YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

Find ways to move each week with our Facebook LIVE schedule #Hereforgood #StrongerTogether For classes listed as the Guelph Y just hop on over and follow our friends YMCA - YWCA of Guelph to get notifications!

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Friday, January 8, 2021 DAY EIGHT: BEGINNER STRENGTH It’s time to focus on building those muscles and creating a strong foundation for the rest of this challenge! Our workout for day eight is Beginner Upper Body Blast with Josh. If you need a low-impact option, please try our 20 Minute Chair Workout to Activate Your Muscles with Chico. Find your chosen video linked below or at https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness under the proper fitness category! You can fin...d Beginner Strength easily on the side menu in red. Beginner Strength: Beginner Upper Body Blast option: https://www.youtube.com/watch Gentle Fit: 20 Minute Chair Workout to Activate All Your Muscles option: https://www.youtube.com/watch

Tomorrow is Friday Flow! Join Caroline at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page on Friday January 8th for Yoga Flow! Can’t wait to see you!

From budgets to debt, cashless spending, loans, and life after high school, our Financial Literacy Programming with support of Manulife will ensure your teen is financially literate for their future. We have added new 4-part sessions in February and March, register today! Open to all youth that are members and non-members. http://bit.ly/3mDUfX8

Happy International Volunteer Day! Today is a reminder about the contributions of volunteers globally. It is important to recognize and celebrate the efforts o...rganizations and the millions of volunteers have made toward their communities. Today encourages volunteering in your community if you are able to, in whatever way that you can. We thank all those around the world to have lent a hand, given a hand up or just said "what can I do", in this unbelievable year of 2020. See more

Today as we practise we will pay attention to breathing and being still.

Yoga Flow - Friday December 4 at 8 am

Take time to stop and smell the roses! And don’t forget to take time for Yoga! Join Caroline Wednesday Dec 9 at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page as we practise our yoga and take time to breathe and just be still.

Do you value your flexibility and mobility? Do you understand the important of stretching before and after activity? Learn the different types of stretches, why they’re beneficial and how to practice them safely. Join Katelyn for Stretching for Life online workshop on January 11th at 1pm! Free for Y members and non-members. http://bit.ly/3bUNNY4

Let your light shine like a Christmas tree as you practise Yoga Flow with Caroline on Friday December 4 at 8 am!

Zumba Class starts @ 630pm! Link in comments!

Have you shown your support to @ToastyToesWR yet? You only have one more week to make a positive impact in the life of someone who needs your support. Visit their website for more information:

Congratulations to the CMHA Waterloo Wellington for being a 2020 Peace Week Recipient for the positive work they are doing in Waterloo Wellington communities. Here4Hope is a Wellington community-based life promotion and suicide prevention project. The vision for this project is for Wellington to be a community where suicide is prevented and everyone lives with hope and resilience. The Here4Hope framework identifies all the potential evidence-based activities that can contribu...te to life promotion and suicide prevention. There is a role for formal supports, for community agencies/associations/employers and for individuals to contribute to the work. The Here4Hope project is currently focusing on three areas: Support After Suicide, Workplace Wellness, and Community Life Promotion/Mental health Awareness. If you want to learn more about Here4Hope and show your support, please visit: https://here4hope.ca

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Thursday, January 7, 2021 DAY SEVEN: REST We hope you’re feeling good after yesterday’s core workout, or Gentle Fit upper body workout! Next week we start to pick up our pace and include more workouts so make sure you’re not overdoing your body this week. Here is a healthy and customizable recipe for you and your family to try! On the menu today: Better-Than-Take-Out Teriyaki Bowl. https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca//20200311_0047_HFA_VirtualY ... See you tomorrow at 9:00am with our Friday workout.

Today we will focus on poses that build strength and endurance.

Yoga - Monday December 7 at 8 am

Join me for a virtual Zumba class tonight at 6:30pm! Topic: Work it Wednesdays w/ Jen Time: 6:30pm Join Zoom Meeting... https://zoom.us/j/99329313881 Meeting ID: 993 2931 3881 Passcode: 639826

It's mid-week and it's white outside! Inside, it's still mid-week and you might see some white, but it won't be snow! Join Caroline for yoga on Wednesday Nov. 18 at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page and discover how much white you can see!

