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Find community and motivation with group fitness classes at the YMCA of Greater Toronto
09 November 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
“Group fitness classes at the Y are like confetti,” says Sherry Perez, Manager of Program...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Health and Fitness
YMCA aquatics alumni Jason Byles continues to Shine On
02 May 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
From the swimming pool to the fire hall, former lifeguard and swimming instructor Jason Byles has...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
YMCA athlete overcomes cancer and returns to compete
08 December 2022 - by Zoja Popovic
Being an athlete is a feat that requires talent, determination, commitment, resilience, and...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Lessons in living from Karen, a long-time Y volunteer who turned 80 this year!
08 July 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Karen joined Central YMCA in 1978 right after her first child was born. She joined with a friend,...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
YMCA of Greater Toronto & Aga Khan Museum partner to offer mindfulness and educational sessions
28 July 2021 - by Zoja Popovic
Two charities join forces to bring well-being to the community in innovative waysThe YMCA of...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • Support the Y • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Sid Finkelstein lends a helping hand: Find out how
04 December 2020 - by Zoja Popovic
Sidney Finkelstein (left) in front of the North York YMCA on December 2, 2020, collecting food...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
24 November 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
3 ways you can start your fitness journey right now
19 August 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The hardest thing about getting healthy is getting started, especially after several months of a...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: How can I get back in shape after a long break?
14 August 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Re-starting your fitness routine after many months in a COVID-19-induced lockdown can feel...read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Stay safe in the water this summer!
17 July 2020 - by Nicole Meredith
As we all do our best to keep our distance and stay cool this summer, many families are finding...read more
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