Posts Tagged ‘Fitness’

Fitness equipment happy in new home at CB High School March 20, 2013 No Comments

Fitness and strength equipment from Central Bucks Family YMCA has found a new home at neighboring Central Bucks West High School. The donated equipment includes a decline chest press bench and rack, curl bar rack with 10 bars,  free standing decline and incline benches, adjustable benches, lateral and include chest press benches, roman chair, seated [...]

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SPARK a change | Blog by Lisa Schwartzer January 11, 2013 No Comments

Do you want to get in shape, lose weight or just get your body healthy but have no idea where to begin?  Sure, you can join a gym and tell yourself “here I go” but the problem is “where do I go from here?” A fitness center can be a big, scary place for some [...]

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The Problem With New Year’s Resolutions | Blog by Lisa Walsh, Y fitness instructor January 2, 2013 No Comments

Happy New Year!  A new year to a new you. Although I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, I do believe in goal setting to create a positive habit. What do I mean by this? When it comes to the New Year, everyone wants to completely change the way they live. For example, many decide [...]

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Advice for a healthy holiday season | Blog by Lindsay Peters, Y instructor November 26, 2012 No Comments

You’ve been working hard and eating well all year, perhaps finally losing the last 10 lbs, increasing your cardiovascular endurance, or building muscle and strength. Often we get to this part of the year when holiday parties and gatherings abound and we figure a few weeks of indulgence won’t matter much. My intention is not [...]

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What Size Weight Should I use in My Work Out? | Blog by Lisa Walsh, Y Fitness Instructor October 23, 2012 No Comments

What Size Weight Should I use in My Work Out?  This is a question I hear often.  Strength training is necessary for functional strength in everyday living.  Without strength training with weights or body resistance, the aging process will result in three key features:  loss of bone strength, reduced muscle mass and strength, and lower [...]

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