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How a gym membership changed Arun's career path
26 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Access to programs that help people get healthy physically, mentally, and socially can be life...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
How Beth broke down her boundaries
08 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
The Y has been like a second home to Beth’s entire family for the past twelve years. With group...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Personal Trainer: What's the difference between a front and back squat - and which one should I be doing?
01 March 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
Healthy Living
4 tips to help your volunteer experience stand out on your resume
23 February 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Markie RousseauPeople volunteer their time for many reasons, but a major motivator for many...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Events • YMCA Health and Fitness
FREE events at your Y for Family Day
07 February 2018 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA is the perfect place for you and your kids to have fun together this Family Day! On...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
7 things you can do with our $1,000 contest grand prize
01 February 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Today we’re launching our new Sweat For Good contest, with a sweet grand prize: two lucky winners...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Personal Trainer: Why am I already bored with my New Year’s Resolution — and what can I do to get back on track?
29 January 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Personal Trainer: How much protein do I really need?
29 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
We all know protein = muscle, but that’s pretty much where common strength-building knowledge...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?
04 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Volunteers
Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
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