We had an amazing time at the 2016 YMCA General Assembly, and we are very much looking forward to YMCA General Assembly 2019 in Anaheim, CA! YMCAs across the country continue to invest in interactive fitness and exergame options for their facility members. Exergames are the perfect solution for programs focusing on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.…
Exercise on the Railyard brings the jungle to the gym allowing for functional bodyweight movements that mimic those needed for athletic performance and truly functional musculoskeletal mobility. Moving activity up and onto an elevated round Rail demands neuromuscular engagement not experienced on the familiar ground, accelerating gains in functional movement. The Railyard exergame is used for youth fitness, youth…
It all starts with an idea. To bring the fitness and gaming world together. To bring kids and adults together. To provide a fitness option for all ages. To redefine the fitness industry. Fitness gaming brings together two very popular concepts: video games and fitness. Studies have shown that people play interactive games for a number of reasons: to have…
The Kroc Center in Quincy will be a place of Inspiration, Instruction, and Involvement in our community by providing hope and opportunities for all people through spiritual and physical wellness, educational enrichment, and life skills development. Recently the Kroc Center decided to make a few changes to their Teen Center. Included in this new fitness gaming room is some of…
Baker Youth Club (BYC) is a local youth development agency that strives to provide quality supervision for their young people in their community. BYC emphasizes education, health, physical fitness and social skills while teaching young people life skills. The staff at BYC takes pride in helping children by providing a structured daily schedule that will teach them discipline, respect, relationship…
Fitness gaming (also known as interactive gaming) is a proven method to get both kids, and adults engaged in fitness through technology. Youth Centers that have introduced fitness gaming to their programs have seen a 33% increase in activity, as interactive video gaming is an activity children genuinely like to do with their friends, and individually. The greatest advantage fitness gaming and exergaming has…
KidRec opened in July 2016 to meet the needs of the FitRec families in the community of Palos Hills. This new addition offers unlimited KidRec visits, open times for families to enjoy together, and additional classes and programs designed to encourage your children ages 3 months to 15 years to stay active and have fun! One of the core pieces…
FitRec located in Palos Hills, IL invites all families with kids 3 months-15 years old to come explore 9,000 sq. ft. of new dedicated youth and family program space. One of the showcase areas is their Exergame Room. Here they host things like birthday parties, summer camps, drop in programs, family fitness nights, and many more. Checkout out this video…
One of the toughest questions in most non-profits, and for profit clubs is what to do with the teen/tween demographic, too old to be in the day care area but too young to be in the main fitness areas. Many clubs struggle with how to keep this age group not only in the club and engaged, but also active. With our…
The New Meadowlands Y is a place where people of all ages can come together under one roof and enjoy the things that are important things in life, a place where you feel welcomed and motivated to try the things you might have been afraid to in the past. Each day, everyone from pre-schoolers to seniors, those with diverse backgrounds and abilities…
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. As part of their focus in youth development they believe in providing a healthy living lifestyle for their teens. Recently at the Delaware Family YMCA branch in New York, they added some interactive fitness and exergame…
Do you want to incorporate a dance and step games at your facility? How are you keeping your members engaged? If you’re looking for fresh ideas, then check out the iDance! iDance is a fun and challenging group exercise dance game of visual perception and physical skill. It has a variety of features that truly set it apart from…
