Prescribe the Y!

Prescribe the Y

Prescribe the Y (RxY) is a 12 week Health Provider referred wellness program, through the Y, in which participants work towards better health and healing.

Referred patients start with a free consultation where individual wellness goals and physical needs are discussed and evaluated. YMCA staff will work with participants to monitor attendance and individual progress towards fitness goals.

To help people transition from medical treatment to sustained health and wellness, FCY offers community health workshops, education, support networks, and nutrition and exercise programs designed to bridge the gap between clinical care and community care.

“Since starting out as a ‘Prescribe the Y’ participant, Ive learned self-control and personal discipline, letting me live the best version of my life.” Y Member, Kathy Page

$139 / 12 Weeks

YMCA Community Scholarship
is available and may cover up
to 60% of the cost.

Scheduled year- round and available to the public, our RxY Specialists work with each individual to determine the right path for ongoing physical activity and education.

Common Wellness Goals:

Weight Loss
Chronic Disease & Pain Managment
Strengthening & Conditioning
Rehabilitation & Recovery

Strength & Conditioning

Program participants have access to strength and conditioning areas to develop a regular routine of exercise and wellness.
Exercise trainer appointments are encouraged to learn how to use the Cyber Strength Circuit, Cardio & FitLife Centers, and the Training Zone & Free Weight Rooms.
Group Exercise classes at FCY are a great way to find motivation, find support, and find community, all while holding yourself accountable.

Water Wellness

Water Therapy is a low- impact class for anyone who wants to exercise gently in an aquatic environment. The water provides gentle resistance to build strength, balance and flexibility while helping relieve pain, stiffness, and fatigue.
FCY offers a variety of water wellness programs and classes to help participants reduce pain and stiffness, restore or maintain range of motion, increase muscle strength, improve balance and coordination, decrease fatigue, increase endurance, and improve overall perceived health status.

Chronic Disease Prevention / Managment

Moving for Better Balance® Evidence-based program focusing on the principles of Tai Chi, teaching eight movements modified especially for falls prevention.
Enhance®Fitness Group exercise program for older adults uses simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivate individuals (particularly those with arthritis) to stay active throughout their life while working on and increasing balance.
Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Offers support as participants develop the habit of monitoring their blood pressure.
SilverSneakers® Health and fitness program is specifically aimed at adults ages 65 and older to assist in increasing muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living.
Pedaling For Parkinson’s Aiming to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Regular exercise is one of the key components in treating the many symptoms and it has been proven that pedaling a bicycle may change the life of someone with Parkinson’s disease.
YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Our yearlong program has shown that participants can reduce their diagnosis of type 2 diabetes by as much as 58% and by 71% among adults 60 years or older.
Lasting Lifestyles Care Forming healthy habits can be hard without a support system. We give the encouragement you need to eat better, increase your physical activity, lose weight and maintain it!

RxY Can Save You Money!

Franklin County’s YMCA is here to help our community take small steps towards better health, less pain, increased strength, balance, endurance, and even weight loss – all while trying to save you money. Regular Exercise could reduce the number of doctor visits yearly as well as the amount of prescription drugs taken, saving on co-pays. Some health insurance companies even reimburse fees towards YMCA Membership or RxY Fee. Reach out to your insurance company for details.

This programs fully customizable, as our RxY team works with each individual to determine the right path for ongoing physical activity and education. Our goal is to improve health outcomes across our community and transform healthcare here in Franklin County with a community approach that elevates well -being, prevention, and health maintenance.