Check up on your health! Register for one of our Wellness Sessions today! December sessions available now! Register Here: http://bit.ly/YMCAWORKSHOPS_NOVDEC2020

We are still here! You can find a Virtual way to move with us for the time being! We will continue to offer Facebook Live in a limited capacity as our branches settle into re-open! Don't forget you can also come and see us IN PERSON at all of our locations! More information here: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca//health-fitness---aquatics-

Join me tonight on Zoom! Time: 6:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99329313881

We're here to support you with every step of your wellness routine! If you're looking for a fun and challenging workout to do at home, make sure you check out: https://www.thisisy.ca/body/

Congratulations to Project UP for being a 2020 Peace Week Recipient for the positive work they are doing in the Waterloo Region! Project UP is a grassroots initiative that creates safe spaces for young, Black-Muslim girls and women in the Waterloo Region. This group has a powerful vision, "a world where young Black-Muslim women can dream freely and achieve without limits." Project UP provides a range of professional and personal development workshops, creative opportunities and wellness activities for young Black-Muslin women to participate in. To show your support and learn more about Project UP, visit their website: https://www.weareprojectup.com

Dear Members, starting today our region is in the RED - CONTROL level of COVID-19 response. Find out what this means for you: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/member-communications.asp

This week is YMCA Peace Week and we are celebrating individuals and businesses in our community that are working to create positive change. Stay tuned as we share 2020 Peace Week Recipients throughout the week on our Facebook page!

From now until December 10, 2020 you can support ToastyToes Waterloo Region by contributing the cost of a package of socks, instead of buying physical socks. Visit their website for more information: https://www.kwcf.ca/toastytoes

Through Financial Literacy Programming hosted by the Y with the suport of Manulife, youth will learn how to manage their money and make well-informed financial decisions, both today and in their future. There are two learning sessions running with the first 4-part option starting on January 18th. For more information on Financial Literacy Programming, please visit: http://bit.ly/3mDUfX8

In today's practice we shall stretch out to restore our bodies, minds, and spirits.

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Wednesday, January 6, 2021 DAY SIX: STRETCH AND CORE Welcome to day SIX of our YMCA 31-day fitness challenge! You are doing great and we can’t wait to hear about your journey. Today's workout video is a 15 Minute Core Workout with Collin. Your Gentle Fit and low-impact option is a 15 Minute Upper Body Only Chair Workout with Mike. Find your chosen video linked below or at https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness under the proper fitness category! ... YThrive Core 3: 15 Minute Core Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch YThrive Gold 4: 15 Minute Upper Body Only Chair Workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch Like and share. Let us know how you’re doing below in the comments!

Today we will practise our half moon and triangle poses in preparation for our Yoga Flow practice on Friday.

We continue to grow our flow, keeping our navasana pose as well as our half moon!

It's been a short week and that means it's already time for Friday Yoga Flow!! Meet Caroline at 8 am on the Y Facebook page as we finish the week with yoga poses that flow continuously from one pose to another building mobility and strength.

January Wellness Sessions are now available for registration! Our first two sessions begin the week of Jan 11th and focus on Stretching and Mindfulness. Register Here: http://bit.ly/YMCAJAN2021WORKSHOPS

Let your light shine brightly Monday Nov. 23 at 8 am on the Y Facebook page as we practise our yoga together with Caroline. Photo credit D. Lisso.

Congratulations to Samrawit Solomon for being a 2020 Peace Week Recipient for the work she is doing in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region. Samrawit is only 15 years old and has been in Canada for just over a year, but is determined to make positive change in her community and give back to others. Samrawit started volunteering in her YMCA community to serve people of all different ages, but has taken on over 15 other volunteering opportunities. From the Y's Newcomer Leadership Pro...gram to the KW Multicultural Centre, Green House Innovation, Bring on the Sunshine Festival, Black Lives Matter, Ray of Hope events, and local school events. She encourages peace by being there for others in her community, influences youth to try new things, shares her culture, and helps her peers feel connected. Thank you for being you and supporting our community, Samrawit! See more

As we practise our Yoga Flow, our focus is on landing softly while developing strength and endurance by making each pose the best it can be.

