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Stay Mentally and Physically Fit by Joining a Las Vegas Gym and Doing These Activities

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Join the Y’s Las Vegas Gym Today

A key component to healthy living is fitness. Staying active, both physically and mentally, will give you more energy and keep you from living a sedentary life. In addition to regular visits to our Las Vegas gym, here are some things you can do to improve mental and physical fitness:

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Keys to Staying Mentally Healthy

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Your mental health is just as important as your physical health—in fact, they’re inextricably linked. Taking care of your mental health is more than just going to therapy every week. These tips can help you make changes and form positive habits that can improve your mood, enhance your quality of life, build confidence, and help you find the strength you need to handle anything life may throw your way. 

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How to Inspire a Love of Reading in Young Children

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Inspire Your Child’s Love for Reading

Inspiring a love of reading in your child begins at a young age. Reading just 15 to 20 minutes every day benefits young children in many ways – from improving their vocabulary to encouraging an active imagination. These tips will help make reading fun for your child at every age.

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Avoiding the "Summer Slide": Why Summer Learning Matters

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Keep your Kids Engaged at the Y This Summer

According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), unstructured summers without learning opportunities can cause your children to fall behind in school, gain weight and miss out on college opportunities. Here's why it's so important to keep your kids active and engaged during the summer months.

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Keys to Keeping Your Child Engaged and Active During Summer Break

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Sign Your Child Up for Summer Camp at the Y

Over summer break, you want your kids’ days to be filled with as many fun and engaging activities as possible. Spending a few hours each day engaging in physical activities allows their bodies and minds to stay active all summer long. Here are a few tips to help you keep your kids active during summer break.

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Why Losing Weight Involves More than Just What the Scale Shows

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Focus on These Things When Trying to Lose Weight

Weight loss is a comprehensive process that involves burning fat, building muscle and improving your overall health. Many people gauge their weight loss progress on what the scale says. However, some weight loss professionals recommend not to weigh yourself too often, as the number you see may not tell the whole story.

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How to Foster an Active Lifestyle for Your Children

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Encourage Your Children to Be Active by Following These Tips

One of the most important things you can do for your children is to help them establish a healthy lifestyle. Here are some of the best ways you can help teach your child to be active and healthy.

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Teaching Your Children How to Establish Healthy Relationships

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The Y Provides a Productive Setting for Your Child to Develop Healthy Relationships

As children grow, they interact with others, develop friendships and eventually get into romantic relationships. It is crucial to talk to children about healthy relationships, so they are well equipped to identify red flags, set healthy boundaries and effectively communicate their standards with their partners.

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Adopt These 10 Nightly Habits for a Better Night’s Sleep and More Productive Days

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These 10 Habits Will Help You Sleep Better and Wake Up Refreshed

The bedtime rituals you practice can have a direct impact on your energy level, state of mind and mood the next day. It has a lot to do with the quality and quantity of the sleep you get. Below are 10 easy nightly routine tweaks to make all your tomorrows productive and more enjoyable.

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5 Tips for Staying Winter-motivated at Your Las Vegas Gym

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