Healthy Living | YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Unleashed participants run the steps at the Stadium High School football field

Conquer the Stadium Bowl stairs with us at Unleashed!

Published June 3, 2024

Your Y is Getting An Upgrade!

Our team at the Y is committed to improving your in-gym experience. Earlier this year, we made improvements to the strength training spaces at Tom Taylor and Gordon Family YMCAs.

Mother and Daughter Walking Together With YMCA Weight Loss Program

Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month

Did you know that of the 88 million Americans who have prediabetes, less than 16 percent are aware they have it?

A man prepares to perform a deadlift with a Y staff member nearby in blue watching alongside for his form.

Fitness Fest 2023 | Find Your Fit. Find Your Y.

Fitness Fest is a week-long celebration of all things fitness and wellness. Geared toward adults, the event is FREE and open to all. To help celebrate, we’ll be offering $0 join fees all week long from November 13-18 so bring a friend to explore all the activities that the Y has to offer.

An Asian American man swims underwater with two daughters in a Y pool.

5 Easy Ways to Achieve Whole-Family Health and Well-Being

October is Family Health Month, and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is dedicated to supporting all families as they work to create healthier lifestyles for themselves and all of their loved ones. Check out these five easy ways you can create a healthier household today!

YMCA Summer Camp Volunteer Talking with Kids

Empowering Young Hearts and Minds: 10 Ways to Foster Motivation in Kids

We believe in nurturing the potential of every child and instilling them with values that guide their path in life towards a brighter future. One of the values that will help propel them toward their goals is motivation – the driving force that accelerates young hearts and minds to reach for their dreams.

Chair Exercise In Enhance Fitness At The YMCA

10 Myths About Falling from the National Council on Aging

Updated August 12, 2024

It's That Time Again! Join us for our Annual Dip in the Puget Sound – The Plunge!

Come take The Plunge! Join the Y for one of the most popular annual events - The Plunge! Our organization has been carrying on this tradition for nearly 40 years. We will walk, jog, bike to the beach, and take three dips in the Puget Sound! This is a terrific way to celebrate Summer and feel renewed in mind, body, and spirit.

6 Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of caring for our brain health and taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.