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Andrew: “It’s not just about losing weight”

9.01.2015

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“…an incredible journey which has truly changed my life!”

Andrew Noble, 48 of St Annes began his journey with YMCA in February 2014.

Andrew pictured above in January 2015 and below early last year before commencing his new lifestyle.

Andrew was referred by his GP to join the Exercise on Referral scheme at YMCA St Annes and says from his first original assessment with Y:Active Referral Office Leigh Copley he discovered a whole new world of inspiration that would lead on to his complete life changing experience.

He shares his personal story with us here.

Andrew recalls […]

These Girls Do… YMCA Members on Overcoming their Fears

20.11.2014

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Sport England recently launched their ‘This Girl Can’ campaign to celebrate those who already lead active lifestyles and to empower other women to join them.

The campaign is backed up by Sport England research which found 75% of women aged 14 – 40 years old want to be more active but that there are common reasons why women are stopping themselves from exercising.

Reasons included not wanting to look sweaty in front of others, believing they’re not fit enough or good enough at an activity or that they don’t have the right equipment. Some women also said […]

Fiona’s a Winner in More Ways than 1

29.09.2014

Featured Success Stories, Real Y:Active Member Stories

Fiona’s daughter Brogan collecting the iPad Mini on her behalf.

Fiona Fraser – won’t let Fibromyalgia beat her.

A YMCA member of 4 years, Fiona Fraser of Thornton Cleveleys was over the moon when she found out she was the winner of our iPad Mini!

Fiona was picked at random having entered our competition during the summer as part of the pre-launch campaign for YMCA’s new App and digital class bookings facilities.

Unfortunately Fiona could not attend to pick up her prize herself and daughter Brogan gladly accepted on her behalf.

Fiona suffers […]

Joy’s Momenta Journey

3.09.2014

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“I have tried Weight Watchers and Slimming World but Momenta is the only thing that has worked for me”

Joy Peters

Age: Doesn’t matter 😉
Membership: YMCA Member

Over the years Joy Peters had fallen into the yo-yo diet trap, losing weight for a couple of months and then putting it all back on.

Following her recovery from a serious back injury, Joy took up full membership of YMCA and she’s been attending Aqua Aerobics at YMCA Fleetwood three times a week. During one of her visits to the centre […]

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