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It's time to feel better.

Learn to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.

If you struggle to fit fitness into your life, you’re not alone. 80% of the population is not achieving the minimum recommended amount of exercise to prevent disease. We’re here to help. As a part of membership, you can lean on the support and guidance of a certified health coach to get and stay active and make sustainable improvements to your diet.

Address your unique needs through an evidence-based program.

As part of our YMCA’s charitable mission to build a healthier community, we’ve partnered with the Diabetes Prevention Research Group at UBC Okanagan to provide our members with their evidence-based program proven to result in long-term exercise and dietary changes.

What you can expect:

  • Six weekly one-on-one sessions with your coach
  • Motivational techniques to help you stick with exercise and strategies for meal planning
  • Personalization for your unique health needs and lifestyle
  • Track your diet and exercise
  • Additional follow-up appointments at 1, 6 and 12 months

Learn how to:

  • Set realistic goals and measure progress
  • Identify barriers to healthy behaviours
  • Build exercise habits
  • Build healthy nutrition habits
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When I was told that my blood pressure was too high, I felt defeated, mentally, physically, and emotionally. But, after meeting with my health coach once a week, I feel like my old self is back. My blood sugar and pressure have dropped and I feel better than I have in a long time. Don't think twice about joining this amazing program, as I can say with a smile that I did it, I'm still doing it, and I feel great!
— Anonymous

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Small Steps for Big Changes is included in your Y Membership.

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Small Steps for Big Changes is provided in partnership with the Diabetes Prevention Research Group at UBC Okanagan.
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