5 Benefits of Working Out with a Friend
Did you know that more than 40% of participants drop a fitness class shortly after it begins if they attend on their own? But if…
Summer Activities for All Ages at the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Did you know Canadian kids spend just under 8 hours a day in front of a screen? That’s almost the same time parents spend at…
Find Out What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader
Professional development in the non-profit sector is a vital tool for strengthening organizational effectiveness. That’s why the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, in partnership with Lakehead University…
Ask a Trainer: Q&A with a YMCA Personal Trainer
We ask our doctors about health care, seek guidance from financial advisors when making investments, we ask for support and guidance for raising our kids,…
Ask a Trainer: How Can a Personal Trainer Help Me Reach My Fitness Goals?
By Teresa Zacharias, Personal Trainer, Barrie YMCA One of the reasons I became a personal trainer was to help others. I know from personal experience…
Important Life Skills You Learn from Being a Lifeguard
Becoming a lifeguard is more than a just a job and earning money, it provides you with skills that are transferable for any career path…
Get Active at the YMCA on Family Day 2018
Most families have very busy schedules. Between school, activities, sports for the kids, work and other commitments, many find that there is no quality family…