Preparing for a Safe Summer

Valdosta YMCA swim programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming! Drowning Is Preventable. As the season turns from spring to summer, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA encourages children and parents in Valdosta to explore the many benefits of swimming while also keeping safety in mind. In Y swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance … Continue reading Preparing for a Safe Summer

Rotate Your Diet With Carb Cycling

Everyone is looking for the next new thing when it comes to dieting and exercise, especially with summer right around the corner. For a method that is relatively new and challenging, carb cycling may be the next great thing in the effort to overcome a weight loss plateau. While one’s first thought of this method may consist of riding a bike and eating a cheeseburger, … Continue reading Rotate Your Diet With Carb Cycling

Personal Trainers Can Give You a Leg Up

If you are looking for the next leg up in exercise, want to redefine your fitness journey, or need the extra push to meet fitness goals, then a personal trainer may be the answer. This is not a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants decision though. Employing a personal trainer means allowing someone in on your routine. Choosing a trainer should be treated with a lot of consideration. If you … Continue reading Personal Trainers Can Give You a Leg Up

Healthier Baking Recipes

Fudgy Avocado Brownies With Avocado Frosting Ingredients 300 grams dark chocolate, chopped or chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 medium hass avocados, pitted and peeled 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup less 1 tablespoon coconut flour Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line the base and sides of … Continue reading Healthier Baking Recipes