Testimonials Archive - YMCA of the Prairie

Arapahoe Friends Put Brakes on Diabetes with Simple Solutions

Started March 29, 2022 260 1

Two Arapahoe women are taking steps now to avoid diabetes problems that have affected both of their families. “We’d like to stop it with this generation,” JoDee Walbridge said. JoDee and her friend, Deb Eichenberger, registered together for Phelps Memorial Health Center’s Simple...

Carlson Drops 10 Sizes, Strengthens Heart at Gothenburg Y

Started February 23, 2022 397 4

A simple switch from the Nu-Step to the stationary bicycle helped Gothenburg YMCA member Madeline Carlson lose 60 pounds and improve a heart condition. Madeline, who will be 74 in March, joined the YMCA shortly after it opened in Gothenburg. She had been walking outside when the...

YMCA Spin Class Helps Cozad Teacher Lose 60 Pounds

Started January 26, 2022 496 2

Being involved in the Orthman Community YMCA has been life-changing for three area men who have found friendship and better health through their connection at YMCA spinning class. It started with Paul Pack, a Lexington photographer who has been teaching group cycling/spinning at the...

YMCA Sparks Love of Running, Serving for Popple

Started December 30, 2021 636 4

For Ashley Popple, the journey to better health started with taking that first step on a treadmill at the Don Sjogren Community YMCA more than a decade ago. “After my pregnancy with my daughter, I had gained a lot of weight and hadn’t taken a lot of time for self-care,” Ashley...

YMCA Helps Young Family Model Healthy Lifestyle

Started November 29, 2021 468 3

In December 2018, the Riedel family of Gothenburg decided to join the YMCA during the Can Your Joining Fee membership promotion. “We saw that the YMCA was waiving the joining fee in exchange for canned goods, and we decided it was the perfect time to become members,” Mariah Riedel...

Lexington Seniors Find Coffee Time as Beneficial as Exercise

Started October 29, 2021 541

When Dave Stenberg retired from Nebraska Extension, he started exercising at the Orthman Community YMCA. He knew the health benefits of regular exercise and started a regular routine of going to the YMCA at 6:30 a.m. each weekday. After he exercises, he sits down to visit over a cup of...

YMCA is Big Happy Family for Holbrooks

Started July 26, 2021 527 1

Amber, 26; Daniel, 23; Caleb, 22; Carly, 19; and Christian, 16 all enjoy their roles at the Orthman Community YMCA, where it’s one big happy family for the Holbrooks! “I think the Holbrook family has gravitated to the YMCA because of the friendly people and the values it upholds,”...

CrossFit Helps Young Mom Build More Than Strength

Started June 30, 2021 489 1

After losing 34 pounds, Hailey Mohrain realized that she didn’t want to just be skinny. She wanted to be strong. She joined the Don Sjogren Community YMCA’s CrossFit motivate program in November 2020 and has gained much more than strength. CrossFit has given her more energy, better...

Body & Soul Class Builds Faith, Strength & Friendship

Started January 28, 2021 793

The Body and Soul exercise class at the YMCA at Gothenburg Health encourages women to build stronger bodies, stronger faith and lasting friendships. The Body part of the class incorporates strength training, cardio, drumming and core work into a routine that caters to people of all...