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5 steps I’m taking to make this my fittest fall yet
04 September 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
There are only two seasons in Toronto: winter, and construction. What’s worse than trying to get...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
The deadlift variation I teach my clients
31 August 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
There’s no such thing as a magical exercise that packs all the results you’re looking for into...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Sneet’s life-long journey at the Y
30 August 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Sneet’s been supporting her Y for decades: as a children’s Health & Fitness program...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: should I lift heavy, or do more reps?
03 July 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
People hire personal trainers for all sorts of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: no...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • YMCA Donors • YMCA Health and Fitness
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Krystal Koo & Michael J. Cooper
05 June 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: What popular exercises are a waste of time?
30 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
The vast majority of us aren’t die-hard fitness buffs who have hours to spend in the weight room;...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
How the Y is raising the next generation of dog guides
25 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
One of my latest assignments for “work” was to hang out with adorable 3-month-old puppy Thea, and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
More than 60 YMCA volunteers receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award
18 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt
The Ontario Volunteer Services Award recognizes volunteers who provide committed and dedicated...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Bringing quality and excellence to YMCA fitness classes: Marilyn’s volunteer journey
16 April 2018 - by Lucy Schmidt
Four minutes to go until the start of my first Cyclefit class, and I’m already sweating bullets....read more
Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
3 benefits of being active with your baby
11 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Let’s face it: having a baby makes it hard to stay committed to your fitness goals. Even if...read more
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