Join Sonia Thursday nights for Zumba on Zoom! Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAoce2gpjsuGNDXpVxEABmSJgjKn-ks_

Let’s not forget what we have to look forward to in a few months and don’t forget Yoga with Caroline on Wednesday January 6th at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page!

We are working hard to keep you and your family safe at our Ys. Help us flatten the curve by wearing your mask, practicing physical distancing, washing/sanitizing your hands, and staying home if you’re feeling unwell. For more information on what we are doing at our facilities, visit: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/reopening.asp

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 DAY FIVE: REST The first week of this challenge, we want to help you create a sustainable fitness routine and avoid burnout. You have four rest days this week to start your body off safely and help your muscles repair from each workout. If you feel like you need to get moving, we encourage you to explore YMCA at Home and try a free online workout: https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness... Remember, tomorrow is a CORE day! See you then.

Today we will say goodbye to turkey and embrace pigeon! Pigeon pose that is!

Together, we can eliminate stigma and ensure people receive the support they need. Watch our Stand up to Stigma video to get a quick look at what you will learn in our upcoming webinar. To register for the YGAP’s Stand Up to Stigma webinar on October 22nd at 1pm, go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3865971253547979787

Calling all parents and youth! Before your teen graduates from high school, it's important they have an understanding of financial management. Register the youth in your life for our Financial Literacy Programming with the support of Manulife! First 4-part session starts on January 18, 2021 at 4:00pm. Youth do not need to be a Y member to take part in sessions. http://bit.ly/3mDUfX8

Turkey has been getting a lot of attention the past few days but perhaps it's time to let the light shine on Pigeon! Join Caroline on Wednesday October 14th at 8:00 am Live on the Y Facebook page as we practise our pigeon pose!

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Monday, January 4, 2021 DAY FOUR: CARDIO Let’s start this week off with some fun but challenging HIIT! For individuals comfortable with High Intensity Interval Training, we will be doing a customizable 25 Minute No Equipment HIIT workout with Shelley. For a Gentle Fit and low-impact option, try our Gentle Fit functional training seated class with Melissa. Find your chosen video linked below or at https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness under the proper fitness c...ategory! 25 Minute No Equipment HIIT option: https://www.youtube.com/watch Gentle Fit Functional Training option: https://www.youtube.com/watch Like and share! GOOD LUCK.

Today's yoga will start our new year with stretches for our lower body as well as mobility movements for our upper body.

Registration for swimming lessons and children's programs is open and spots are limited! Visit our website and follow the instructions for fall online registration. https://bit.ly/2StykoT

The holidays are over. The cookies are gone. Let’s refocus with yoga And come back to our om. Join Caroline for Yoga, Live on the Y Facebook page at 8 am Monday January 4th.

Are you an essential worker looking for school-aged child care? We're now offering Emergency Child Care for eligible families. Learn more: http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Problem gambling is falsely thought to be caused by a lack of willpower or character flaw/defect. We know that stereotypes are harmful, and together we can stop them from continuing! To learn how, join us for YGAP’s Stand Up to Stigma premier video on October 13th at 7p.m on our Y Facebook page.

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Sunday, January 3, 2021 DAY THREE: REST Today is a rest day to regroup and do what feels best for you! Depending on the weather, we encourage you to get outside for a walk or do a low-impact exercise of your choice. Here is an easy but healthy recipe for you to try at home, Southwest Rice Bowl: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca//20200311_0047_HFA_VirtualY ... See you tomorrow at 9:00am with new videos.

