At a time when pumpkin spice lattes and working long hours had become my go-to for fall, I decided to start a new routine, committing to visit the for a week and learn what its three health and wellness centres have to offer.
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Personal connections set you up to succeed
During my visits to the downtown Y, the in Rutland and the (operated by the Y), I found the YMCA含羞草研究社檚 personal touch goes a long way.
I was grateful to work with a caring and attentive health coach through a free individual training session, which I learned everyone accessing the Y is able to receive at no extra cost. And I was set up with a fitness routine created to help achieve my goals of losing weight, gaining more muscle and feeling comfortable in my own skin again. I loved the stress release and energy boost I felt combining Zumba, yoga and spin classes through my week.
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Healthy living made even easier
I was definitely motivated and inspired with my experiences at the YMCA of Okanagan and recommend others try it, too.
If you含羞草研究社檙e needing extra motivation to seek out a healthy routine this fall 含羞草研究社� whether it含羞草研究社檚 to learn a new skill, begin a fitness routine or spend more quality time with family 含羞草研究社� the YMCA is offering until Nov. 15. Your first month含羞草研究社檚 membership cost would be only $20 (or $50 for your whole family). And if finances are still a barrier, the Y含羞草研究社檚 program is always available thanks to generous donors.
Remember, the Y is all about community and the friendly staff are there to help you every step of the way.
