By Zack J Pierce
Wellness Week
The YMCA coming into Crowder Colledge to give advice for physical health and to support the students learn the physical side of health. Here are some questions and answers, that might help you.
Tell me Why the YMCA initially started the partnership with Crowder?
It started in World War II to support the veterans
returning home.
When and why did the YMCA first start these gyms?
It started in 1996 to give the community a place to feel safe and give war veterans a home.
What are you guys doing to try to help their physical fitness improve amongst the students?
We do water aerobics and we train in physical classes. We also give guidance and support to people and welcome them with open arms.
The Y started way back in the 1840’s in a remote area in London. The name stands for the young men’s Cristian association. To this day it still puts forth the effort to the importance of the mind, body, and spirit.
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