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How this couple took their training to the next level
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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
Meal prep 101: 4 tips to maximize your healthy eating efforts
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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
5 ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions in 2019
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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
Why Y workouts feel so good (hint: it’s not just the endorphins)
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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
Eating healthy when you have no time
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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
How long do I need to work out?
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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
Are you wasting your time at the gym?
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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
7 things you need to know before your first strength training session
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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
Why women need not fear the weight room
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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
Swim lessons that save lives: Celine’s impact at the YMCA
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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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