Do you suffer from arthritis or know someone who does? The Plant City Family YMCA is one of five YMCAs in the Tampa Bay area that offers a grant-funded program, called Enhance® Fitness, proven to improve quality of life for those with arthritis. Enhance® Fitness is an evidence-based program. This means that research confirms the […]
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Doctor’s Note: “Sharing the Love (and the Allergens)”
Love is in the air— along with common allergens. With Valentine’s day in the middle, February is the month to celebrate love throughout classrooms, work environments and restaurants.
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Did you know February is Healthy Heart month?
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Work your backside
Often unintentionally, the posterior muscles are overlooked, and can lead to poor posture, low back pain and even injury.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Live strong at the YMCA
Many people affected by cancer need support and help dealing with the physical and emotional challenges the disease brings. The Plant City Family YMCA continues to provide that support at no cost to cancer survivors and their families. Livestrong is designed for adults who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or their […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Achieving your new year goals
What have you resolved to do this year?
Continue ReadingDoctor’s Note: Are you Allergic to the Holidays?
Christmas is near and allergies are here! Pass the holiday spirit and the box of tissues, because seasonal allergens are joining the celebration.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: What is Tabata?
Tabata is one of the quickest ways to boost metabolism and burn fat.
Continue ReadingManaging Stress during the Holidays
With long to-do lists, upcoming family gatherings and, for some, reminders of lost loved ones, it’s no wonder the holiday season is referred to as “hustle and bustle.” We’re also bombarded with messages telling us that this is supposed to be a joyous season, full of love, laughter and light. But what do we do […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: You shouldn’t skip squats
The squat is the king of all exercises.
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