The YMCA has launched a new online platform for families and school boards to experience virtual physical activity programming.

YGym can be offered as a resource to educators and students for free as a part of their school’s e-learning platform.

The Near North Board is an early adopter of the program.

Officials say YGym is instructed by a YMCA certified fitness coach and features content based on YMCA Canada’s Health & Fitness programs and Canada’s Physical Activity Guidelines.

“Whether it is through basketball or swimming lessons, volleyball or summer camp, the YMCA has an over 100 year tradition of innovative programs and activities that get young people active. We see YGym as an extension of this type of innovation – a virtual physical activity program in a time of physical distancing.” said Helen Francis, President & CEO for the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario.

 

(File photo by station staff)

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