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How Emma lost 70 pounds and regained her self-esteem
23 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Emma spent years feeling self-conscious about her body and unsure how to get healthier. It wasn’t...read more
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From bullied to bodybuilding: how Adam turned his life around
16 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Adam’s life-long journey towards healthy living started when he got fed up with the high school...read more
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Chris’s quest for confidence
09 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Chris’s fitness journey started as a preoccupation with his weight. But once he lost over 80...read more
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What to expect at Cooper Koo’s free bootcamp class
07 November 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
If you’ve been looking for the right time to start or shake up your fitness routine, now’s your...read more
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5 ways to promote active aging
04 November 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
November 6–12 is National Senior Safety Week. There are plenty of reasons for older adults to...read more
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How Eric learned to keep his stress in check
02 November 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Eric has had a long, complicated journey towards living the healthy lifestyle he’s always wanted,...read more
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How personal training can help you survive the zombie apocalypse
31 October 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
In the spirit of the spookiest day of the year, imagine a certain wildly popular TV series came...read more
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Tracy’s training transformation
26 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Tracy always knew she should be working out; the problem was finding the right routine and the...read more
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Cash in on the benefits of Bootcamp for free
24 October 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Bootcamp group fitness classes are one of the most efficient ways to get a two-for-one cardio and...read more
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How Pat learned to love healthy living
19 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Growing concern for his health prompted Pat’s wife to present him with a list of personal...read more
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