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  • Is My Child Ready for Overnight Summer Camp?
    Monday, May 13, 2013 - 16:43

    There are many great reasons to ask the question “Is my child ready for overnight summer camp?”  Maybe you’re nostalgic and remember all the great summers you once had at overnight camp with your friends. Or maybe your kids are spending too much time plugged in and not getting enough time outdoors, a common problem for many kids.  Perhaps your child even brought up the idea on their own. Whatever the reason, this is a great opportunity for a two-way conversation with your child.  The more you discuss overnight camp with your child, the more worthwhile, inspiring and enjoyable a camper’s summer experience will be.

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  • Why You Must Try Pilates
    Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 09:52

    When I was a child, my dad signed my family up for the local YMCA, swim lessons, skiing lessons and encouraged us to run road races.  Thanks to these experiences, I became very passionate about exercise, which led me to study physical fitness during college.  I have had the privilege of spending most of my adult life doing what I love; being a fitness instructor.  Today, I would like to talk about Pilates – the exerci

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  • Swimming: An Essential Life Skill

    Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 14:20

    As summer approaches, many people think of aquatic recreational activities.  Over the past years, we have witnessed an increase in swimming facilities and waterparks in the Greater Boston area.  However, even with this increase in accessibility, many children still do not know how to swim, putting their safety at risk.  It is important for us to remember that swimming is not just a fun summer activity, but an essential life skill. 

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  • Healthy Lifestyles: Nutrition and Running Shoes
    Monday, April 29, 2013 - 12:00

    Like 65 percent of those who are reading this blog, I am a health seeker. I am one of those folks who wants to sustain good eating and exercise habits, but also needs ongoing support, guidance and accountability to stay on track. So, when the YMCA began free workshops this month about healthy living (Healthy Lifestyles Start Here), I thought, ‘This is my chance to learn more from our experts and share with my fellow Y members and community what I've learned.’

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  • The Top 5 Fitness Myths Busted
    Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - 16:57

    We hear about fitness everywhere these days, but there are tons of myths that swirl around the fitness world.  Here are five fitness myths I often hear that I would like to bust:

    1) Fat turns into muscle.  

    Fat and muscle are two completely different types of tissues in the body, making it impossible for one to “turn” into another.  However, by burning fat through a great workout plan, you can reveal the muscles that had been hidden by the fat layer. 

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