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Chris’s quest for confidence
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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
What to expect at Cooper Koo’s free bootcamp class
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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
5 ways to promote active aging
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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
How Eric learned to keep his stress in check
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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
How personal training can help you survive the zombie apocalypse
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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
Tracy’s training transformation
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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
Cash in on the benefits of Bootcamp for free
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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
How Pat learned to love healthy living
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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
3 ways you can start your fitness journey right now
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3 ways you can start your fitness journey right now

17 October 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

The hardest thing about getting healthy is getting started. Whether you’re reading this at your...read more
Time to take a good look at your eye health
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Time to take a good look at your eye health

13 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We share lots of important information about physical and mental health. But what about eye...read more

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