About the Program
The StrongWomenTM program is designed to prevent disease and improve health outcomes for women. In a group environment, participants take part in an active strength training component followed by an interactive, supportive and motivating group discussion with topics that include healthy living, goal setting, nutrition education, behaviour change strategies and tools.
The StrongWomenTM program is designed to prevent disease and improve health outcomes for women. In a group environment, participants take part in an active strength training component followed by an interactive, supportive and motivating group discussion with topics that include healthy living, goal setting, nutrition education, behaviour change strategies and tools.
The program is accessible to women of all ages currently experiencing, or identified as having risk factors for diseases such as:
- arthritis
- cardiovascular disease
- depression
- diabetes
- hypertension
- metabolic and endocrine disorders
- osteoporosis
Pre and post assessments are used to measure changes in participant’s fitness levels. In addition to increased strength and muscle mass, weight control and disease management objectively measured, participants have reported improved energy level, self-confidence, mood, sleep habits, stress management and quality of life.
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Program Details
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Where is it offered?
Nepean YMCA-YWCA 613.727.7070 1642 Merivale Road, Merivale Mall 2nd floor
Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA 613.830.4199 265 Centrum Blvd (Orleans)
How do I register?
Please fill out our registration form
How do I find out more?
To learn more about program pricing please download our StrongWomen Program flyer. For specific program details including location/days and times please contact:
Melody Rochon
How do I find out more?
To learn more about program pricing please download our StrongWomen Program flyer. For specific program details including location/days and times please contact:
Melody Rochon
Regional Director
melody.rochon@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca
melody.rochon@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca
613-233-9331
| Locations offering this program |
| Nepean Y |
| Ruddy Family Y |
