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    Keeping fit and active

    Riding out this pandemic can be tough. But the Y is here to help! 

    Self-isolating at home means staying fit and active is more important than ever to build a strong immune system and stay healthy. Not only that, regular physical activity is proven to combat stress and provide mental health benefits. 

    Take a look at some of our fitness resources below.
    Skate Club virtual sessions

    Skate Club sessions are an accelerated program for kids and young people offering specific coaching and support as participants develop skills and techniques to develop their skateboarding confidence.
    Virtual scooter sessions

    Scooter sessions offer kids and young people the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on a scooter, interact with a coach and gain feedback to build confidence.
    All Aboard virtual sessions

    All Aboard skateboarding sessions offer kids and young people the opportunity to learn and develop their skills on a skateboard, interact with a skateboarding coach and gain feedback to build confidence.
    Exercising smart: boost your brain power for study

    Can exercising help my performance during intense study periods? Or is it a waste of time? The researchers from Monash University’s BrainPark answer these questions and more.
    Getting active: starting small is starting smart

    Is doing a little bit of exercise helpful? Or do I need to exercise a lot to see any benefits? The researchers from Monash University’s BrainPark answer these questions and more.
    Keep Y-Fit at home

    Tutorials on how to do push-ups, squats and work on your core from YMCA NSW. With workouts for teenagers to yoga for older adults.
    A guide to stretching

    ‘Improve flexibility’ remains one of the top three goals for many people starting and returning to their fitness routine. Rightly so, as flexibility and mobility work is an important aspect for all levels of fitness training.
    Why you should exercise when you least feel like it

    If you’re feeling too flat or stressed out to exercise, maybe these are the exact reasons you should be making it a priority.
    It’s your time to Y-Thrive

    Our friends at YMCA Canada have created Y-Thrive, a hub of online fitness and wellbeing videos for you to try out for free!

    In addition to fitness resources, we’re also sharing a range of external resources on how to: