YWCA Lethbridge Co-Ed Fitness Centre
604 - 8 Street South T1J 2K1 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

12 Days of Fitness starts today. Andrea will be posting a video everyday from Dec.7-Dec.18 on our YWCA Co-ed Fitness group page . Just like in the song each day brings a new exercise. Join our group page to follow along. https://www.facebook.com/groups/YWCACoedfitness

Hello everyone, As we adapt to everchanging pandemic guidelines and restrictions we are working hard to continue to meet community health and fitness needs. We are happy to say that our gym is still open for individual workouts and many of our classes are available to livestream and join us from wherever you happen to be. For those wishing to join a livestream, here is a quick walk through that process as it currently stands. Sweat, Body Blast, Unwind, & Yoga are currently av...ailable via livestream in their usual time slots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzzLUg5mtAU&feature=youtu.be

Notice to our wonderful fitness class supporters: We have just learned that starting tomorrow until the 27th of the month that indoor fitness classes are being suspended as a public health measure. Stay posted for updates. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

As this pandemic presses on there has been more recognition of the implications the measures taken have had on mental health. All of the stress, uncertainty, employment challenges and, of course, isolation lead many to report their mental health is suffering. While not a cure all, exercise is an extremely helpful countermeasure that we can all take. Exercise has been shown to improve mental health by reducing depression, anxiety, and bad moods while also improving self esteem and cognitive function. Even taking a short daily walk is enough to start seeing some benefits.

Just wanted to take a moment to share gratitude for those who have and do serve to protect our freedoms. There will be no noon hour class on Remembrance Day, but there will be a 5:00 pm class. May you all have a great day of reflection.

Often the fall brings more comfort foods like soups and stews. Here is a delicious chicken tortilla soup for you to try! http://www.eatingwell.com/rec/251784/chicken-tortilla-soup/

Join Andrea today at 12pm for SWEAT class! There are still spots available!https://ywcalethbridge.com/fitness/services/classes/sweat/

Thanks Precision Nutrition for this handy infographic that can help reduce mealtime time tensions with children and caregivers

As the weather has turned much cooler and looks like it will be wet, group exercise classes will be brought indoors. Register online to ensure you get your spot :) Happy Thanksgiving!