This Is Y

On today’s episode, we’re diving into how the First Coast YMCA supports healthy aging through its Active Older Adults classes and activities. We’re joined by three incredible guests—Connie Smith, Senior Director of Healthy Living; Kristin Plum, Healthy Aging Coordinator; and Michelle Downer, a dedicated Y member who has experienced the life-changing benefits of these classes and activities firsthand. We’ll explore how the YMCA tailors its programs to meet the needs of older adults, from cardio and strength training to social connection and mental well-being.

This episode features First Coast YMCA Senior Regional Sports Director Phil Tensley and volunteer coach Bill Grant as the pair discuss how the First Coast YMCA is impacting the next generation through youth sports programs and how the community can get involved through volunteering.

On this episode, we’re diving into how healthy living is more than exercise — it’s about helping people thrive at every stage of life, no matter their diagnosis or fitness level. In this episode, we sit down with YMCA staff and members to discuss the life-changing impact of cancer support, recovery, and prevention programs. Plus, we’ll dive into chronic disease prevention programs — from diabetes and hypertension to weight loss — that reduce cancer risk and help members take control of their health.

This episode features Candace Burrows and Soni Robles from the First Coast YMCA and Dr. Leslie Kaplan from the University of North Florida as they discuss how the YMCA Reads program is impacting youth literacy in Northeast Florida, including through a strategic partnership with the University of North Florida’s Hicks Honors College.

In this episode, we celebrate the lasting impact of the First Coast Games (FCG) and the corporate partnerships that have made it thrive for over 20 years. Guests Tim Burrows (First Coast YMCA), Antuane Stevens (Mayo Clinic), and Patti Reed (JPMorgan Chase) share how their organizations have deepened their relationships with the FCYMCA through corporate partnerships. The First Coast YMCA believes corporate partnerships are vital to building a healthier, more connected first coast. By working together with local businesses and longstanding partners, the FCYMCA hopes to expand the reach of programs like the First Coast Games, strengthen existing relationships, and create a culture of wellness.

In this episode, we talk about the Military Back to School Bash happening at numerous branches of the First Coast YMCA on July 26 and the relationship the First Coast YMCA has with the military community in Jacksonville.

On this episode. we're exploring how the First Coast YMCA's youth sports programs positively influence children's mental health.

In this episode of This Is Y, we are talking about summer camp at the First Coast YMCA.

This episode focuses on a unique aspect of the Y... how it works with YMCAs in other countries as part of its global efforts.

In this episode, we dive into the power of personalized wellness through the First Coast YMCA's Personal Training program. From nationally certified experts to customized fitness plans, Y personal training is about meeting members where they are and helping them get where they want to go.