YMCA UNVEILS NEW WELLNESS EQUIPMENT IN BETHLEHEM; COMMUNITY INVITED TO TRY THE Y FOR FREE APRIL 6-10

Featured Image: River Crossing YMCA opened refreshed wellness and weight training centers Mar. 26 at the Bethlehem branch on Broad St. following upgrades to equipment and the overall environments. The Community is invited to try the branch for free April 6-10, with membership promotions all month long. (Photo courtesy River Crossing YMCA)

BETHLEHEM – River Crossing YMCA unveiled the newly updated wellness center on Friday Mar. 26 at the Bethlehem branch located at 430 East Broad St. The center had been closed for renovation and equipment installation Mar. 24-25.

The newly refreshed Bethlehem Y wellness center includes all new high-end (TRUE and PRECOR) cardio training equipment, upgraded free weights and brighter interiors. The new cardio equipment includes brand new treadmills, bikes (recumbent and seated), elliptical machines (standing and seated) and stair climbers. The new wellness center was bustling with members excited to work out on the all new equipment.

“We love the new bikes! They’re so much smoother,” shared Bethlehem resident Bill Ring who, with his wife, visits the YMCA every day.

“I love it! I think the place looks great!” said Matthew Vipond as he curled new dumbbells in the separate weight room. “I work out here and at the Easton Y, and really love the upgrades.” Vipond referred to the newly renovated wellness center at the Easton branch, which opened in March.

River Crossing YMCA announced that anyone may “Try the Y” for free in Bethlehem April 6-10. New members who sign up during the month of April will “Pay the Day” in join fee, meaning whatever the date is, that is their join fee. April 1 joiners pay $1 join fee, April 10 joiners pay $10 join fee, etc.

“I’m very excited to invite everyone in to check out the refreshed areas and try the brand new equipment,” said Tiffany Henning, branch executive for River Crossing YMCA in Bethlehem. “We have an incredible community in Bethlehem, and seeing the smiles on our members’ faces when they work out on the new gear is truly inspiring.”

River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA) is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 142,000 members and participants at its 11 member branches, 12 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 44 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.

“I love it! I think the place looks great!” said Matthew Vipond as he curled new dumbbells in the newly refreshed weight room at River Crossing YMCA’s Bethlehem branch. (Photo courtesy River Crossing YMCA)

Chris Moore, Sr. Dir. of fitness equipment experience for River Crossing YMCA, demonstrates how some of the new elliptical machines adapt to the runner’s strides in the wellness center at the Bethlehem branch. (Photo courtesy River Crossing YMCA)

Left: Andrea Brown, VP of Business Development and Growth for River Crossing YMCA, helps a member of the Bethlehem branch adjust weight on one of the Y’s new strength-building machines. (Photo courtesy River Crossing YMCA)

River Crossing YMCA opened refreshed wellness and weight training centers Mar. 26 at the Bethlehem branch on Broad St. following upgrades to equipment and the overall environments. The Community is invited to try the branch for free April 6-10, with membership promotions all month long. (Photo courtesy River Crossing YMCA)

Information provided to TVL by:
Michael Reisman