PUTNAM — Hale YMCA has named Jennifer Looney as its new health and wellness director. Looney, an ACE certified health coach and group fitness instructor with more than 20 years of experience, will aim to further Hale’s mission of helping people develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.
The announcement comes alongside the kick-off of Hale’s summer session and Camp Cutler, both of which run through Aug. 26.
Last year, in its inaugural year, Camp Cutler served 110 children from the local community.
“At the Hale YMCA, we are all about having a healthy, happy summer, and we are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Looney to the team to help us accomplish just that,” said Amanda Kelly, executive director of the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. “I am confident that not only will Jenn’s enthusiasm for healthy living be contagious for our community, but her wealth of knowledge in this space will help Hale expand our wellness offerings this summer and beyond.”
“Your health is not about yesterday, today or even this week – it’s about 20 years from now. What kind of habits are you creating to enjoy long-term health?” said Looney. “If you want to be healthy and active then create healthy and active habits now. I’m excited to be joining an organization that shares in this vision, and I can’t wait to kick things off this summer.”
Looney is an ACE Certified Health Coach and Group Fitness Instructor who is highly motivated to help others achieve their health and wellness goals.
She has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, including five years as the owner of The Fitness Studio in Dudley. She brings a strong background in strength training, cardio conditioning, TRX Suspension training and nutrition, and she is certified in a wide variety of group fitness programs, including TRX RIP and 7 Les Mills programs among others.
She lives in Dudley with her husband Bill, teenagers Katerina and Andre and several dogs and cats. She loves the beach and traveling to the coast of Maine.