Tag: healthy lifestyles
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Trying to stay physically active but struggling to make the time? How about working out with a little help from your friends? When you work out with a partner, you’re likely to: Invite your buddies to February with Friends at the Y! Throughout February, we’re inviting our members to bring a buddy and celebrate February…
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Have you heard it takes 21 days to build a habit? How about adding two more days for good measure? Accept this challenge and commit to a fitness goal for a healthy you in 2023. Committing to engage in new health and wellness activities will create the foundation for healthy habits long term! All Members,…
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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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Written by Sarah Reinhardt, Registered Dietitian Q: “Is it true that fresh fruits and vegetables are healthiest for you? When is it okay to buy them frozen or canned? A: It’s true that fresh fruits and vegetables can offer certain advantages: they may look more appealing, and are often ready-to-eat. But is it true that…
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Through a partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting Cooking Matters, a six-week, hands-on cooking course that educates Detroit families how to get more food for their money and maximize nourishment from their food. Participants learn how to select nutritious and low-cost ingredients and prepare them in delicious and healthy ways. The two-hour-per-week…