Stress seems to be a common and a reoccurring theme throughout high school, be it a bio final or filling out university applications, it is always lurking over our shoulders. Although stress can be healthy, it has the ability to seriously take a toll on our physical and mental health if we do not deal with it accordingly.
As an athlete, I’ve always valued the miracle of exercise. Whether it was skating laps around the rink or cardio training at the YMCA with my team, fitness always clears my mind and allows me to think without a cloud of stress before me. It is like exercise has the magical ability to completely deplete any form of anxiety within my heart and awaken a sense of self love. I know this sounds cheesy but in reality, if you are any type of athlete- be it a dancer, a hockey player, a yogi- you’ll know how the experience develops you and changes you as an individual.
Regardless of if you are an athlete or not, physical activity is undoubtedly important for your physical health and mental health, for it improves and betters both of them significantly. And to give the opportunity to further better your life, the YMCA is introducing a new Young Adult Membership designed to provide more opportunities for youth in Calgary.
I recommend you take a look and see if any of these opportunities designed for you, fit you! I believe this is a great start to a healthy life. As we a struggle to enjoy the life been given, with change as our only constant, creating a healthy life style is the start to a beautiful journey of self-improvement.
The YMCA also has a contest going on called, 25 Gifts in 25 Days, to celebrate the launch of the new membership from November 21st to December 15th. The prizes are all geared towards helping you better your life-style and love your life. Some of the prizes include a full year membership to the YMCA, a 6 month membership, 60 minute massages, Fitbit Flex, 3 private squash sessions, etc.
So what are you waiting for? Go on ahead and join in on all the fun, and kick off those New Year’s Resolutions a month earlier- there is no harm in learning to be happy right?