Our Thanksgiving hours are 7:00 AM to Noon! Join us for a morning class: https://bit.ly/3g7L92y

We're excited to be providing Emergency Child Care to eligible families. Learn more at http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

This Thanksgiving weekend, I am thankful for the members and friends who have taken part in my Live Y Facebook yoga classes. Tomorrow, Thanksgiving Monday, I am teaching Live at ARK, but encourage you to check out the saved videos and choose one of your favourites to practise. I’ll be back Live on Wednesday October 14 at 8:00 am. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Saturday, January 2, 2021 DAY TWO: YOGA & PILATES After yesterday, we want to take it slow while still strengthening your body! Today’s video is the 25 Minute Gentle Stretch session with Eunmi. Our Gentle Fit option is 20 Minute Chair Yoga with Michelle. Find your chosen video linked below or at https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness under the proper fitness category! Make sure you take today to relax, stretch out your muscles and get ready for next week. ... YThrive FLOW 9: 25 Minute Gentle Stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch YThrive GOLD 6: 20 Minute Chair Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch Like and share!

School-aged Emergency Child Care spaces are now available for eligible families. Learn more: http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Did you know that stigma is the most common barrier preventing people from seeking mental health services? Together, we can eliminate stigma and ensure people receive the support they need. To learn how, join us for YGAP’s Stand Up to Stigma premier video at 7p.m on October 13th at our Y Facebook page.

#Y31DayChallenge2021 Friday, January 1, 2021 DAY ONE: CARDIO Happy New Year! To start our challenge off right, we are doing the 15 Minute Bodyweight Cardio class with Shelley. Our Gentle Fit (low-impact) option of the day is 20 Minute Standing and Walking Movements with Melissa. Find your chosen video linked below or at https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness under the proper fitness category! Make sure you stretch and drink lots of water before starting. If you feel dizzy at all, ...take a break or stop for today. GOOD LUCK! 15-Minute Bodyweight Cardio Option: https://www.youtube.com/watch 20-Minute Standing and Walking Movements Option: https://www.youtube.com/watch Like and share this post to get your family and friends involved with our fitness challenge!

Happy Thanksgiving! Join Rob Fox and get in a pre-Turkey workout session!

For those taking part in our free 31-day fitness challenge, the day is here! Today is DAY ONE of our challenge and we are excited to support you through the next 31 days. Make sure you refer to the schedule daily to follow along! Each morning at 9:00am, we will post your suggested YMCA at Home fitness video along with a low-impact option. All videos can be accessed at anytime on YMCA at Home. We will also be sharing fun and healthy recipes, as well as wellness tips to keep you motivated. Let’s do this! #Y31DayChallenge2021 To ensure you’re ready for this challenge, please read our Health Disclaimer and Safety Warning: https://www.ymcahome.ca/safety

Starting mid-January, all youth will have the opportunity to virtually attend 4-part learning session with the support of Manulife This programming will teach youth aged 13-18 the importance of money management and how to understand their finances, while also taking part in activities to meet each age group’s developmental needs. Register your teen today! http://bit.ly/3mDUfX8

Eligible families can now register for school-aged Emergency Child Care. Learn more: http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Are you in need of Emergency Child Care for your school-aged child? We now have spaces for eligible families. Learn more at http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Emergency Child Care spots are now available for eligible families. Learn more at http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Our free at-home 31-day fitness challenge has every fitness level in mind! For those who are beginner to intermediate, you can follow along with the provided schedule and suggest online videos. For those who may need more stability, we will be posting a low-impact and "Gentle Fit" option on our Facebook page that follows along with the 31-day schedule. Online links to each workout video will be posted on the Y Facebook page daily at 9:00am! You can also access free workout videos anytime at: https://www.ymcahome.ca

We're excited to announce that we'll be providing Emergency Child Care at some of our locations. Learn more at http://www.thisisy.ca/childcare

Today we will focus on our balance and our breath in order to center ourselves, knowing that center is not a place, but a dialogue.

Does your teen need help to better understand budgets, smart spending, and life after high school? With the support of Manulife, the Y is hosting virtual Financial Literacy Programming starting in January with 4-part sessions to support your youth with their current and future money management. Youth taking part in sessions do not have to be a Y member. Register today! http://bit.ly/3mDUfX8

Are you looking to change up your fitness routine for the New Year? Join us for a FREE 31-DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE using online workouts through YMCA at Home! You can follow along with an easy and customizable fitness schedule to help you stay motivated. The challenge starts on January 1st! https://www.ymcahome.ca #Y31DayChallenge2021

Today's yoga will stretch out our bodies after the long Christmas weekend.

