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  • Sleep

    Getting enough sleep is a foundation for your health. In fact, studies have show n that people who sleep less tend to have shorter lives.

  • Eat Healthy

    Preparing and eating healthy foods can help your overall health. This includes eating nourishing foods and limited processed foods and sugar.

  • Exercise

    Exercise can help you build fitness, reduce the risk of illness, improve your mental health, and more.

  • Reward Yourself

    Don't be too hard on yourself when trying to change your lifestyle. Changing habits can be difficult and requires hard work, commitment, and resilience.

  • Practice Graditude

    Gratitude can improve your health, making you happier and more successful. According to the American Hearth Association, gratitude can improve your blood pressure and immune function.

  • Hydrate

    Dehydration can negatively impact your cognitive function, so rehydrating in the morning can help improve your cognition.

  • Make it a Habit

    Committing healthy habits to autopilot can make them easier to do.

  • Start Small

    Setting reasonable goals can help you build healthy habits. For example, if you want to go to the gym, you can start by going two days a week, and then gradually increase to three days a week, and so on.

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tips on how to start a health routine

focus on your health

How to get started

  • Sleep

    Getting enough sleep is a foundation for your health. In fact, studies have show n that people who sleep less tend to have shorter lives.

  • Eat Healthy

    Preparing and eating healthy foods can help your overall health. This includes eating nourishing foods and limited processed foods and sugar.

  • Exercise

    Exercise can help you build fitness, reduce the risk of illness, improve your mental health, and more.

  • Reward Yourself

    Don't be too hard on yourself when trying to change your lifestyle. Changing habits can be difficult and requires hard work, commitment, and resilience.

  • Practice Graditude

    Gratitude can improve your health, making you happier and more successful. According to the American Hearth Association, gratitude can improve your blood pressure and immune function.

  • Hydrate

    Dehydration can negatively impact your cognitive function, so rehydrating in the morning can help improve your cognition.

  • Make it a Habit

    Committing healthy habits to autopilot can make them easier to do.

  • Start Small

    Setting reasonable goals can help you build healthy habits. For example, if you want to go to the gym, you can start by going two days a week, and then gradually increase to three days a week, and so on.

Group Exercise Classes
Personal Training
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  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

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Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.

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