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DYK? 52% of young people are less likely to skip a day of school with a mentor. The Y has a chance to help close the mentoring gap and increase youth’s access to caring adults. Join us in creating these relationships that are critical to our country’s future. Learn more about becoming a Y mentor or mentee by visiting us online to learn about Y programs: ymcabr.org

The start of the new year is a great time to look at your current habits. Are there any habits you currently have that can be tweaked, even just a little bit, to turn them into healthy habits? We’re happy to share at least four healthy habits you can begin today to ensure your 2024 is off to a great start!

1. Stop hitting snooze. Try placing your phone or alarm clock on the other side of the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. This gives you more time to enjoy your morning routine and ease into the day, possibly even finding extra time for a visit to the Y!

2. Skip the sugar. If you’re cutting out sugary beverages but are missing the flavor, try adding fruit to your water. This adds a hint of flavor without any added sugar. Strawberries, lemons and cucumbers are just some examples of flavorful additions – get creative!

3. Find new moves. If you’re starting to dread your workouts, then maybe it’s time to switch them up! The YMCA of the Capital Area has so many group exercise classes for you to choose from. We invite you to try a format you’ve never tried before – you may just find your new favorite and reignite your passion for exercise!

4. No nightly scrolling. It may be one of the hardest habits to break – lying in bed, the comfort of the blue glow on your face as you scroll mindlessly through the internet. Instead, choose nighttime activities that promote sleep, like practicing meditation or relaxation techniques. You will thank yourself in the morning!

There is so much that the standard scale can’t tell you, such as how much of your weight is muscle, how much body fat you have around your organs, and where it sits on your body, but our EVOLT 360 scanner can in under 2 minutes! Let us help you turn information into inspiration. Receive three EVOLT 360 scans when you join our January challenge now: ymcabr.org/evolt

Our 12 Days of Christmas challenge has ended! In December, we challenged you to complete at least 12 workouts throughout the month. We had 55 participants with a total of 705 workouts completed! Great work to everyone who participated!

There is still time to join our January challenge, Jump Into January! Join the challenge on our YMCA of the Capital Area App to participate!

It's finally 2024, and we are here to help you with your New Year's resolutions. Find your reason Y you want to be a healthier you, and join us for Resolution Bingo!

Resolution bingo is an easy and fun way to start your new year off right. To participate, grab a bingo card from the front desk and complete daily challenges. As you complete challenges, try to make a "bingo" for a chance to win a free t-shirt and other prizes. But don't just stop at Bingo; keep going for additional prizes. Bingo cards are located at the front desk, and it's FREE for all members to participate.

Join our January EVOLT Wellness Challenge starting on January 8th. Throughout the challenge, participants will receive three EVOLT 360 body composition scans (a pre-challenge scan, a midpoint scan, and a post-challenge scan) so you can better track your progress, nutritional guidance from our registered dietitian, exercise tips, and more! Points are awarded for changes in body composition, and the top earner will win their choice of a 60-minute nutritional consult, a 60-minute personal training session, or a free month of an adult membership! For more information and registration, click here: ymcabr.org/evolt

At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with neighbors and give back to your community, you’ll discover a greater sense of purpose too. Join now for a $0 joining fee (save up to $100)! Join online or at the Y using the code “purpose”. Find your purpose, Find your Y, ymcabr.org/join

Welcome, 2024! Here’s to a happy and healthy new year from all your friends at the YMCA of the Capital Area! We believe in you and are here to help you crush your health and wellness goals this year! Visit https://www.ymcabr.org/ to get started.

Happy Friend Friday! Today, Y members can bring a friend for free to the Y to work out.

This month's member spotlight is Nancy Manning! Nancy has been a member of the YMCA since February of 2023, and she was inspired to join by her husband and the chance to keep moving. Some of the activities that Nancy has enjoyed the most at the Y are the aquatic group exercise classes, chair yoga, line dancing, and the light and low classes.

The Y has impacted Nancy's life by helping her to meet a lot of new, friendly people.

To someone interested in joining the Y, Nancy would say, "It is a very upbeat place. Everyone is willing to help you find classes that better fit your needs. Everyone always welcomes you with open arms and never judges."

