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How this couple took their training to the next level
18 January 2019 - by Nicole Meredith
Fiona and Rob have the gym to thank for their nearly 30-year-long relationship. Lunch-break...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Meal prep 101: 4 tips to maximize your healthy eating efforts
21 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Meal prepping is a great way for us time-poor people to put nutritious food on the table — if...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
5 ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions in 2019
20 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
How many times have you promised to make this the year you finally stick to a workout regime that...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why Y workouts feel so good (hint: it’s not just the endorphins)
19 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
No one understands #SweatForGood better than our very own members, who stand behind all the...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Eating healthy when you have no time
17 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Investing in long-term healthy eating strategies can be particularly fruitful — pun intended!...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How long do I need to work out?
10 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
A friend of mine used to have a very intense exercise routine that took about 2 hours to get...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Are you wasting your time at the gym?
03 December 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Is your idea of a workout routine 30-minute treadmill sessions, 3 times a week?Have you been a...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
7 things you need to know before your first strength training session
01 November 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Personal trainer Andrea is on a mission to convince more women that strength training will not...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why women need not fear the weight room
29 October 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
It’s no surprise to see a spin class full of ladies, but unfortunately, too many of us know what...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Swim lessons that save lives: Celine’s impact at the YMCA
15 October 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Lifeguarding sometimes gets stereotyped as a summer job for teens. Celine — Aquatics Supervisor...read more
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