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Christy Marthaller

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Date registered: November 20, 2012

Latest posts

  1. Commitment to Community Capital Campaign — May 16, 2013
  2. Meet the Trainer-Greg Loerzel — May 9, 2013
  3. 5k Battle Plan — May 3, 2013
  4. Commitment to Community — April 25, 2013
  5. Treat Your Feet Right! — April 18, 2013

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  1. Welcome to Wellness! — 1 comment
  2. Meet the Trainer-Greg Loerzel — 1 comment
  3. Prepping for Triathlons — 1 comment
  4. Healthy Family Home (Part 2)- Eat Healthy — 1 comment

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May 16

Commitment to Community Capital Campaign

The Kandiyohi Area Family YMCA has, throughout its short history, been a leader. During the past twelve years, the YMCA has achieved recognition and earned a reputation as one of the leading human social service agencies in our area. Programs and services of the Y have continued to grow and meet the needs and demands …

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May 09

Meet the Trainer-Greg Loerzel

Hi.  I’m Greg Loerzel.  I am a personal trainer at the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA.  I have been a member of the wellness staff here at the Y for almost three years now.  Prior to working here I worked at the Albert Lea Family Y in Albert Lea, MN. Passion for exercise and helping …

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May 03

5k Battle Plan

Runners at all levels of experience and physical condition can succeed at preparing for and then racing a five kilometer road race.  Opportunities to partake in local 5ks are virtually countless; on any given weekend throughout the summer season in Minnesota, chances are good that there is a 5k being staged within a one hour …

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Apr 25

Commitment to Community

'Mystery Donor'

The Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA was a grass roots idea started by a group of local citizens in 1996.  The YMCA used a variety of locations to conduct quality programs that continued to grow at a rapid pace.  In 2000, a Capital Campaign to build a new YMCA facility began.  Construction commenced in 2001 …

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Apr 18

Treat Your Feet Right!

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Le’ts face it, our feet are extremely important to us.  They carry us for our entire lives.  It’s quite obvious then how important it is in the fitness arena to find an appropriate pair of shoes. Its a good idea to buy athletic shoes at a store that specializes in them.  You will find a greater selection and sales …

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Apr 12

Healthy Family Home (Part 7) – You’re the Adult…

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Raising a family is a tough job. You are the primary role model for your children as they grow. They learn how to eat, to play and to connect with others and the world around them by watching how you behave and by learning what you teach them. As they grow and venture out into the world, other …

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Apr 02

Healthy Family Home (Part 6) – Sleep Well

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Continuing our effort to help encourage a Healthy Family Home this is the fifth in a series dedicated to the Healthy Family Home initiative with the YMCA of the USA.  There are 5 pillars of a Healthy Family Home: Eat Healthy, Play Every Day, Get Together, Go Outside and Sleep Well. Rested and Ready to …

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Mar 14

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program- What is diabetes?

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Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone …

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Mar 08

Healthy Family Home (Part 5) – Go Outside

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Continuing our effort to help encourage a Healthy Family Home this is the fourth in a series dedicated to the Healthy Family Home initiative with the YMCA of the USA.  There are 5 pillars of a Healthy Family Home: Eat Healthy, Play Every Day, Get Together, Go Outside and Sleep Well. Key Healthy Habits Protect …

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Feb 28

Trainer Spotlight – Janel Rodahl

Greetings!  I am Janel Rodahl and I am BA Degree from the University of Minnesota in Fitness and Health Education.  I have 30 years experience coaching, teaching, and personal training.  I have Varsity Head Coaching experience with high school age girls as well as all ages in the fitness industry. I personally have been recognized nationally in basketball and …

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