Our New Physical Director Eric Vahey has been hard at work to bring you some great new programs at the West County Y.

Kids
Youth Personal Training
Extended Fitness Center Usage
Sport Specific Training

Crunched for time? Try our new Express Personal Training. The same great quality training, in a shorter time! Don't have time after work? Train at lunch!

Each Session is $30. Call 636-532-3100 ext. 259 and talk to Joy Jones to schedule your appointments today!

Do you know a family who is healthy in Spirit, Mind and Body?

Or are you that family? Nominate your own or another family for our contest! We’re looking for families who spend quality time together, try to exercise and eat healthy, demonstrate YMCA values (respect, responsibility, honesty and caring) , get involved in the community and more!

Excerpt from www.parents-choice.org

1. Walk together. Pencil it into everyone’s busy schedules - family walking time. Every day/night, or even once or twice a week. 30 minutes to 1 hour. Even if it’s just around the block.

It is going to happen. You are going to “fall off the wagon” occasionally due to special events, vacations, lack of motivation, someone or something in your life sabotaging your efforts . . . When it does happen, there are a number of things you can do to get back on track with your health and fitness program. Here are a few things to remember that can help you get back on track or prevent the train from derailing.

Congratulations to all triathletes who participated!

Prevent and control high blood cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Preventing and treating high blood cholesterol includes eating a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, keeping a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise. All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every five years. If yours is high, your doctor may prescribe medicines to help lower it.

By Jennifer Saltiel, LMSW
Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg shares her tips for making exercise and fitness fun for kids. www.fitnessmagazine.com

Fit Kids = Fit Adults

Sometimes it seems that today's children are far more motivated to give their fingers a workout playing video games or using the remote control than they are to move bigger muscles in their bodies. In fact, research shows that 50 percent of 12- to 20-year-olds are not getting the exercise they need. And 34 percent of those kids would fail an eight-minute treadmill test.

POSITION: SACC Group Leader

STATUS: Part-Time

REPORTS TO: SACC Site Director

SALARY: $7.25 Hour (varies based on experience)

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Site Director, the incumbent will be responsible for planning developmentally appropriate activities and experiences. Supervise school age children. Ensure all children’s individual needs are met with dignity and respect and opportunities for independence. Assure all safety procedures are followed according to YMCA policies and procedures. Model, practice and carry out the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Will be held accountable for problem solving, parent/school communications and maintaining YMCA and Missouri State Standard of Child Care. May be asked to perform other YMCA duties while exemplifying the “Y” values, as assigned by Site Director or Program Director.