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Group Fitness is Looking for YOU!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Shawnessy YMCA in Calgary’s south west  is actively recruiting certified group fitness instructors to join our fabulous team of volunteer instructors!  There will be subbing opportunities as well as full classes available beginning in summer and fall 2013. If you are interested and a certified …

Staying Motivated – Tip #21

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Make a Promise to Yourself. Write yourself a letter, and promise to keep doing what you’re doing.  Tell yourself why it’s important to keep going; tell yourself why you’re important.  Promise yourself to not forget and to continue on your …

Staying Motivated – Tip #20

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Everybody stumbles. The key is recognizing it and picking yourself up.

Staying Motivated – Tip #19

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Recognize and Celebrate. Step by step, notice the changes.  A lost inch, more energy, 1 size smaller, a better night’s sleep, more willpower; feeling like a superstar. Note these things and celebrate!  Feel good about what you’ve done and allow yourself …

Kicking Off YSurvive

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

YSurvive is back for another year of healthy competition! The Shawnessy YSurvive Kick-Off event will be held on Tuesday February 5th, 2013 starting at 7:15pm in Gym #2*. Attending the Kick-Off will earn you and your team bonus points, so …

Staying Motivated – Tip #16

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Commit. Register for a race, buy a personal training package and schedule appointments, register for a paid class, get a friend to do it with you.  Money down will make you accountable for following through.

Staying Motivated – Tip #11

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Set SMART Goals. Specific – “Run longer” isn’t enough. Setting a goal to run a designated distance by a certain date is Specific. Measurable – Make the goal something that you can track, such as resistance increase when lifting weights.  (eg: tracking the weight you …

Staying Motivated – Tip #9

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Get Involved. Getting involved gives you ownership of your goals.  The YMCA thrives on community involvement and volunteerism. Volunteer application form are available on our website under the “careers and volunteers” tab, and in each branch.

Staying Motivated – Tip #7

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Make a Friend. Introduce yourself to someone.  Staff, volunteers, other members; we’re a friendly family at the YMCA! Group fitness classes and weight training are great ways to meet people with similar interests and goals to yours.

Staying Motivated – Tip #6

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Recognize and Avoid the dreaded “Slump”. Learning to recognize when old habits are creeping back in and nip-it-in-the-bud!  Remember how hard it was to set those new habits? Don’t start over, keep the momentum going!