Back to School = Back to the Gym!

Like many other young people, I went back to school this week. As I near graduation (two more semesters after the current one!) school life is becoming a little more stressful.

As I’ve blogged before, I think exercise is the best stress reliever. Even in my first week, I have rediscovered my craving for working out that was missing towards the end of summer.

So for me, back to school also means back to the gym!

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y.

Health and Wellness for All Ages

One of the first blogs I posted was about one of our members who, in her late 70s, regularly attends one of our Pilates classes. As registration begins for the Y’s Fall I session, I’m excited to say she is ready to sign up for her fifth session of classes! Her dedication to her health and wellness reminds me that at any age, there is no excuse not to keep your body strong.

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y

Relief

Last week, a woman came into the Y with hopes of enrolling her six-year-old son in Y Camp. It seemed they were new to the area and were staying at a nearby residence hotel. As you could imagine, her son was getting pretty bored. Luckily, I was able to sign them up for the next (and last) four weeks of camp.

At the time, I was excited to help the son get some activity for what was left of his summer. However, I’ve since realized the relief the mother must have felt as well. In this situation, it seemed she probably needed some time to get things organized (which can be a little hard with a six-year-old).

I hope the son enjoys his time at Y Camp, and I hope his mother considers becoming Y members once they are settled into the community.

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y.

Moving On Up

Camp Counselor to camp director, personal trainer to fitness director, member service representative to center director…

These are just a few of the career paths I have seen Y staff take during my Y experience. The Y’s most dedicated employees are frequently offered new ways to advance not only their service to the organization, but their careers.

It is great to see these staff being rewarded for their hard work. I hope to one day have a career that is just as worthwhile, perhaps with the Y!

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y.

Getting Back to Work(ing Out)

After a week of vacation it is difficult to get back in the swing of things. For my recent vacation, I took a break from both work and working out. I returned on a Saturday, and it took me until Tuesday to convince myself to get back to the gym. Nonetheless, after getting my usual workout in, I remembered why it is I do it. Now if I can explain that to the rest of my body, I’ll be in good shape!

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y.

Right Before My Eyes

“I’d like to lose weight…”

This is a recurring statement when people are asked why they are interested in becoming members at the Y. Their mission is often accompanied by a goal of feeling better about themselves or living a healthier lifestyle.

Some of the benefits of working at the Y kick in when you start to see these members reaching their goal. Knowing the struggle so many Americans face with weight loss, I am always in amazement when I see a member who has conquered this battle. I never thought I would see someone losing weight right before my eyes.

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y.

Familiar Faces

One of the greatest things about being a member or working at the Y is all the familiar faces you see on a regular basis. As an employee and a member it seems that no matter when I am working or working out I see someone I’ve seen before. It doesn’t matter if I saw them the day before or years ago, what matters is they keep coming back to the Y.

I’m not sure if this same phenomenon can be found at other gyms or pools. I think it is one of the aspects that makes the Y more than a gym or pool.

Posted by Mitch Case, Member Services Representative, Dancel Family Center Y