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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
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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
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How to make your workout functional
05 November 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Remember how easy it was to run, jump, and climb when you were a kid? It would be nice to stay...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • YMCA Health and Fitness
West End running club gives kids a place to count on at the Y
02 November 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Our annual Gratitude Report celebrates our generous donors and shares what inspires them to...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: What’s the best way to get strong and toned?
29 August 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
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Ask A Trainer: Is bodyweight effective for strength training?
15 August 2017 - 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 • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Cooper Koo Y kids’ basketball team hits the court at the ACC
11 August 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Back in February, the kids on the Cooper Koo YMCA’s basketball team were hard at work soliciting...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Child minding: The best resource to help you stay on track with your fitness goals
19 July 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Finding the motivation you need to keep a consistent gym schedule is hard enough; the last thing...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: How should I start getting into shape?
18 July 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
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