Activate America Stretch before exercising Find activities for the whole family Try to get 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week. Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables a day
     
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ACTIVATE GASTON TOTALS:
Total Participants: 592
Female Participants: 471
Male Participants: 116
Total Pounds Lost: 340.30
 

PARTNERS

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Time for Back to School - 
Stay active! 
 Welcome Gaston County School Employees
Next Weigh-in Monday August 30th! 
 
 ALL Gaston County Family YMCA's
which include:  Stowe Branch, Belmont
Central Branch, Downtown Gastonia
Cherryville Branch, Cherryville
South Gaston Branch, South Union Rd
Pharr Branch, McAdenville

       

Monday, March 2nd - 7:00pm

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Tuesday, March 10th - 7:00pm

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Wednesday, March 18th - 7:00pm

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Thursday, March 26th - 7:00pm

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Thursday, March 12th - 6:30pm

Gastonia - 2320 S. New Hope Rd. (No. 2320)

Thursday, March 19th - 4:00pm

Gastonia - 2320 S. New Hope Rd. (No. 2320)

Wednesday, March 25th - 6:30pm

Gastonia - 2320 S. New Hope Rd. (No. 2320)

Tuesday, March 17th - 4:00pm

Gastonia - 3870 W. Franklin Blvd (No. 1065)

Thursday, March 19th - 10:00am

Dallas - Dallas Cherryville Hwy. (No. 263)

Monday, March 23rd - 7:00pm

Gastonia - 3870 W. Franklin Blvd (No. 1065)

Thursday, March 19th - 6:30pm

Cramerton - 202-A Market St. (No. 573)

Tuesday, March 24th - 3:00pm

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Wednesday, March 25th - 10:00am

Gastonia - 1024 W. Hudson Blvd (No.2632)

Welcome to Activate Gaston

Activate Gaston is a FREE community healthy living awareness program.       

  • Encourages participants to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity.                                                                   
  • Participants will receive Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly on the website.  
  • Participants also take part in weekly weigh-ins and counseling by qualified wellness staff. 
  • Track your progress and that of Gaston County right here!  This website will provide every participant with a confidential login so that they can privately monitor their weight loss and physical activity during the program.  Just click on "My Health Log" above.

Group/Company/School Challenge - Register Today

Any group of three or more people can register for the Group Challenge. As an employee or a member of a participating group, you still need to register yourself in Activate Gaston.
We challenge you to get your group involved in this important community health initiative. Healthy lifestyles benefit everyone through improved productivity, reduced time away from work, and an enhanced quality of life. Have fun with your group!

  • Every group that has 50% of their registered participants attend the weigh-ins 75% of the time will recieve a plaque and public recognition for their achievement.
  • Groups can check their progress anytime by clicking on Company/Group/School Challenge.
  • Statistics will show such information as Number of participants registered for your group, total pounds lost for your group, number of participants in your group that attended the last weigh-in, number of participants in your group that met the last weekly physical activity goal, and more. Individual statistics are kept confidential.

Don't hesitate, register your group today. To register your group/company/school please send your group name, group contact name, group contact email address, group address, group contact phone number, and number of participants in your group to tallen@gastonymca.org
 or fax to Gaston County Family YMCA, Attn: Taffy Allen at 704.867-8461