Health and wellbeing
A better quality of life comes from good health and a sense of wellbeing. We offer innovative courses and set industry standards in mind, body and spirit.
How to BE WELL in 21st century London
Our CEO Rosi Prescott and author Charles Leadbeater respond to current social challenges and position YMCA Club as a catalyst of change
Wellbeing and society
Wellbeing and society
Wellbeing and society
How to deal with stress - our top tips
Our Eudaimonia report found that financial concerns are one of the biggest causes of stress for UK adults
Importance of leisure time and socialising to wellbeing confirmed
Activities such as spending time with family and holidaying are when we feel our best, indicating the importance of a work-life balance.
Positive relationship cause the biggest boost in wellbeing
Our Eudaimonia research shows the importance of friends and family. But how can we learn from this?
How taking up a hobby can improve your wellbeing
Can hobbies like knitting, baking and painting really make us happier?
Body image
Body image
Young people now willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to look good
New research shows that low body confidence and appearance anxiety in children as young as 11 is now a critical issue.
More girls are unhappy with their bodies than ever before
Over the past five years there has been a 30% increase in the number of girls feeling unhappy with their appearance.
It's time to Be Real about body image
Issues surrounding negative body image are having a massive impact on health and wellbeing, especially in young people. To combat this we founded the Be Real campaign, with the aim of making the UK more body confident.
Nutrition
Nutrition
Fad diets and myth busting: Decoding the internet food lies
Understanding nutrition is more nuanced than social media leads you to believe.
How good habits are formed
Personal development coach Annette Paterakis shares some simple tips that can help you stick to your new lifestyle goals.
What's the best way to beat stress?
Nutritionist Nick Owen and performance coach Annette Paterakis talk about their new Central YMCA collaboration