YMCA of the North Blog

Tips to prepare for surgery, and help aid recovery

Consider healthier alternatives to sugary sodas

Simplify holiday shopping with this list

Assess your child’s readiness for the overnight camp experience

6 ways to make gratitude part of your everyday life

Get informed about diabetes and how the Y can help you reduce your risks

Bust common misconceptions and see the benefits of exercise

Get the skinny on right-sizing your food choices

Body Mass Index: what you need to know

Celebrate the season at the Y or at home

YMCA Camp du Nord is for individuals, families and groups

Hudson Y Members triumphed at Minnesota senior games

Try your hand at a game that’s part tennis, part badminton

Harvest season produces plenty of possibilities

Autumn adventures all around the metro

Build small changes into your lifestyle

Largest-ever one-time grant kicks off an exciting IT improvement policy

Channel your inner photographer for a chance to win Y gear.

Try these tips and ideas for smarter food options.

How the Y helped this young adult regain physical, social and cognitive skills.

Ideas for getting more steps (or pedals) in during the week.

Visit the Y at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

You’ve seen Jillian Michaels on TV, now try her class at the Y

Have a reason to avoid exercising? Not anymore!

Nourishing noshes for National Picnic Month

Enjoy a vacation around home

When the mercury goes up, so should your water intake

Drop off school supplies at your local Y

Blind Shoreview member and trainer worked closely to cross the finish line with a smile

Make a splash adding aquatic exercises to your fitness routine

How a shopping trip to Ikea helped families in transition

Enjoy your summer travels minus the guilty pit stop

Savor the local flavors of the season

School’s out … now what?

Gear up to travel around on two wheels

Become a supermodel of health for your loved ones

Having trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables? Try these fun, healthy, kid-friendly recipes compiled by the Y of the USA.

Gear up for time at the beach or the pool with safety tips.

Six spectacular ways to grow together

Ideas to keep healthy when you’re out of the game

Personal training has made a difference for the May family

Losing 50 pounds and keeping it off

Maximize your membership with free perks

It sneaks into all sorts of foods

Lend a hand to boost your satisfaction and happiness

Sample locally grown seasonal crops

Reuse and recycle to celebrate Earth Month

Most people don’t take up running as a new activity when they are in their 70s. Most people who have surgery to remove cancer aren’t looking for additional challenges in their life. Ron Theberge is not like most people.

Can yoga really be part of your fitness regimen? Yes!

Strengthen, tone and define your entire body