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Healthy living made easier at the YMCA

My one-week trial at the YMCA of Okanagan helped me get out of my health and wellness rut
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At a time when pumpkin spice lattes and working long hours had become my go-to for fall, I decided to start a new routine, committing to visit the for a week and learn what its three health and wellness centres have to offer.

Upon arriving for my first day at the bright, modern YMCA, I immediately felt a sense of inclusion, and was put at ease by the knowledgeable trainers and instructors. With its convenient location and classes, bright open spaces, kind staff and its charitable purpose, it didnÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™t feel like most gyms IÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve been in. It was more of a community centre where people can feel they belong.

The centre offered a multitude of ways for people to improve their physical and mental well-being, and I got the feeling they cared whether I met my health goals.

Personal connections set you up to succeed

During my visits to the downtown Y, the in Rutland and the (operated by the Y), I found the YMCAÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s personal touch goes a long way.

I was grateful to work with a caring and attentive health coach through a free individual training session, which I learned everyone accessing the Y is able to receive at no extra cost. And I was set up with a fitness routine created to help achieve my goals of losing weight, gaining more muscle and feeling comfortable in my own skin again. I loved the stress release and energy boost I felt combining Zumba, yoga and spin classes through my week.

I also learned the YÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s personal connections extend beyond helping community members get and stay physically healthy. As a charity the Y offers , and and provides a variety of , all with a goal of reducing inactivity, isolation and poverty and ultimately building a healthier community for all.

Healthy living made even easier

I was definitely motivated and inspired with my experiences at the YMCA of Okanagan and recommend others try it, too.

If youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™re needing extra motivation to seek out a healthy routine this fall Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ whether itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s to learn a new skill, begin a fitness routine or spend more quality time with family Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ the YMCA is offering until Nov. 15. Your first monthÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s membership cost would be only $20 (or $50 for your whole family). And if finances are still a barrier, the YÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s program is always available thanks to generous donors.

Remember, the Y is all about community and the friendly staff are there to help you every step of the way.

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Breanna Nathorst takes on the heavy bag at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre.
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Breanna Nathorst is spotted by YMCA of Okanagan trainer Collin during a TRX workout.


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