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If you’re worried you still look pregnant several weeks after the birth of your baby, you’re not alone. Look at it this way: it took nine months for your body to prepare for the birth, so it’s going...

Yesterday, YMCA Club polished off our dancing shoes to host the annual Seniors’ Christmas party. The lively event was attended by around 100 members and their guests, and featured lunch and drinks...

In writing the Central YMCA guide ‘Tri harder: The A-Z of Triathlon for Improvers, I wanted to provide an unintimidating and easy to use guide to the sport. Although Triathlon is in many ways quite a...

Abigail Tan, Head of UK, Europe and USA for St Giles Hotels, is running the New York Marathon this Sunday to help raise £20,000 for the YMCA Club’s children’s programme, ensuring we can help some of...

There are many great benefits from swimming but many people don't include it in their workout routines. Find out why it's time to take the plunge and add swimming to your exercise regime.

Now you’ve signed up for your marathon, it’s time to get down to the business of training. Training can be tough, especially if you’re a beginner, and it can be difficult to know what kind of...

There’s no better way to find out what it’s like to be a part of YMCA Club then hearing from the members themselves. This time we hear from Justin Cowling, who has benefitted from YMCA Club being...

Injuries can stop you in your tracks. So how can we prevent them?

Well it’s finally here, Race Day. Here you are on the start line, covered in war paint and looking dangerous. Are you ready to go? Let’s re-wind 24 hours and look at the build up to your race, to...