YMCA of the USA Partners With YMCA360 to Offer Live & On-demand Classes
The Y has gone digital, offering a variety of fitness, health and well-being classes to members of YMCA360 partners
YMCA of the USA, the organization representing 763 YMCA associations in the U.S., has partnered with YMCA360, a digital health solution, to meet the digital needs of 11 million Y members.
The live and on-demand video platform offers group exercise classes, personal training, youth sports training and well-being classes, pickleball, martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, dance, challenges, Parkinson’s and cancer support.
YMCA360’s TV app and website will be available to members as an added benefit to their memberships. Only members of YMCA360 partners can access the platform.
The organization says its decision to collaborate with YMCA360 follows a commitment under Suzanne McCormick, president and CEO of Y-USA, to bring digital innovation to Y locations nationwide.
“The synergy created by the Y-USA/YMCA360 collaboration will elevate our shared vision for the future by providing our network of Y locations a first-class digital solution developed by the Y for the Y,” said Tom Gardner, senior vice president and chief information officer for Y-USA. “Our reputation and talent put YMCA360 in a class above anything else out there today.”
YMCA360, developed in 2020 by Greater Wichita YMCA, also offers cooking and nutrition classes, water safety and art instruction.
As a way to build community, the platform’s live and on-demand videos showcase Y instructors and experts who are trusted well-being leaders.
“YMCA360 was always intended to compliment the community that lives inside every Y branch by giving members the freedom to customize their health and fitness journey, wherever they may be,” said Ronn McMahon, president and CEO of the Greater Wichita YMCA.
YMCA360’s co-founder, Dan Dieffenbach, says the presence of the digital offering in 36 states and counting showcases its value to Y members.
“YMCA360 has created an innovative member experience, and we’re excited about this partnership with Y-USA,” Dieffenbach said. “Together we can provide Ys across the nation with an advanced platform for community engagement.”
