YMCA

Trust Services
Nutrition and Fitness

Focus on your fitness with a free individual membership.

The Y believes in strengthening individuals, their families and communities. With a presence in 10,000 neighborhoods across the country, the Y has the reach and ability to help former players maintain their health and fitness goals in this new chapter.

Through the Trust’s partnership with YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), former players are eligible for a free one-year Individual or Extended Household Membership at a participating YMCA location.

How The YMCA Can Assist You:

Free one-year Individual or Household Extended Membership at a participating YMCA location
Specialized consultation with trained staff on how to get the most out of your membership
Personalized fitness options to meet your health and wellness needs
Access to full-service facilities that include an array of features such as access to water fitness and swimming, cardio and weight equipment, basketball and volleyball courts and group fitness classes (NOTE: offerings vary by YMCA location)
Advance registration and reduced rates on adult programs and classes
A safe, friendly environment that builds community connections and where customer service is a priority

NEW Benefit! (as of 03/01/2025)

Swim Lessons for Pain Management & Water Safety

Gain confidence in the water and experience the therapeutic benefits of swimming. Members can take one round of swim lessons per year (March 1 – February 28).

Typically includes up to 8 lessons (varies by location)

Parent-and-child classes are available if part of the program

Improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance water safety

Evidence-Based Health Programs

Prioritize your well-being by choosing one specialized health program per year (March 1 – February 28):

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring – Take control of your heart health

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA – Support & strength for cancer survivors

Diabetes Prevention Program – Guidance to prevent Type 2 diabetes

How to Get Started?

To earn a one-year individual or household membership, former players are required to:

Contact their Trust Program Manager to ensure enrollment in The Trust

Receive your YMCA activation form

Visit your home YMCA location and present your registration form

*Please allow 48 hours from receipt of the activation form to visit your YMCA branch

Your first visit activates your annual membership

To activate the Individual or Household Membership, The Trust-eligible former players MUST receive a Registration form from their Trust Program Manager.

Contact The Trust to verify your enrollment. If you are enrolled, The Trust will complete and send you an activation form. You must take the activation form to the YMCA in person to activate the membership. Please note you must wait 48 hours from receipt of your membership form to visit the YMCA branch for activation.

If you are not enrolled in The Trust, you will be asked to complete enrollment, which consists of the following:

Completing the Trust Online Game Plan Questionnaire via online or with a Trust Program Manager

Complete The Trust’s General Release and Consent Form

Yes, to receive a membership through The Trust you have to have at least two credited seasons. However, if you have less than two credited seasons, contact the NFLPA Former Players Department for information about their YMCA membership benefit.

Yes! Contact The Trust to enroll and to receive an activation form to transfer your payment obligation to The Trust.

Basic membership access plus the new benefits outlined above as of 03/01/2025. Any additional services, such as personal trainers or childcare, will be at the former player’s expense.

This will vary dependent on your local YMCA’s terms and agreements. Discuss reciprocity with your local YMCA branch for further information.

No. You need to bring The Trust’s activation form with you. Contact The Trust to receive your activation form. You must wait 48 hours from receipt of your activation form to visit the YMCA branch for in-person sign-up.

Contact The Trust to find out if the new YMCA is participating in the program.

Contact your Program Manager. If you do not have a Program Manager, contact The Trust.

Yes, you can use the Exos app at your local YMCA, much like at any fitness facility. If you let your Exos coach know that you will be using the YMCA for workouts, they can tailor your workout plan based on the equipment available at the YMCA.

Services can vary based on your YMCA. Please contact your local YMCA branch for more information about their services.

Why Enroll?

The Trust is a benefit that you earned. Get started to access your benefit.

Enroll

Already A Member?

Contact your program manager to take advantage of your benefits.

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