Across the country, YMCAs are continually looking for new ways to engage youth, build positive behaviors, and create environments where every child feels motivated to participate. At YMCA Hoover and the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, exergaming has emerged as a powerful tool to do just that—meeting kids where they are and re-energizing youth programming in meaningful ways. As highlighted in…
When people search for fitness programs for older adults, they often focus on strength, balance, or mobility—and for good reason. But one of the most powerful benefits of the Activate Brain & Body program goes beyond physical outcomes. At Activate, the foundation of success is community—a shared experience built around connection, encouragement, and common goals. Building Community Through Purposeful Movement…
In today’s digital world, getting young people excited about physical activity can be a real challenge — especially when screen time often competes with active play. But what if screen time became the pathway to better health? At the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, that’s exactly what’s happening through their innovative exergaming program. Through interactive technology that blends…
For the YMCA of Birmingham—specifically the Hoover YMCA branch—Exergaming has become far more than a fun add-on to their youth programming. It has quickly evolved into one of the most powerful tools for engaging families, boosting program perception, and even helping sell new memberships. In a recent video walkthrough of their Exergame space, the staff discusses how kids naturally gravitate…
At the Whitman Club in Indiantown, the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County is transforming the fitness landscape for youth—replacing passive screen time with high-energy, tech-enabled play. The result: kids engaged, active, and excited about movement. A space built for growth and wellness Since opening in 2014, the Indiantown location has offered much more than a place to hang…
At the Hoover YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater Birmingham Association, the sound of laughter, friendly competition, and high-energy play fills the air. Thanks to the integration of Exergaming, the Y’s “Y-Kids” program now features an innovative fitness experience that merges technology, movement, and fun—helping kids stay active in ways that feel natural and exciting. A Space Where Fitness…
At the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, creating fun, inclusive ways for all kids to get moving is at the heart of what we do. Yet for many youth, traditional physical activity—like sports or gym workouts—can feel intimidating, uninteresting, or even out of reach. That’s where exergaming comes in. By blending the energy of gaming with the benefits…
Train the Brain and Body Together: Why Dual-Task Training via the tWall Matters A collaboration with Activate Brain & Body, Cincinnati Introduction In our latest video, we explore how the integration of exergaming and neuromuscular training—particularly via a reactive wall system often referred to as the tWall—can unlock wide-ranging benefits for adults and older adults. In partnership with Cincinnati’s…
At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, the Hoover branch has taken a big step toward blending fitness and fun with the introduction of Exergaming—a cutting-edge approach to getting kids moving through interactive play. This new addition is already sparking excitement among youth members, families, and staff alike, transforming how children experience physical activity inside the YMCA. During a recent conversation…
Imagine walking into a gym or rec room and seeing a blank wall transform into a glowing playground — a place where kids can run, jump, solve puzzles, and learn—all at the same time. That’s what Lü Interactive brings: immersive, movement-based learning. At the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley, this technology isn’t just a novelty. It’s a tool…
In an era when kids are naturally drawn to screens, combining technology and physical activity is a brilliant way to keep them moving, engaged, and healthy. At the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County, especially in their Greater Stuart Club, that’s precisely the vision coming to life. With the integration of exergaming equipment like iWall, tWall, ExerBikes, and iDance,…
Activate Brain & Body, based in Cincinnati, is positioning itself as more than a gym. It’s a brain-and-body fitness studio aiming to use the latest interactive, scientifically informed tools to slow, mitigate, or perhaps even reverse aspects of cognitive decline. Activate Brain and Body+1 They combine physical movement, neuromuscular training, and interactive cognitive challenge (“dual tasking” or exergaming) to more…
