11/30/2025
Movement every day, helps keep the scale at bay!
Movement is more than a fitness goal—it’s a way for our participants to feel strong, confident, and proud of their bodies. Movement can be a great tool to assist with weight management. Every step, stretch, dance, or rep is a celebration of what movement can bring: more energy, more freedom, more pride, and healthy weights.
And when it comes to weight management, the science has weighed in:
- The CDC notes that physical activity is one of the most effective tools for maintaining a healthy weight, helping the body burn calories and regulate metabolism.
- Research shows that regular movement—especially a mix of aerobic activity and strength-building exercises—supports long-term weight stability better than dieting alone, which is one of the many reasons our participants like working out at the Bayside Family YMCA in Barrington.
- The National Institutes of Health highlights that even light-to-moderate activity can improve metabolic health, reduce body fat, and increase lean muscle mass.
For the adults in our programs, movement isn’t about counting calories—it’s about celebrating capability, improving health, and building habits that support their individual independence, desires, and joys. And healthy weight management can unlock even more opportunities for them and increase their quality of life.
And that’s where YOU come in. 🙌🏻
This , your generosity helps us offer more frequent adaptive fitness classes, supportive coaching, memberships to the YMCA, and inclusive wellness programs that make movement fun, accessible, and empowering for every participant.
Help us keep our community moving toward healthier, happier futures. Your donation makes every strong step more possible.
Bayside Family YMCA