YMCA’s Zero Gain Campaign Open To Community

Area community members and employees of worksites across the county will be focusing on a small but challenging goal this holiday season--keeping off the holiday pounds.

The Jamestown Area YMCAs have teamed up to help area residents and business employees stay on track during the holidays with their fifth annual Zero Gain Campaign.

Participants in the Zero Gain Campaign pay only $5 and weigh in before Thanksgiving on November 23-25 and weigh out after New Year’s on January 1-3 at either the Jamestown or Lakewood YMCAs or at their workplace. Those who maintain their weight or lose pounds will receive a prize. Participants will also receive three guest passes to the YMCA and chances to win certificates for personal training, massage, and other prizes.

“Tasty holiday confections and busy social calendars traditionally result in unhealthy weight gain,” said Meg Pickard, Jamestown YMCA Wellness Director. “The Zero Gain Campaign aids folks to remain focused on their fitness routine with an incentive for staying on track.”

Even though participants do not have to be YMCA members, a special YMCA Zero Gain membership is also available for the duration of the Zero Gain Campaign for the low cost of $40.

This special membership provides access to both the Jamestown and Lakewood YMCAs which provide free babysitting services, a variety of free group exercise classes including Zumba®, yoga, indoor cycling, water exercise, and more, free youth swimming lessons for family members, and free family nights.

For more information, please contact Pickard at the Jamestown YMCA at 664-2802, ext. 231, or Donna Garvey at the Lakewood YMCA at 763-0303 or you may pick up a registration form at either YMCA. Other information is also available on the YMCA web at www.jamestownymca.org.

Click Here to view the Zero Gain Campaign flyer 2009