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Why Y workouts feel so good (hint: it’s not just the endorphins)
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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
Eating healthy when you have no time
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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
How long do I need to work out?
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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
Are you wasting your time at the gym?
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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
7 things you need to know before your first strength training session
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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
Why women need not fear the weight room
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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
Swim lessons that save lives: Celine’s impact at the YMCA
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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
Volunteer Profile: Sidney Finkelstein
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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
Ask A Personal Trainer: Should I do weights or cardio?
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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
From camp counsellor to personal trainer: Aaron’s journey at the YMCA
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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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