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Join us for #HealthyHour!

12 April 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The week has just begun, your breakfast is only half-eaten, but your list of to-dos is already piling up and your calendar has reached its max capacity. How do you find the time to do it all while maintaining your fitness regime? Take a break and join us for #HealthyHour!

What’s #HealthyHour? You choose! It could be a lunchtime run, a yoga class at your local YMCA or a sprint to pick up your dinner order. Add some variety to your workout routine and try new things, even just for an hour.

Don’t spend all your free time planning your #HealthyHour! Your quickie workout shouldn’t leave you feeling drained, but it should motivate and energize you for the rest of the day.

Here are a few ideas for your #HealthyHour:

  • Grab your mat and channel your inner yogi to take on the rest of the day

  • Lace up and head out for an afternoon or post-work run

  • Use a resistance band and stretch your way to your strongest self

  • Go for a walk at a moderate pace

  • Drop in to an Arriba class and dance like no one’s watching


The moment you start your #HealthyHour the benefits of exercise kick in. Your heart rate increases and blood is delivered to your muscles. It’s almost an immediate mood boost thanks to a flood of endorphins.

Give new meaning to Happy Hour and join us for #HealthyHour! We will be out in the community leading FREE classes!

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Yoga in the Park at The Corktown Common - Saturday, April 16 from 11 am to noon

Hatha Yoga at St. James Park - Thursday, April 21 from noon to 1 pm

Outdoor Bootcamp at Underpass Park - Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Outdoor Run at YMCA Courtyard - Friday, May 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

Dance at YMCA Courtyard - Sunday, May 8 from 11 am to noon[/mks_pullquote]

For details about all our upcoming events visit www.CooperKooYMCA.org and see how health and wellness is coming to your community!

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