Members ShareYMCA Member Stories
There is no doubt that exercising is a great way to strengthen your body and become more physically healthy. However, at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we also believe fitness provides an ideal way to strengthen your spirit and your mind. Certainly, many YMCA members have improved their health after joining a YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre. Yet, as these stories show, so many more have also improved their outlook, their attitudes, and their self-esteem:
A New PersonWhen Joanne Edwards first joined the Durham YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre in 2001, her health was weakening. In addition to being overweight and inactive, Joanne was often tired and had difficulty leading an active and healthy lifestyle. > read more Receiving and GivingSteve Gamsby is not a man who does things half way. So, when he joined the Durham YMCA Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre, he didn’t join alone. He brought along his wife Lisa and their two sons. > read more Age is Just a NumberIf you ever think you’re too old to join a fitness program, think again! Long-time YMCA member Lea certainly did when she decided to work towards her Bronze Cross certification – at the age of 60. > read more
