(Atlantic, IA) – Nishna Valley YMCA Member Services Coordinator Jesse Oswalt reports, Emporia State University, Creighton University and the Nishna Valley Family YMCA are teaming up to provide free memberships to the surrounding area. According to the news release, the 4-month study not only provides 4 months of a free YMCA membership, but it also includes a 16-week training plan, a fitness tracker and health & fitness assessments, through Emporia State University and Creighton University.

To initially qualify, participants must be:

• 40-90 years old
• Not currently exercising
• Have a smart phone to download the app
• Live in rural Iowa, Kansas or Nebraska

Oswalt says “This program provides an opportunity for people that are looking to start an exercise program, but don’t quite know where to start. They are provided with tools to help them get started and continue with their healthy living goals. We encourage anyone that meets the initial criteria to take the survey to see if they qualify for this study.” Interested participants can fill out a paper survey at the Nishna Valley Family YMCA front desk or scan a QR code to take the survey online to see if they qualify. Participants have until Feb. 6th to complete the survey and sign up for the study.

For questions or to have the QR code emailed to you, please call 712-243-3934.