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Take The 10,000 Step Challenge!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:51:19 +0000

We are all looking for ways to get in shape and one of the easiest things you can do to start your way to fitness is WALK. Doctors will tell you that. Physical activity is a vital part of losing weight. And here is one way you can “Step up to the plate”! We had [...]

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 10:43:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

Do You Want To Quit Facebook For A While Like Me?

Sharon Buck — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:48:57 +0000

There was a recent story that even though Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, people are getting so fed up or frustrated with Facebook that they want to take a break from it for a while. That’s true for me! And here’s why… The past two days, I have been sick (it’s actually been [...]

Play Your Cards…Right into a Healthier You!

Sharon Buck — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:05:33 +0000

Yesterday at the KVYMCA, our trainer Alisha was out sick. Her entire family has the flu. So we had to come up with a plan of action! A deck of cards would work just fine. How, you ask? Well, here’s how! Take the deck and shuffle it good! Make sure your Jokers are in it. [...]

The Biggest Loser: It Could Be You!

Sharon Buck — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:56:40 +0000

Having NEVER watched The Biggest Loser before, I felt inspired to this year because it involved children. Not only were adults trying to change their lifestyles but so were three kids who have been struggling with their weight their entire lives. If 3 children can be inspired to get healthy, why can’t we? You here [...]

Run Away, Sharon!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:10:44 +0000

It's TOMORROW!!! The Rise 'N Shine 19th Annual 5K Road Race happens tomorrow morning! It starts at Kennebec Saving Bank in Augusta and it benefits the KV YMCA.

It all comes down to this! The training, the working out, the treadmill, the salads...All the training I've don

Training for the 5K

Sharon Buck — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:12:51 +0000

RISE 'N SHINE! It's the 19th annual 5K Road Race on Friday, September 28th. And when they say "Rise 'N Shine" they mean it! Registration for the 5K starts at 6:00AM and the race begins at sunrise at 6:35. We'll be starting at Kennebec Savings Bank in Augusta and running on the Kennebec Rail Trail. Not only is it "Rise 'N Shine", it's rain or shine as well! It all benefits the Kennebec Valley YMCA.

I've done 5K's before but I haven't run one since last summer. You need to train for this kind of thing. You just can't get up one day and run. If you do, you'll be sorry the next day and could seriously injure yourself.