As the coronavirus spread, schools closed and clubs canceled all meetings – this means kids are spending the majority of their time indoors at home due to widespread stay-at-home orders. Unfortunately, the indoor lifestyle can be an unhealthy trap, primarily if your kids only focus on Zoom classes, computer games and social media. In these times, it’s crucial for you as a parent to find engaging activities that can take your children outdoors to keep them active and healthy.

In recent years, homeschooling has become an attractive proposition for many parents. Though it is highly beneficial, it also comes with its set of challenges. After some time, your child can start missing some of the things regular schools offer, such as socializing and activities. Therefore, to ensure homeschooling does not become boring for your child, it is crucial to incorporate other activities to make it fun.

Do you find yourself being less productive at home even though you’re in the house more than usual? Don’t worry, it happens to a lot of us! Without our daily routines of going to work, school, the gym and out into public spaces, it can be difficult to stay on task and achieve your goals. Thankfully, there are a few helpful tips you can follow to help you be more productive at home.

With the nation under continued COVID-19 restrictions, and many facilities closed, it can be difficult to keep children engaged and entertained at home. With kids tired and bored of being cooped up in the house, what else can parents offer them?

Are your New Year’s Resolutions already starting to drift off track? Now is the time to revive your fitness goals at the Y! The YMCA of Southern Nevada is more than a Las Vegas gym — it’s a caring community devoted to helping individuals and families achieve their lifestyle goals.

There’s never been a better time to get a Y Family Membership than right now! Between now and the end of October, we’re offering families a chance to join our membership program for free! This means you’ll not only get access to our modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment in all four of our locations, but you’ll also receive free access to fun group fitness classes, convenient childcare and family events that bring our wonderful community together! 

With the holidays around the corner, the weeks will fly by before we know it! Unfortunately, this often means our fitness routines will fall to the wayside. Thankfully, there are plenty of unique ways you can give your body the exercise it needs during this busy time of the year. Here are a few tips on staying fit during these festive celebrations:

Las Vegas is known for decadent buffets and parties, but it’s also home to thousands of health-conscious locals. If you’ve been wondering what’s the best time to work out at a Las Vegas gym, you’ve come to the right place. 

Preserving your health is a top priority, however, finding time for fitness can be difficult for many professionals. With long hours at the office and limited spare time, establishing and keeping a consistent gym routine can be tricky. At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we want to help you achieve your wellness goals even when you’re unable to visit our Las Vegas gym. Here are a few fitness tips for busy professionals looking for creative ways to integrate exercise into their daily lives:

A key component to healthy living is fitness. Staying active, both physically and mentally, will give you more energy and keep you from living a sedentary life. In addition to regular visits to our Las Vegas gym, here are some things you can do to improve mental and physical fitness: