Tag: health and fitness
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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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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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Featured on Fox 2 Kym Reed, Group Fitness Coordinator at the Carls Family YMCA, shows Fox 2 viewers some activities that can help alleviate the pain of arthritis, old age and other chronic pains.
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By Megan Carolin, Member of the Birmingham Family YMCA My weight loss journey began in June 2013. I was 311 pounds at 25 years old. I was experiencing headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations and general discomfort. My day-to-day life was fairly miserable. I was slow to move, often feeling run down and sick. Every day when…
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A Lincoln Park teacher trains at the Downriver Family YMCA to prepare for boot camp, so she can accurately relay to her students what life like a recruit is like. Check out the story by WDIV!
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Kym Reed, Group Exercise Coordinator and Personal Trainer at Carls Family YMCA, gave fitness tips to Fox 2’s Alan Longstreet during his Get Fit segments on Jan. 22. Check both clips out below!
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Des Davies, a 49-year-old resident of Farmington Hills, was tired of feeling uncomfortable in his own body. In October 2013, he decided he wanted to make a change. He joined the Farmington Family YMCA and, after four months of diet and exercise, Des lost close to 20 pounds. But he knew he could achieve more.…
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Local 4 recently stopped by the Boll Family YMCA to talk about the dos and don’ts to consider when signing up for a gym membership.
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An exciting small group training routine is underway at the Farmington Family YMCA. This fall, members can spice up their workouts with TRX Training! TRX is effective at building core stability and total body strength. Each movement requires activation of the core muscles, making for a unique program that is fun and as challenging as…