It’s almost the New Year! Are you making a resolution for 2024? Want to be healthier but don't know how to measure your success? Let me introduce you to EVOLT 360- a body composition scanner at the Paula G. Manship YMCA that will show you more than just a number on a scale.

One simple scan can show you over 30 different metrics to help you better understand what your body needs. To help you start off 2024 right, we are hosting a 12-week EVOLT challenge! Click here for more information and registration: ymcabr.org/evolt

It's almost January, which means it's time for a new challenge! Visit our YMCA of the Capital Area App for our Jump Into January Challenge! Join the challenge on our app and complete 20 jumping jacks over the course of 20 days this month to be entered for a chance to win a prize.

Save the Date, March 23, 2024 for the YMCA Corporate Cup 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk and Jambalaya Cook-Off. Registration is NOW OPEN! https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/BatonRouge/BatonRougeCorporateCup5KRunWalk

Today is Member Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our members who support us in our efforts to build a stronger community!

The holidays are here! Please note our holiday hours for Christmas and New Year. 🎄

We would like to thank everyone who adopted an angel for our 18th Annual Angel Tree! A big thanks to our title sponsor for the 4th year in a row, Future Athletes of Louisiana, Inc.! Thank you to our Y members, Sales & Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge (SME), GAGE, Citizens Bank & Trust, Vivid Ink Graphics, Gerry Lane Chevrolet, and City Cafe BR for your support! Because of your generosity, we were able to provide 1,763 gifts to 463 children in need this Christmas.

Thank you to Lindsey Junca and David Lonibos with Hancock Whitney for personally delivering the check from the William Edwin Montan Charitable Trust in support of the A.C. Lewis YMCA Capital Campaign. We are grateful for the Montan Trust’s continued support of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community.

Pictured left to right: Christian Engle, Lindsey Junca and David Lonibos

Santa’s YMCA Elf helpers loaded up and delivered 657 gifts for 194 foster care children today. Additional gifts are to be distributed in the coming week. Big thanks to our members, partners (Vivid Ink Graphics, Gerry Lane Chevrolet, City Cafe BR, GAGE, Citizens Bank & Trust, SME) and our title sponsor for the fourth year in a row, Future Athletes of Louisiana, Inc.! You all helped make this possible for so many kids in need!

Our Turkey Trim challenge has ended! In November, we challenged you to burn at least 5,000 calories throughout the month. We had 51 participants with a total of 403,248 calories burned! Great work to everyone who participated!

There is still time to join our December challenge, 12 Days of Fitness! Join the challenge on our YMCA of the Capital Area App to participate!

Reach your health and wellness goals with a connected fitness experience that helps make the most of your Y membership! Download our FREE Y app today! Search "YMCA of the Capital Area" in the app store!

Don't forget to sign up your kids for our Holiday Camp this winter break! Holiday Camp is open for children ages 4-13 and will be from 7 am- 6 pm.

Visit https://www.ymcabr.org/holidaycamp for more details and registration. ❄️☃️

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Learning at the Y

Don't forget that Angel Tree gifts are due to the Y by tomorrow (Dec 7). We truly appreciate anyone who can sponsor a child for Christmas.

Join us on December 5, when we’ll be with LSU Health for a pop-up event at the Paula G. Manship YMCA for the All of Us Research Program. Make sure to stop by to learn about how YOU can help shape the future of health research!

Please visit bit.ly/3dYHwj4 to learn more about the program!

It's December, which means it's time for a new challenge! Visit our YMCA of the Capital Area App for our 12 Dyas of Fitness Challenge! Join the challenge on our app and complete at least 12 workouts this month to complete the challenge and be entered for a chance to win a prize.

This month's Member Spotlight is Gail Wolf!

Gail has been at the Y for eight years, and she initially decided to join because her adult son inspired her. One of the activities that she has enjoyed the most at the Y is Pickleball! Gail says that the Y has impacted her life by helping her to stay healthy as well as helping her meet new and nice people.

To someone who is interested in joining the Y, Gail would say, "It's a GREAT place to be!!"

Enjoyed two slices of sweet pumpkin pie; now is a great time to join the Y! Join now through November 29 and get the month of December FREE! Join online or at the Y using the code “free”, www.ymcabr.org/join