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Gino's 15,000 steps to success
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Gino's 15,000 steps to success

02 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

It’s Megathon season!Every year, the YMCA of Greater Toronto holds a fundraiser that helps people...read more
Change Lives at this year’s YMCA Megathon
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Change Lives at this year’s YMCA Megathon

01 March 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Megathon is here!This week, children, teens, adults and families from across the YMCA of Greater...read more
Why you should slash your workouts in half
Healthy Living

Why you should slash your workouts in half

25 February 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

We’ve all been told that success is the result of hard work. Pounds are shed and muscles are...read more
It’s Time to Revisit Your New Year’s Resolution
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It’s Time to Revisit Your New Year’s Resolution

16 February 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

46 days have gone by since you pledged to stick to your diet, go to the gym, give up sugar, or...read more
How to avoid laziness on vacation
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How to avoid laziness on vacation

09 February 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

You deserve a break from the daily grind, complete with guilt-free relaxation time. But taking...read more
How are you protecting your heart this Valentine’s season?
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How are you protecting your heart this Valentine’s season?

05 February 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

The RiskEvery 7 minutes, a Canadian life is taken by heart disease or stroke. 90% of us have at...read more
Free events this Family Day at YMCA
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Free events this Family Day at YMCA

01 February 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

10 Ways you can Make the Most of this Family DayYou only get one day a year that’s specially set...read more
Why Women Should Lift
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Why Women Should Lift

31 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Ladies rule cardio equipment and yoga classes at most gyms, but it can be intimidating to venture...read more
The first steps towards tackling your fitness goals
Healthy Living

The first steps towards tackling your fitness goals

21 January 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

How to get started at the YHealth and fitness goals can feel overwhelming at first, which...read more
Your Healthy Living Toolkit
Healthy Living

Your Healthy Living Toolkit

20 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Trying to establish a healthy lifestyle is tough, but without the right tools to support and...read more

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