If you're in need to support in dealing with grief or tough circumstances the folks at Foundry downtown Prince George are ready to help you. The YMCA staff are trained and specialize in helping our youth through some of their toughest days. Learn more about what resources there are for you, and how easy they are to acc...

It's important to stay active! Whether it's doing simple tasks, enjoying the outdoors, or playing with technology there are many ways to stay busy and active and in turn stimulating your brain! We check in with one of the activities being put on by the YMCA at Simon Fraser Lodge that is helping do exactly THAT!

Infertility can be a difficult topic to talk about making it very important to break the stigma and raise awareness during National Infertility Awareness Week. We catch up with Dr. Caitlin Dunne, a reproductive specialist with Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine in British Columbia who is working to close this inf...

It's important to stay active for all ages, including even the oldest resident at Simon Fraser Lodge in Prince George who just turned 100. We stop in and take in some carpet bowling in this edition of Fridays with the YMCA.

When you are buying new shoes there should be plenty of factors you're considering. The bottom line is you need to make sure you have the right shoes for the right job, otherwise you could leave your feet feeling tired and it could ultimately impact your health. We get educated with Edge Orthotics in Prince George on h...

The YMCA in Prince George is excited to be launching a new program called Mindful Monkeys! Learn more about the program on the show and the ages it is geared towards on this edition of Fridays with the YMCA.

If your kids could use some education on how to stay safe when home alone, the YMCA of Northern BC has the course for you! We go through some of the information about the course, and take the quiz on the show in this edition of Fridays with the YMCA.

This week Katie and Cheryl from the YMCA in Prince George show us what the healthy hip and knee program is all about, and test Caden to see if he would benefit from the program.

This week we meet John, a cycle fit volunteer instructor at the Prince George Family Y who puts Caden through the paces of a cycle fit class, and shares details on how you can become a volunteer fitness instructor!

If you're looking for somewhere to send your kids this Spring Break, consider getting them inside to the YMCA and their rec room setup! Check out some of the new toys and games ready for the kids over the next few weeks.

There are plenty of reasons to get excited about the YMCA in Prince George including new equipment! You can check it all out this weekend during the YMCA's open house!

Folks who aren't classified as neurotypical can fit under the neurodivergent term which can mean various things. We dive into what the terms mean with Jane Daigle a Concurrent Disorders Clinician from Foundry Prince George and the YMCA of Northern BC.

The YMCA here in Prince George does a lot more than just fitness! The YMCA is very involved with the recreation programs within Simon Fraser Lodge preparing activities and crafts just like the one we saw with kids from the Polaris Montessori Elementary School!

If you're looking for some good ideas for exercises to try, this segment is for you! Learn from Cheryl and the YMCA team on some great moves and routines to try to keep yourself fit and flexible going forward.

Looking to train for a marathon this summer, a half? Or perhaps just looking to get up to speed before the PG Iceman? Learn the tips and tricks from the YMCA in Prince George.

In case you haven't heard the Canadian Mental Health Association is holding a push-up challenge during the month of February! The goal of the fundraiser is to raise awareness and funds for mental health support across Canada including the CMHA Northern BC chapter. You can find our page here to support our cause.

If you've ever jumped rope, you know it can give you an incredible cardio workout. We show you some tips and tricks on the show that can take your jump rope session to the next level.

If you're looking for some advice, then you're in luck. We get tips and tricks to set SMART goals to start 2024 and even some new ideas to try to improve your eating habits in a good way. We catch up for that and more with Kyle Myers a Registered Dietician here in Prince George.

How does one shovel without hurting their back? Well it turns out there is a method to this that'll leave you with a lot less pain than going full bore outside in the snow! We learn the proper way to shovel with Altea Physiotherapy and Wellness downtown Prince George.

At the YMCA it doesn't matter what shape you're in! Improve your fitness with the motivation of your peers. Improve your mobility as part of this new circle mobility class set to launch.

Project Self Hollistic Therapy has brought a new service to our region called Hot and Cold Contrast Therapy which takes participants from a hot sauna into an icy cold plunge which has proven to be good for many aspects of one's health. We tried it out on the show! You can find more info here.

If you're looking for somewhere to send your kids this holiday season, consider sending them to the YMCA here in Prince George who are offering plenty of programs to keep the kids busy! You can sign up by calling the YMCA or visiting the front desk.

It's getting close to ringing in 2024, and when that clock turns over on New Years Eve you may be planning on fulfilling some New Years resolutions! We look at how to make them realistic with the YMCA in Prince George.

With many cold months ahead, you can do some preventative work by working out your core, hips, and your leg muscles. These movements will improve your balance and could even prevent a slip or fall this winter and beyond.

Maybe you're looking for a change of pace? Perhaps just a new career start? Perhaps you should think about being an early childhood educator at the YMCA.

The Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre has some of the best temperatures in the Nechako Valley, there's no arguing that. We check out an aquafit class to take advantage of the amenities for Fridays with the YMCA.

There's a lot to discover at Chinook Yoga, whether you're looking for more traditional yoga, hot yoga, and more. We stop by to take in a WARM Flow State class with Kendra.

Is your skin struggling with the shift in weather? Maybe you're looking for some tips on when the best time of the day is to apply moisturizer. We touch on all areas of winter skin care with Dr. Matthew Roberts here in Prince George.