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Spring Ahead

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Dalyce Eykelbosh

Daylight Saving’s Time begins at 2am on Sunday, March 10th 2013 Don’t forget to set your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!

Can You Kettlebell?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Enhance the effectiveness of your strength training and improve your overall fitness results with exercises unique to the kettlebell. New at Eau Claire YMCA: 4-week kettlebell bootcamps! What is so great about the kettlebell? Highly time-effective: Ability to train both …

Contributing to a Healthy Community

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Janette Couch

Weight Floor Safety Please help keep our weight floor safe for everyone by picking up your towels, free weights, water bottles and any other equipment and putting them away in the appropriate space.  These items left on the floor are …

Kettlebell Workout Routines

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

Kettlebells have been around for decades and been used primarily in Eastern Europe for strength training. Kettlebells bring us back to the idea that fitness means the body’s ability to work well as a whole. The entire body is needed to control and …

Should I do Cardio Before or After Weights?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Rob Dickson

One of the most frequently asked questions in the gym is, “should I do cardio before or after I lift weights?” Well the answer is not as clear cut as you think. Trainers, fitness experts, exercise physiologists and scientists are …

Contributing to a Healthy Community

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Janette Couch

Our weight floor can be a very busy and congested area at peak times. It would be helpful to all members, staff and volunteers if we each took time to put away equipment used once completed. Towels, water bottles, free weights …

Members: TODAY Fall/Winter Program Registeration

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Nadina Kaminer

YMCA Fall & Winter Program Registration for members STARTS TODAY! (Non-members on August 20). YMCA Calgary Membership Includes: Access to all Calgary’s facilities including a variety of drop-in fitness classes Access to Canadian YMCAs (click here for a full list) …

Is it better to train with free weights or use machines?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Rob Dickson

When it comes to safety, machines are the better option. It is very hard to do exercises incorrectly with machines and most of the time you won’t be crushed by weights if something goes wrong. You don’t need a spotter or any …