April 2016 - Fylde Coast YMCA Y:Active

YMCA Lytham Gym Refurbishment

30.04.2016
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YMCA Lytham is delighted to announce that plans for the refurbishment of the gym are now underway. The £190k investment to the centre will see the inclusion of the latest generation of cardio equipment and technology from Life Fitness. We will have everything you expect plus brand new Power Mills and all with the new digital fitness experience (LFConnect).
The new equipment will introduce NEW Lifescape where the world is your workout. Immerse yourself and cycle in France’s Col de la Colombiere or run through California’s Trinity Mountains.
Plus….Strengthen, tone and sculpt your […]

YMCA Lytham Shows its Strength

19.04.2016
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On Sunday, YMCA Lytham gathered the community’s strongest men and women to compete in their first Strongman Competition.

A total of 18 competitors, split into four categories, demonstrated both mental and physical strength to compete against each other in 5 gruelling events, the Axle Power Clean and Press, Car Deadlift, Yoke/Farmer’s Walk, Tyre Flip and Atlas Stones.

It was Mariella Fisher, 16, from Lytham who came out victorious in the Women’s category. The Beginner’s category was won by Josh Oldland, 20, Lytham and after a close contest in the Novice category with Teddy […]

YMCA Thornton Celebrate Anniversary with a Family Fun Day

15.04.2016
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YMCA Thornton celebrated the first anniversary of its redevelopment by throwing a family event to remember.

Hundreds of people from surrounding communities came together on the day and participated in a variety of fun and exciting activities and displays. Many local businesses and services also supported the event, giving local people a taste of what this family-friendly centre has to offer and raise awareness of our local services.

Activities on the day included a bouncy castle, face painting, biscuit decoration, photo opportunities with a number of superhero characters (pictured), a gymnastics display and a petting zoo with […]

Strongman Competition – YMCA Lytham

8.04.2016
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YMCA Lytham are calling upon all of our strongest men and women to take part in our YMCA Lytham Strongman event on Sunday 17th April, 9.30am till 4.30pm.

The event will be split up into 4 categories women, beginners, novice and open. The 5 different challenges are:

Axle floor to overhead
Car deadlift
Yoke into farmers
Conan’s wheel/keg toss
Stone over yoke

There will be trophies up for grabs and all competitors will receive a medal.

Entry fee is £20 (Incl. strongman t-shirt)Book your place today by […]