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How Tammy made Toronto her home
17 August 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
When she first moved to Toronto, Tammy got off to a rough start. It was her resilience, her...read more
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7 things to do in Corktown this Saturday
11 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
As a resident (and big fan) of Toronto’s west end, I don’t get to explore the other side of the...read more
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Circuit training: the cure for a workout plateau
10 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Variety is the spice of life, and your workout routine is no different. Changing things up at the...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why you deserve a personal trainer
04 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Your health is serious business. You only live once, and you want to be physically capable of...read more
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Free yoga this summer in St. James Park
03 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
On a recent sweltering Wednesday afternoon in St. James Park, just east of downtown, a couple...read more
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3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work
29 July 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Life at work can be a never-ending to-do list. Call this person back, send those emails, book...read more
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5 reasons to make a gym buddy
26 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
If your workout routine isn’t yielding results, you might be tempted to try adding more reps and...read more
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4 Techniques to Soothe Sore Muscles
22 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Morning-after aches can be a good thing — they’re often proof you got a good workout the day...read more
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The 5-step formula for SMART goals that yield real results
19 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Your dream of a healthy lifestyle will only become a reality if you hit the gym with a plan....read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Fitness on the go: 3 exercise apps you can use anywhere
12 July 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Summer is the time for some much-needed R & R, but weeks spent lounging at the beach or by...read more
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