Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition

With this new program we are attempting to set the cornerstone for kids to develop healthy lifestyles.  We will be taking field trips to the Indian Boundary Y climbing wall as well as other neighboring YMCA facilities to work on drills.

This is an effective weight management program for kids. Fit kids is a program that introduces the family to a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, exercise and positive behavioral change. This is accomplished through a combination of group sessions and one on one meetings with the nutritionist, social worker and exercise specialist. Both parent and child attend session together. This is for ages 8 to 12. Fit Kids is a medically oriented program that is taught by a nutritionist, licensed social worker and exercise specialist. It will run 12 weeks.

Put Play in your Day! Be a part of the YMCA’s national Healthy Kids Day! High- energy active games, awesome entertainment, and fun for all ages. Healthy Kids Day is a FREE community event celebrating family health and wellness.

This workshop series instills more positive behavior, attitudes, and beliefs around dating and friendship relationships. The curriculum involves a variety of fun, interesting and innovative activities to engage youth in a dynamic discussion. Family Shelter Service is provided the workshop.

Boost your summer workout by seeing if you can commit to 100 days of exercise.

Learn to use today's technology to reach your weight loss goals, all while still having the personal guidance and support of a registered dietitian. This 12 week group program is the best of both worlds; weight loss via technology and personal contact as well as an individualized approach to weight loss within a support group setting.

Good health is associated with well-balanced and proper nutrition.  This workshop will cover tips for improving your nutritional health, eating quality foods and reviewing recommended guidelines on nutrition. 

Want to see how fit you actually are?  Need another measurable motivator for your weight loss and toning goals?  Sign up today for a fitness evaluation and/or skin fold testing!  For more information feel free to contact the fitness director! 

Are you new to the YMCA?  Are you interested in learning the many opportunities available to you?  Come join us for a small group orientation that will include (but not limited to):  All group fitness classes, Commit to be Fit, ActivTrax, Personal Training, Fitness Testing, Cardio/Strength equipment and Special Events.

Two hour clinic designed to cover a variety of topics to help educate and answer questions about specific health topics

Join us once a month for a health seminar. These health seminars are designed to help both men and women take control of their nutrition, training, and mental programming habits. Step-by-step, these seminars outline effective strategies that will help create positive physical and emotional changes in your life.
This seminar is ideal for people with demanding lifestyles who want to learn and integrate the most effective and time efficient health and fitness strategies.

HELPING YOU LIVE BETTER
Developed with Stanford Prevention Research Center
The YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Program is a 10 month program for individuals who wish to make a lifestyle change, usually in the areas of weight management, increased physical activity, improved nutrition, or stress reduction.  Make lasting lifestyle change in the dimensions of physical, emotional & spiritual wellness. 

Tap into the power of your own mind to accomplish your personal goals, weight loss, motivation, improved concentration, or overcome unwanted habits, fears, phobias, reduce stress, and achievement of ambitions. Experienced, certified hypnotist available for individual or group session(s).

You will learn about identity theft by the Downers Grove Police Department. A Financial advisor will educate you on keeping what your earn. The seminar is free for everyone but does require registration.

Learn how fixed-income investments may make sense for you. This will be hosted by a Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Owning investments that may provide you with a regular income can be a smart decision.

Weight Loss Group Training Program
Through assessment comes training & nutritional guidance. This training program can provide you the personalized attention of a trainer at a lower cost in a supportive group environment. All of the exercises in the program can be scaled in difficulty to fit your individual needs.  The program will help you get in shape in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Each participant will receive a fitness assessment at the beginning and end of the program, nutritional guidance and group workouts. 

A group weight loss program that includes meetings with a registered dietitian. This class also includes instruction on how to exercise and put activity into your lifestyle while learning your healthy eating program. The class may include weekly weigh ins, food journaling, logging exercise, healthy lifestyles presentation, and weekly sessions with a dietitian, 2 strength-training demonstrations. Contact your local YMCA for details.

MITLI is a weight loss program designed to help individuals achieve an overall lifestyle change. Participants get an intense cardio focused program throughout its duration. The class incorporates individualized plans, fitness assessments, challenging workouts, as well as nutritional information.

This class will instruct group fitness classes to encourage healthy lifestyle and weight loss. This class will run 9 weeks and will include access to many of our paid programs and 30 minute weekly meeting with our fitness staff. We will instruct you how to work out on your own and will help you stay motivated by tracking your workouts and accomplishments.  

Moving and Healing Workshop

A women’s workshop held at the Buehler YMCA is on healing for the mind and body. Come take a break . Release the build up of tension and stress and experience a healing class. The class will have three components including:

Energy Balancing

We will learn some simple dance steps and by focusing on releasing tension and stress, you will better loosen up your body and mind and awaken your senses again! No previous dance experience necessary. Be sure to bring your sneakers and loose comfortable clothing.

Meditation for Relaxation and Release

We will start with some easy yoga stretches and gentle poses then we will learn deep relaxation techniques that allow for your muscles and whole body to find release and peace. Meditation calms the mind, reduces muscle tension and relaxes the nervous system. Please bring a blanket or something comfortable and warm to lie on and a yoga mat, if you have one.

Reconnect with yourself again!

This workshop will be taught by Sandra Alguire, BFA in dance from University of Michigan, who is a former professional dancer and certified NIA instructor with 20+ years experience in yoga, body/mind work and meditation. Meets in the Matt Room.

September 16     7-8:30pm

October 7            7-8:30pm

November  4       7-8:30pm

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Fee: $10 Member/$10 Program Member

Do you know where your important papers are? Could your family find them in an emergency? In one hour, learn how to organize your important papers using New York Life's LIfefolio Kit. Discover potential gaps in your estate plan. Review and evaluate your overall financial strategy.  Get helpful tips for getting your family's finances in order.

This FREE seminar will teach parents how to teach their children about handling finances. It will focus on topics such as: allowances, want vs needs, advertising, saving and shopping. The seminar will be hosted by New York Life's Agent.

We had so much fun ... we're doing it again! Join us for another Rock Night benefiting the Buehler YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
Save the Date!! Thursday, November 4th         Time :6:30-10PM

We had so much fun...we're doing it AGAIN !  Join us for another Rock Night benefiting the Buehler YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

This class will instruct group fitness classes to encourage healthy lifestyle and weight loss This class will include:Weekly weigh-ins, Weekly workouts, Food journaling,healthy handouts.
Guided by Personal Trainers, this class will include workouts and weekly meetings to learn about healthy lifestyle and how to make these changes and adjustments in your life.

You will learn about identity theft by the Downers Grove Police Department. A Financial advisor will educate you on keeping what your earn. The seminar is free for everyone but does require registration.

Learn how fixed-income investments may make sense for you. This will be hosted by a Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Owning investments that may provide you with a regular income can be a smart decision.

Care2Ride invites you to come out and ride for a day of cycling celebration!

This fun family event has something for everyone including an educational kids’ course, smart cycling workshops, beautiful Millennium trail rides, and exhilarating routes through our lovely community.  Drop by early for breakfast and stay for lunch.  There are great prizes and give-always for everyone.