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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
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
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Volunteer Profile: Sidney Finkelstein
01 October 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
by Faiza Venzant Each year on October 1st, the United Nations acknowledges the International...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Personal Trainer: Should I do weights or cardio?
01 October 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Too often, people think the treadmill is the ultimate answer to their workout woes. Cardio’s...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
From camp counsellor to personal trainer: Aaron’s journey at the YMCA
28 September 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
To say Aaron’s worn many hats at the YMCA would be a massive understatement. From child...read more
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