The Fond du Lac Family YMCA plans a June construction start on a renovation to its facility that will add a Healthy Living Center, include a larger expanded fitness studio suite, as well as men\u2019s and women\u2019s locker room changes and security upgrades.\u00a0 The YMCA is currently fundraising for the improvement project.<\/p>\n
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA opened it\u2019s new facility in 2010, and even at that time a need was foreseen for an eventual expansion, said Executive Director\/CEO\u00a0Greg Giles. Through expanded Healthy Living programs and increased group fitness class sizes, additional meeting rooms and larger fitness studios emerged as priorities.<\/p>\n
The current Virtual Family Fitness Studio, located near the Welcome Center desk at the Y, is being renovated as the new \u201cHealthy Living Center.\u201d\u00a0 This area will address the need for a specialized space for programs offered at the Y, such as the Livestrong at the YMCA class and the YMCA\u2019s Diabetes Prevention Program.\u00a0 The Y\u2019s impact on participants who take part in these programs is evident.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s really important that we have enough dedicated space for our Healthy Living Programs, to offer a comfortable meeting area that fosters learning, friendship and support,\u201d said M.J. Neumann, Healthy Living Director at the Fond du Lac Family YMCA.<\/p>\n
Giles said the Y is seeking to continually meet the needs of younger families in the millennial generation.\u00a0 That means, for example, new smartphone apps and group fitness classes that are cutting edge, with the latest and greatest fitness equipment.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re at one of those key periods now for the YMCA to stay modern and relevant,\u201d he said.\u00a0 The planned improvements in the lower level of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA include an expanded Studio A, a larger new group cycling studio, and a new studio offering personal training and small group training.\u00a0 Virtual fitness classes will be moved from the main level to the lower level suite of studios, and will be available again in the fall.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re about serving community needs, and in partnership with Agnesian HealthCare and Aurora Health Care, we are receiving monthly referrals to our programs,\u201d Giles said of the Y\u2019s healthy living programs.\u00a0 \u201cImproving our communities health and well-being is more important than ever.\u00a0 Providing opportunities for physical activity, addressing chronic disease and nutrition education is fundamental to our approach.\u201d<\/p>\n
The facility improvements will be complete by early fall.\u00a0 Multiple areas of the facility will be affected throughout the summer. \u00a0There will be continual updates and communication to members throughout the summer, so they stay up to date with the progress and facility changes as they occur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Fond du Lac Family YMCA plans a June construction start on a renovation to its facility that will add a Healthy Living Center, include a larger expanded fitness studio suite, as well as men\u2019s and women\u2019s locker room changes and security upgrades.\u00a0 The YMCA is currently fundraising for the improvement project. The Fond du … Continue reading Fond du Lac Family YMCA Facility Improvements set to start in June<\/span>