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FREE Healthy Kids Day activities on April 29!
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FREE Healthy Kids Day activities on April 29!

09 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

We all know why kids need tons of physical activity: it sets them up for a lifetime of good...read more
Ask A Personal Trainer: How can I ditch my winter weight?
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Ask A Personal Trainer: How can I ditch my winter weight?

30 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
How a gym membership changed Arun's career path
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How a gym membership changed Arun's career path

26 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Access to programs that help people get healthy physically, mentally, and socially can be life...read more
Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award
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Fernanda’s spirit earns her the first Sweat for Good Volunteer Champion Award

21 March 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt

When I met Fernanda Morgado, a 70 year old volunteer at the Toronto West End College St. YMCA...read more
How Beth broke down her boundaries
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How Beth broke down her boundaries

08 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

The Y has been like a second home to Beth’s entire family for the past twelve years. With group...read more
Ask A Personal Trainer: What's the difference between a front and back squat - and which one should I be doing?
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Ask A Personal Trainer: What's the difference between a front and back squat - and which one should I be doing?

01 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
FREE events at your Y for Family Day
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FREE events at your Y for Family Day

07 February 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA is the perfect place for you and your kids to have fun together this Family Day! On...read more
7 things you can do with our $1,000 contest grand prize
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7 things you can do with our $1,000 contest grand prize

01 February 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Today we’re launching our new Sweat For Good contest, with a sweet grand prize: two lucky winners...read more
Ask A Personal Trainer: Why am I already bored with my New Year’s Resolution — and what can I do to get back on track?
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Ask A Personal Trainer: Why am I already bored with my New Year’s Resolution — and what can I do to get back on track?

29 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
The community spirit that earned the YMCA a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title
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The community spirit that earned the YMCA a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title

11 January 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Early this morning, hundreds of YMCA members, staff, volunteers, and people from across the...read more

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