See the Results! Over 50 people came out to participate in the 6th Annual Indoor Triathlon on Saturday, February 23rd hosted by the Melrose and Torigian Family YMCAs. Seven waves of participants started with a 10 minute swim, moved on to a 30 minute bike and concluded with a 20 minute run. The top finishers […]
Full StoryThe Saugus YMCA has been awarded a $20,000 grant from YUSA for the “Healthy Weight and Your Child” program. This 15-week program incorporates three components – healthy eating, physical activity and family. It has been discovered that family dynamics play a critical role in the choices youth make regarding diet and nutrition. “We are excited […]
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Omar is a middle schooler with cerebral palsy who started working out with personal trainer, Josh Brown, at the Melrose Family YMCA in the Spring of 2018. Initially, personal training came as a recommendation from Omar’s physical therapist to improve his overall strength and health before he started middle school, but over time it grew […]
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It is time to start training for the first 5k of the YMCA of Metro North Series! Here are some tips to get you started: Discuss your fitness goal with your physician. Make sure you let him/her know you are planning on walking or running a 5k. Gear up! It is not all about how […]
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A Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Pilot Program Y-Heart is a blood pressure self-monitoring program at the YMCA of Metro North, debuting in 2019. The American Heart Association has determined that 46% of adult Americans have high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. The purpose of this program is to […]
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