As the state’s healthiest county, St. Johns County provides residents with plenty of opportunities for recreation, access to healthful foods and medical care, and poverty-fighting initiatives.

And now, residents in World Golf Village have one more healthy option with a brand new YMCA! Located at the Flagler Health+ Village in MuraBella, the facility opened on July 2 to meet the growing demand in our community for more athletic and fitness facilities for all ages and ability levels.

The new YMCA includes a large area with cardio machines (treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, cycles and rowing machines) and weight training equipment and machines. Two spacious rooms host all kinds of group classes including Zumba, yoga and wide-ranging cardio classes. A large cycling studio is also available with ongoing classes.

The family-focused facility boasts a KidZone and Teen Center, in addition to hosting summer camps and youth sports leagues.

Not a workout nut? No problem! This facility is perfect for all abilities, conditions and ages. The Y offers numerous senior programs including SilverSneakers, Age 50 & Better: Age With Purpose program, and more.

Wellness coaches and personal trainers are on-site to help you reach your health goals using carefully developed programs like the Diabetes Prevention Program, Weight Loss Program and Nutrition Services.

The new Y is part of a partnership between First Coast YMCA and Flagler Hospital, which is focused on shifting from acute medical services to comprehensive health and well-being programming.

For a limited time, join the Y and pay no joining fee, plus receive $100 Y Bucks (useful for any service like personal training, camps or youth sports)!

They make getting started really easy; you can either take a quick tour or join online. The new YMCA is located at 98 Turin Terrace, St. Augustine, FL 32092. For more information, visit https://fcymca.org/locations/ymca-at-flagler-health-village/.