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The benefits of practicing mindfulness at work
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The benefits of practicing mindfulness at work

26 July 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Mindfulness is all about having awareness and focus, and bringing attention to what is in front...read more
Child minding: The best resource to help you stay on track with your fitness goals
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Child minding: The best resource to help you stay on track with your fitness goals

19 July 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Finding the motivation you need to keep a consistent gym schedule is hard enough; the last thing...read more
Ask A Trainer: How should I start getting into shape?
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Ask A Trainer: How should I start getting into shape?

18 July 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
Ask a Trainer: The top 3 exercises for a strong core
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Ask a Trainer: The top 3 exercises for a strong core

04 July 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. How long should a cardio...read more
Free activities on Canada Day at your local YMCA
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Free activities on Canada Day at your local YMCA

28 June 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Visit your local YMCA Health & Fitness Centre on Saturday, July 1, for a Canada Day Open...read more
Reaching out to refugee youth in the GTA
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Reaching out to refugee youth in the GTA

20 June 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

by Victoria AlvarezSettling in a new country as an immigrant youth can be a scary and confusing...read more
Ask a personal trainer: Will squats wreck my knees?
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Ask a personal trainer: Will squats wreck my knees?

20 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
The Brampton Barracudas Lifesaving team ranks 2nd in Ontario at the Pool Juniors
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The Brampton Barracudas Lifesaving team ranks 2nd in Ontario at the Pool Juniors

19 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

This past weekend, over 300 youth competed in the Ontario Pool Juniors. This culminating event...read more
Ashley’s empowering approach to personal training
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Ashley’s empowering approach to personal training

13 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Over the past eight years she’s spent working as a personal trainer, Ashley has helped countless...read more
Ask a personal trainer: Will strength training make me “bulky”?
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Ask a personal trainer: Will strength training make me “bulky”?

06 June 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. How long should a cardio...read more

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