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How to make time for healthy eating
01 April 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Healthy, home-cooked meals are usually the first thing to go during busy exam season. But those...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How to get the abs of your dreams (No crunches needed)
31 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Looking to tighten up your midsection? Forget the dreaded sit-ups (and learn why they’re not the...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Why everything we've been told about sit-ups is wrong
31 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Endless myths circulate about sit-ups. We’re told they’re the solution to that pesky paunch...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
The top 5 stress-busters for spring
26 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Spring can be stressful. With exams to study for, vacations to plan, and a summer job to find,...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
The easiest thing you can do to boost your grades
15 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
With exams right around the corner, you want your body and brain to be in tip-top shape so you...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
The secret to staying inspired
12 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Nothing quite compares to that feeling of elation when you tackle a big goal.Last week, thousands...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
Why Faith does a 12 hour workout every year
09 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Last week, thousands of people across the GTA showed their support for health, fitness, and...read more
Healthy Living
3 ways to stay fit during finals
07 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
We know it’s tough to find time for a workout when you have endless reading to get through, term...read more
Healthy Living
How working out will help you ace your exams
06 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Most students think more gym time means less study time, which equals bad grades. That’s why...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Supermarket Time-Savers
04 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Your time is precious, so spend it where it counts: with your family, not wandering supermarket...read more
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