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Janette Couch,
Crowfoot YMCA Fitness Director

Crowfoot YMCA Drop-in Fitness Schedule, Saturday May 19

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Janette Couch

7:45-8:45am Performance Cycle – Cancelled.  We apologize for the inconvenience 9:00-10:15am Instructor Choice - Galina 10:30-11:30am Muscle Works – Lisa

Crowfoot YMCA Drop-in Schedule Friday May 18

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Janette Couch

Land Classes: Step Fit 9:15-10:45am – Janette Performance Cycle 9:30-10:30am – Marcy Barbell Blast 11:00am-12:15pm – Judi Gentle Fit 1:30-2:30pm – Margaret Karma 5:00-6:00pm - Cancelled – we apologize for the inconvenience. Step Fit 6:15-7:15pm – Brent Water Classes: Deep H2O …

Working out in the Summer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Janette Couch

Ah, summer time and the livin’ is easy!  Too easy if you let your workouts slide completely!  This can lead to a loss of fitness and make it very difficult to start back up again after your holiday.  It may …

Short & Sweet Classes Begin Next Week!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Janette Couch

Short sessions, sweet prices! Three new 6-week classes to choose from beginning next week: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defence:  With a focus on self-defense, this fun, exciting class is also a great workout and  teaches the balance of respect, wisdom and, …

Contributing to a Healthy Community

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Janette Couch

Contributing to a Healthy Community Friendly Encouragement Have you ever had a stranger smile and say “good job!” as you ran past them during your regular workout?  Doesn’t that bit of friendly encouragement feel good and make you want to …

Free Aqua Zumba Demo Class!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Janette Couch

Come and join the Zumba pool party!  See what all the excitement is about and try this registered class for free. Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting …

What is Jiu Jitsu?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Janette Couch

Jiu Jitsu is the fastest-growing of the tremendously popular  martial arts!  It is a combat sport which uses a combination of grappling, ground fighting and self-defense poses. In addition to being a great workout, this fun, exciting class also teaches the balance …

CONGRATULATIONS Y-SURVIVE PARTICIPANTS!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Janette Couch

The final results are in!  Team Black finished in first place with 99,946 points - way to go Team Black.  The trophy is on display at Member Services for any who’d like to check it out.  Congratulations also to Tony R who …

Find your Mind/Body Connection this Spring!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Janette Couch

Yoga  is a great way to nurture your mind, body and spirit – with this wide variety, we have something for everyone: Level 1:  Monday 12:15-1:30pm – Larissa, Tuesday 5:30-6:45pm – Yasmin, Saturday 9:00-10:00am – Vanitha Parent-Child:  Monday 5:00-6:00pm – …

Contributing to a Healthy Community: Outdoor Exercise

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Janette Couch

Now that we have “sprung forward” and the weather is getting nicer, many of us like to take our workouts to the great outdoors.  Outdoor exercise has many great benefits:  it adds variety and interest to your workout, it feels …