healthy living
Jumpstart June with YMCA Healthy Kids Day!
Sunday June 2nd will be the YMCA annual and national event called Healthy Kids Day. All across Canada, associations will be celebrating an active lifestyle, for all families and especially…. Kids! What a better way to spend a Sunday than …
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- Posted in: Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Uncategorized
- Tags: active living, Calgary, children, community, crowfoot, drop-in, Eau Claire YMCA, family, Fun, games, Healthy kids day 2013, healthy living, kids, nutrition, programs, saddletowne, schedule, Shawnessy YMCA, special event, youth
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MAY 5 is Free Fifth at YMCA!
May 5 is Free Fifth Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! On the fifth of every month, members can bring one guest for free-access all day long! There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout …
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- Posted in: Adults, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, YMCA in South Health Campus, Youth
- Tags: Calgary, campus, children, community, crowfoot, Crowfoot YMCA, drop-in, eau claire, Eau Claire YMCA, family, fitness, free, free fifth, Fun, health, healthy, healthy living, kids, saddletowne, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy, Shawnessy YMCA, south, Swimming, wellness, YMCA, youth
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With hard work comes the taste of sweet success
It can be easy to fall into the trap of a quick fix when it comes to fitness, especially if you’ve overindulged on Easter candy, and are looking to get back on track quickly. There seems to be an abundance …
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- Posted in: Adults, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, YMCA in South Health Campus
- Tags: Calgary, classes, drop-in, exercise, fitness, Fun, healthy, healthy living, instructor, nutrition, programs, teaching, wellness, YMCA
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Lead a Friend to Health is Now in SHC!
Share the Y with your friends and family this April and recceive a gift from us! Visit us in the South Health Campus for more info.
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- Posted in: Adults, YMCA in South Health Campus
- Tags: healthy living, Lead a Friend to Health
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Spring Ahead
Daylight Saving’s Time begins at 2am on Sunday, March 10th 2013 Don’t forget to set your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!
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- Posted in: Adults, Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Camp Riveredge YMCA, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: adults, aqua, badminton, camp, camp chief hector, classes, crowfoot, dance, eau claire, fitness, Fun, genesis, health, healthy living, hospital, kids, pool, saddletowne, Shawnessy, shc, south, south health campus, spin, swim, Swimming, time, weights, wellness, youth, Zumba
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Strong Kids Spin
It’s not too late! Tomorrow is the Spin for Strong Kids at Calgary YMCA and there are spots still available for a 30 minute ride with a minimum $20 pledge. The 2013 goal is to raise $1.5 million to benefit …
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- Posted in: Adults, Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: Calgary, camp, children, community, crowfoot, cycle, family, fitness, Fun, health, healthy, healthy living, kids, programs, schedule, Shawnessy YMCA, spin, Strong Kids, wellness, YMCA, youth
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Spin for Strong Kids
Only 7 days until the BIG day! Join us for our Spin for Strong Kids on Monday March 4th. Visit Member Services to sign up to ride for only 30 minutes. Exciting events and special local celebrities might just be …
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- Posted in: Adults, Kids, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: Calgary, camp, children, classes, community, crowfoot, cycle, drop-in, exercise, family, fitness, Fun, health, healthy, healthy living, instructor, kids, programs, saddletowne, schedule, Shawnessy YMCA, spin, teaching, wellness, YMCA, youth
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YMCA Calgary’s Fourth Annual Spin for Strong Kids
YMCA Calgary’s fourth annual Spin for Strong Kids will be taking place on Monday March 4th! Join us at your local YMCA beginning on Monday March 4th for a 30 minute ride that will show your support for the development …
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- Posted in: Adults, Camp Chief Hector YMCA, Community YMCA, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Kids, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA, Youth
- Tags: Calgary, camp, children, community, crowfoot, cycle, family, fitness, Fun, health, healthy, healthy living, instructor, kids, programs, saddletowne, schedule, Shawnessy YMCA, spin, YMCA, youth
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Eating Slowly
We often talk about the importance of the macronutrients – protein, fat and carbohydrate. We also discuss how much to drink and how often, how much sugar should be consumed, whether to eliminate certain foods and on and on. What …
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- Posted in: Adults, Crowfoot YMCA
- Tags: Calgary, crowfoot, diet, eating, food, healthy, healthy living, nutrition, saddletowne, Shawnessy YMCA, slow down, wellness, YMCA
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Staying Motivated – Tip #15
Knowledge is Power. Educate yourself in the area in which your goals are seeded. The more you know means the more empowerment you have, the more control over actions you express, the better chance of success you will have. Here …
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- Posted in: Adults, Crowfoot YMCA, Eau Claire YMCA, Saddletowne YMCA, Shawnessy YMCA
- Tags: bootcamp, challenge, dance, family, fitness, Fun, goals, healthy living, motivation, personal training, wellness, Zumba
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