Caroline's been busy trying out new snowshoes, but she's back on Monday December 28 at 8am Live on the Y Facebook page with yoga to stretch out and recover! See you then!

We think it’s time for a positive change with a little bit of challenge! Start 2021 off with our upcoming 31-day fitness challenge using free online workouts that will be provided. Follow the schedule below and check in with your local Y Facebook page daily to take part in this challenge. Are you in? https://www.ymcahome.ca #Y31DayChallenge2021

"Even Rudolph wears a mask!" Thank you to Fred from our Stork Family YMCA for sharing this fun photo. We appreciate everyone who is working hard to keep our members and staff safe in these unprecedented times. Happy Holidays!

This is the second time we’ve been mandated to close our buildings this year. We’ve come this far with your support, understanding, and patience and it looks like we’ll need it for a little bit longer. Find out more: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/member-communications.asp

For anyone who has difficulties with standing activities but are looking to improve their muscle activation and strength, we have the at-home workout for you! Try this 28-Minute Chair Workout that will activate your entire body while ensuring you have stability.

It's Christmas yoga in the bathroom!! And, although it's Wednesday, we are practising our Yoga Flow :) !

Join Caroline for yoga on Wednesday December 23rd at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page. One of our members has named it Wacky Wednesday so tune in and see just how wacky it can be!!

After a long day of sitting at a desk, it's important to give your body a break to move. This quick 15-minute interval cardio workout will help you release any stress from the day while activating your muscles and getting your heart rate up!

Tune in to today's session of #ConnectingFromHome to hear how the #ymcaofthreerivers have adapted programs and services for adults, youth and children during #C...OVID2019. #StrongerTogetherWR #ThisIsY #FamilyCompassWR #HereForGood YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA - YWCA of Guelph Stratford-Perth Family YMCA See more

Today's practice will focus on poses for the lower back.

Looks like we’re heading into lockdown....but Yoga with Caroline will continue! Join Caroline Monday December 21 at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page as we focus on stretching out after the weekend!

Check out our Holiday Facebook LIVE schedule! For the Everyday Senior's Class, be sure to follow YMCA - YWCA of Guelph

For your Sunday workout, we want to help you stay mindful of your body and get ready for the week ahead. If you have been following along with our workouts this week, we want you to enjoy this relaxing 25-minute Yoga and Stretch class that will help relieve tight hips and any soreness in your lower back.

It's time to wake up your body with this brand new workout video! You can join us for a 10-minute yoga session to start the day right.

Dear Members, here are our holiday hours for 2020. As always, you can stay up-to-date on our communications here: https://www.ymcacambridgekw.ca/en/member-communications.asp

Today's practice comes with lots of entertaining moments!

We’re all fired up for yoga! Join Caroline on Friday December 18th at 8 am Live on the Y Facebook page as we warm up our bodies through our Yoga Flow!

The 40 minute beginner pilates class will develop your core muscles while also developing flexibility and reducing tension in the body. Join us for this beginner-friendly workout and get your body moving: For more YMCA at home workouts, visit: https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness

Zumba virtual class @ 6:30pm - see link here or in comments! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99329313881

It's important to listen to your body when starting a fitness routine. That's why YMCA at Home provides members with a wide variety of free workout videos for each fitness level. From Yoga to Cardio, Core Strengthening, Gentle fit and Youth workouts, there is something for everyone. Let's get moving! https://www.ymcahome.ca/yfitness

Today we will invite a series of poses drawn from Rodney Yee and complete a "grounding" practice.

Is your house filling up with sweets and other treats?? Stay strong by practising yoga! Join Caroline on the Y Facebook page on Wednesday December 16 at 8 am and find your inner strength! Incredible and beautiful Gingerbread house courtesy of fellow yogini and Y member, Jeannie.

Today we revisit poses that stretch our shoulders and back.

Today we will flow our poses into the weekend!

Today we will give attention to our neck and shoulders as we continue to develop mobility and flexibility.