Category: Healthy Living
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Greg and his wife Rosemary joined the YMCA in 1991. Greg chose the YMCA for our family atmosphere and the many different program offerings. Although Greg primarily swam and used the Wellness Center, he also used the Racquetball courts and Gymnasium to practice sports with his children. Greg would wake up at 5:00am and come
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Exercise is key to living a healthy lifestyle and some of us have some pretty intense athletic hobbies. However, we have a tendency to exercising beyond the body’s ability to recover. Excessive exercise can be dangerous and can actually cause risk to your health. There are at least 10 warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored.
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Running is great exercise, however, it can cause repetitive strain on body parts and be a source of injury. Here are the top 5 most common running injuries, how they occur and the best ways to treat them. 1. Runner’s Knee Runner’s knee is an aching pain around or behind the kneecap. It’s also called
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Muscle, bone and joint problems don’t discriminate–they can happen to anyone, at any age. Whether it’s a muscle strain caused by running, a torn ACL or back pain when you golf, physical therapy can help you get back to an active lifestyle. The YMCA is excited to have partnered with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
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Basketball Weightlifting Do these create memories for you? Is this the Y? Let me introduce you to some new programs: Blood Pressure Management – An evidence based program that may lower blood pressure and combines personalized support from a Healthy Heart Ambassador with nutritional education. Moving for Better Balance – The principles and movements of