Sunday May 20th is Open Y Day at all YMCA locations in Calgary! Free Access all day long to everyone on the third Sunday of each month. Come for a swim, play a game of basketball, or use our cardio and strength equipment.
Perfect day to spend some quality time with friends and family.
OK, I’ll admit it, I only joined the Y because my husband nagged me into it. I was always happy with the wine and whine approach – enjoy a glass and later complain my jeans wouldn’t fit.
So it was quite a revolution when I discovered what all the fuss was about. I found out exercise could actually be fun and to my surprise, and my husband’s shock, I began to enjoy visiting the YMCA.
This transformation was brought about, in no small part, thanks to the welcoming staff and friendly atmosphere at my local branch, Crowfoot. I didn’t feel intimidated in the gym, surrounded by muscle-bound gym-goers who clearly had more gym trips under their belt than I. In just a few short months I had completely changed my attitude to exercise and could be seen at the gym more times than I could be seen in the pub – a life-changing moment for sure! The turning point came when I realized I’d have to have a drawer especially for my gym clothes rather than the single T-shirt and tracksuit which I grudgingly donned every few weeks in times gone by.
So when I broke my little toe a couple of weeks ago I was gutted to be told it could take up to 12 weeks to mend and I had to ‘rest’. The thought horrified me, gone were my plans to run in the Calgary Marathon 10k at the end of May and the start to the spring outdoor field hockey season has been put on hold.
One friend’s first reaction to the news I had broken my toe was to congratulate me on being able to legitimately put my feet up for a couple of months. No-one is more surprised than I to discover I couldn’t disagree more!
5th Annual Family Fun Run
Camp Chief Hector YMCA
Bring the whole family to enjoy the Family Run Run in a beautiful mountain setting followed by a BBQ lunch. A great way to get out to the mountains while doing something active and fun!
Everyone is invited – singles, families, couples, supporters, Camp alumni… Everyone! There is a BBQ only option for those who choose not to run but to cheer on from the sidelines.
Register: Fax your registration form to 403-237-8085 or email it to cchy@ymcacalgary.org
Call 1-866-430-9622 or visit any YMCA Calgary location for more information.
Proceeds go to YMCA Strong Kids.
In a posting on the Moms Team website, writer Erin Mirabella talks about how sports can help your child become more confident:
“Sports, or any activity that your child loves, are a great opportunity to increase confidence. The most important thing, is to help your child find a sport, or activity, that he or she loves and can excel at. Your child’s success will help them gain confidence in his or herself and abilities.
In addition, being in sports, especially team sports, makes it easier for kids to meet people and make friends. Two of the biggest concerns for children and adults alike are being accepted and worrying what people think of them. In sports your child already…”
Read more: http://www.momsteam.com/successful-parenting/raising-confident-kids-through-sports#ixzz1saishz1J
Monday, May 14th Drop in Classes:
Land Classes:
Performance Cycle: 6:00am – 7:00 in Studio A/B with Deb
Karma Yoga: 11:30 -12:00 in Studio C/D with Larissa
Cardio Core: 12:05-12:50 in Studio C/D with Tracey
Muscle Works (barbell): 12:05 – 12:50 in The Gym with Kirsten
Group Cycle: 12:05-12:50 in Studio A/B with Joan
Super Cycle: 5:15-6:45 in Studio A/B with Michael
Barbell Blast: 5:30-6:20 in Studio C/D with Kaye
Water Classes:
Shallow H20: 6:30-7:15 in the Training Pool with Simpson
Shallow H20: 8:45-9:30 in the Training Pool with Anne
Tuesday, May 15th Drop in Classes:
Land Classes:
Turn & Burn: 6:20am-7:00am in Studio A/B with Dale
Step Fit: 12:05-12:50 in the GYM with Judy
The Works: 12:05-12:50 in Studio C/D with Tracey
Hi/Lo :5:15pm -6:10 in Studio C/D with Darci
Latin: 6:15pm-7:15pm in Studio C/D with Suzanne
Meditation: 6:45 – 7:45 in Meeting Room 2/3 with Jeremy
Water Classes:
Deep H20:12:05-12:45 in the Training Pool with Marelene
Wednesday, May 16th Drop in Classes:
Land Classes:
Performance Cycle: 6:00am-7:00am in Studio A/B with Ted
Meditation: 6:15 – 7:15 in Meeting Room 2/3 with Jeremy
Muscle Works: 6:30am-7:15 in Studio C/D with Dale
On The Ball: 12:05-12:50 in Studio A/B with Val HM
Cardio Core: 12:05-12:50 in Studio C/D with Lana
HEAT: 12:05-12:50 in the GYM with Val J
Step Circuit: 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A/B with Jenn
Turn and Burn: 6:30pm-7:00pm in Studio A/B with Lida
Core Conditioning: 7:00pm – 7:30 in Studio A/B with Lida
Water Classes:
Shallow/Deep H20 Workout: 8:45am-9:30am in the Training Pool with Dawn J
Shallow H20: 12:05-12:45 in the Training Pool with Tony
Thursday, May 17th Drop in classes:
Land Classes:
Performance Cycle: 6:00am-7:00am in Studio A/B with Harvey
Barbell Blast: 12:05-12:50 in Studio C/D with Val J
Step Circuit: 12:05-12:50 in Studio A/B with Jessie
HEAT: 12:05-12:50 in the GYM with Joan
Hi Low: 5:20-6:20 in Studio A/B with Darcie and Mike
Water Classes:
Shallow/Deep Water Workout: 12:05-12:50 in the Training Pool with Val HM
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