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5 steps to help teens de-stress
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5 steps to help teens de-stress

09 July 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Emilie started her journey at the YMCA as a volunteer, and eventually became a valued member of...read more
Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out
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Fun family fitness challenges guaranteed to tire your kids out

30 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Does it feel like your kids are bouncing off the walls? These fitness challenges will let them...read more
It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt
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It’s okay not to feel motivated today: A trainer’s guide to boosting your mood and freeing yourself from guilt

23 April 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

I don't know about you, but I've lost count of how many days I've been stuck inside. I've also...read more
A yogi's guide to cultivating inner peace, even in the most stressful times
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A yogi's guide to cultivating inner peace, even in the most stressful times

16 April 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our regular everyday lives are stressful enough, never mind this "new normal" we're all...read more
3 easy ways to boost your mood with at-home yoga and meditation
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3 easy ways to boost your mood with at-home yoga and meditation

02 April 2020 - by Zoja Popovic

We’ve all heard that practicing yoga can help you find balance — and we’re not just...read more
An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home
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An 8-step challenge to help build your kids’ hand-eye coordination from home

20 March 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If there’s one thing all this social distancing is good for, it’s that we have more time to...read more
The full-body workout you can do at home
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The full-body workout you can do at home

15 March 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

Of course, physical activity is key to your health and well-being. It's not just a matter of...read more
5 simple steps to destress from a YMCA yoga instructor
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5 simple steps to destress from a YMCA yoga instructor

15 March 2020 - by Nicole Meredith

Emilie started her journey at the YMCA as a volunteer, and eventually became a valued member of...read more
YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing
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YMCA member’s remarkable story of healing

27 February 2020 - by Zoja Popovic

Doug Fulford's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms came on suddenly, leaving him — in his words — weak,...read more
How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule
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How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule

28 November 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

The holidays are supposed to be a time for some much-needed R&R, but they often end up being...read more

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