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North KC YMCA - (NASM) Personal Training Certification - 176898

(NASM) Personal Training Certification
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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North Kansas City YMCA
Training and Certification
Ready for new career in health and wellness? Want to start your own personal training services? The Y offers Certified Personal Training (CPT) instruction, accredited through NASM that can help you become a nationally-certified trainer. Becoming a CPT can lead to rewarding work in health and fitness, helping make a
difference in people’s lives.
 
Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NKC - Youth Triathlon

Youth Triathlon and Aquathon
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Indoor Triathlon at the Y
North Kansas City YMCA
Youth and Family Events

TRiKC is hosting a youth triathlon and aquathon at the North Kansas City YMCA! The event is for ages 1 to 14 and has both competitive and non-competitive divisions. The triathlon is a swim, bike, run event. The aquathon is a swim and run event. YMCA members receive a 20% discount when using the code YMCATRI23 at check out. The triathlon starts at 7 a.m. with the transition area open at 6 a.m. Triathletes should plan to arrive before 6:30 a.m. Register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Darcy Swan Promoted to YMCA’s Senior Vice President of Youth Development

Darcy Swan, Senior Vice President of Youth Development
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Jul 10, 2023

Darcy Swan is now senior vice president of Youth Development at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. She will provide leadership and strategy while building relationships to advance before and after school, summer day camp, preschool and other YMCA out-of-school time programs throughout the greater Kansas City area.

NKC YMCA - Intro to Chakra's Workshop - 178205

Intro to Chakras Workshop
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Wellness Event
The workshop takeaway: 
  • What are the chakras are and the primary functions of them
  • Color representation and the placement of the seven primary chakras
  • Understand the chakras are energy centers of the body
  • Understand which emotion and body organ is associated with each chakra
  • Why regulating and maintaining the balance of each chakra is essential in hosting a healthy body and mind

NKC YMCA - AOA - Book Club

AOA Book Club: "Educated"
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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North Kansas City YMCA
Active Older Adult Events

This month’s book club will meet in the Wellness Corner to discuss “Educated,” by Tara Westover. Participants can buy their own copy, or borrow one from MidContinent Public Library by picking it up directly from the Y. No need to RSVP, but contact Lauren at LaurenCrome@KansasCityYMCA.org if you would like a copy of the book provided. Books must be returned on or before the meeting date. If you have a MCPL account, and would like assistance with checking out a digital or audio copy via the Libby app,
Lauren can help walk you through the process.

NKC YMCA - AOA - Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Painting
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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North Kansas City YMCA
Active Older Adult Events

Please join us in the Wellness Corner to learn how to paint with acrylics. Our membership representative and resident art expert, Ernest Mickens, will lead you through a beginner friendly art class. Absolutely no experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Please sign up on the sheet at the Welcome Center or email LaurenCrome@KansasCityYMCA.org by Friday, July 7 to ensure you have a spot.

NKC YMCA - Healthy Gut/Healthy YOU Workshop - 178192

Healthy Gut/Healthy You Workshop
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Nutrition
Unlock the secret to a long and happy life with our Healthy Gut, Healthy You class in July! Nature has ingeniously designed our gut to house trillions of tiny organisms, and now it's time to understand why. Gain a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between our bodies and these critical organisms, and learn how they can impact our digestion, energy levels, mood and more. We will be exploring the latest research on gut health and sharing practical tips to maintain optimal balance. Transform your life by taking charge of your gut health through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindful practices.
 

NKC YMCA - Myfascial Release Workshop - 178034

Myfascial Release Workshop
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
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North Kansas City YMCA
Wellness Event
Using a foam roller for myofascial release can reduce muscle tension, which can help lengthen a muscle, but this is a short-term change in the architecture of the tissue. For best results, it is important to move through a range of motion to ensure the involved tissue can adequately use the change in extensibility and length.

Y and Partners Receive Stronger Together Award

Photo of Leo Prieto, Amy Jewell, Lisa Adams, Sabrah Parsons, Jessica Earnshaw, Steve Scraggs and Mark Hulet at the Nonprofit Connect Awards Luncheon
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Jun 9, 2023

The Y received the Nonprofit Connect Stronger Together award for our partnership with GEHA, The Hunt Family Foundation/Kansas City Chiefs, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City, KS Parks and Recreation, to prevent drowning through the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program.