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Welcome to Wednesday and this week’s edition of Healthy Together! We hope your August is off to a wonderful start.

The Forsyth County Family YMCA recently hosted 19 Ukrainian kids at Camp Eagle Point. These kids' families have been impacted by the war. At Camp Eagle Point, they were able to take a break from the stress of life in Ukraine. A partnership with Uniting for Ukrainian Kids made this experience possible.

Click below for the Atlanta News First coverage of this event.

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK

Cardio & Core EMOM and Strength AMRAP

Get your day started off right with this Every Minute on the Minute

(EMOM) and As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) workout.

You'll need a timer, mat, heavy dumbbells, and a chair.

Cardio & Core EMOM - 10 Minutes

• Even Minutes - 15 Burpees then Plank
• Odd Minutes - 15 Knee Drives (each leg) then Plank

Strength AMRAP - 10 Minutes

• 10 Front Squats
• 10 Leg Extensions
• 10 Staggered Push-ups (5 per arm)
• 10 Cross body Bicep Curls
• 10 Reverse Flys

Cardio & Core EMOM - 10 Minutes

• 10 Weighted Jumping Jacks - rest until next minute
• 20 Alternating V-ups - rest until next minute
• 10 Star Jumps - rest until next minute
• 20 Rotating Plank - rest until next minute
• 10 Plank Jacks

CARING FOR COMMUNITY

On Tuesday, August 1, more than 20 Gas South employees pitched in to tend to the Aquaponics Center at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA in southwest Atlanta, in addition to painting an inspirational mural designed by student artists at Morehouse College and Clayton State University. The beautification efforts will support more than 100 children who visit the location on a regular basis to participate in youth programming.

Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Y.

HERE FOR ALL

Georgia’s Literacy Coach Visits Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA

The Y is the largest Head Start and Early Head Start provider in the state and a leader in quality out-of-school time programs like afterschool and summer day camp. Georgia’s new literacy coach, Miranda Williams recently spent time visiting the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA.

During the visit, Williams toured the center and read literacy advocate and former UGA Bulldog and Super Bowl champion, Malcolm Mitchell's book, Hey, Georgia.

Through summer camp, the Y instituted a “Stop, Drop, and Read” program providing campers with reading time during the day to promote literacy and support summer learning.

General Assembly of YMCAs Gives Back to Local Atlanta Community

Over 4,400 YMCA staff and volunteers from across the country attended the General Assembly of YMCAs this July in Atlanta. On Friday, July 21, general assembly volunteers assembled backpacks full of school supplies for under-resourced children in Atlanta. Over 3,400 backpacks were stuffed and collected during this full-day community service project!

YOU BELONG HERE

"The East Lake Family YMCA welcomes a diverse population of people with one goal in mind. The staff and patrons are warm and supportive. They encourage you to live your best. I would certainly recommend this facility to anyone interested in developing a workout program."

– East Lake Family YMCA member 

CHECK THIS OUT

Eric Speer, a day camp instructor at the Arthur M. Blank Family Youth YMCA, placed fourth overall in the 800 meters Masters Division in the 2023 USA Track & Field Masters National Championship. Eric has been relentlessly competing this summer while concentrating on his Y. We're urging you to discover your Y and stick with it. You'll be proud of yourself, just as we are of Eric.

WHAT'S NEW AT YMCA360?

YMCA360 is the VIRTUAL YMCA available to all Y members online–so you can access awesome Y programming and workouts ANYTIME, ANYWHERE from your tablet, computer or smartphone!

YMCA360 updates workouts and other content so there's always something fresh for you. This week, YMCA360 features all beginner fitness classes! Check out all the great programming on YMCA360. 

Beginner Circuit

Beginner Balance Flow

Beginner Strength Circuit

All this and more is FREE with your YMCA membership! Here's how to get started:

• Visit YMCA360.org OR download the Atlanta Y App on your phone, Apple TV, Roku or Android TV.
• Type in your zip code and choose your membership branch.
• Type in your email address and get your verification code.
• Now go explore YMCA360!

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