Fitness & Health

May Mothers Month at the Prosserman JCC
May 30, 2012 to May 31, 2012

Give the Gift of Health and Wellness this Mother's Day! Bring your mother to the Prosserman JCC Fitness Centre for the month of May for FREE! Promotion ends May 31st, 2012 *Towel Service is not included *No refund or credit for existing members For more information, please contact: 416.638.1881 ext. 4000

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Girls Day In
May 8, 2012 to May 8, 2012

Free Event! Tuesday May 8 / 10am-1pm Welcome to our third annual Girls Day In, dedicated to the women of Sherman Campus. Enjoy acupuncture, fitness skincare, handmade jewelry, a Reiki massage corner and much more!  For more information, please contact the Fitness Department at 416.638.1881 x.4000 Click here for more information  

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The Truth about Cholesterol
Nov 16, 2011

Are YOU at Risk?! Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs. In healthy people, about 80 per cent of the cholesterol that?s in the body is produced by the body. The rest comes from what you eat. If you eat a diet high in Saturated and/or Trans fats, chances are you will have elevated levels of bad cholesterol in your blood. Saturated & Trans fats raise levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood…

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Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
Nov 16, 2011

If you're planning to exercise, is it better to eat before, or after, your workout? Eating and exercise go hand in hand. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise, whether it's a casual workout or a serious athletic competition. Maximize your exercise and athletic performance, but keep in mind that the duration and intensity of your activity will indicate what and when…

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Essential Home Fitness Equipment
Nov 16, 2011

Looking to start your own gym at home? Listed below is each component of fitness that you should be including in your workout, and some examples of equipment you can use at home to get you started. Setting up a home gym is a great way to supplement your workouts at the gym, especially if you're not able to visit your gym as often as you'd like. 1: Cardio Training Equipment What It Is: Any type of…

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Virtual "Spin Through Israel"
Nov 6, 2011

Get on a bike at the beautiful Goldie Fitness Centre and join Rabbi Goldstein as she "guides" you on a bike ride through Israel. There will be Israeli music, Israeli landscapes in front of you, and a light Israeli lunch at the end. Bike/spin at your own level- no competition! Babysitting available in our fabulous new "funcentre" for $5 per child. Spin: $10 for members/$15 non-members. By pre-registration…

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