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5 Simple Ways to Move More Every Day

Tips and tricks July 10, 2026

Would you like to move more but struggle to find the time or motivation? The good news is that you don't need an intense workout program to enjoy the benefits of physical activity. A few simple habits can help you add more movement to your daily routine and build a healthier, more active lifestyle. Discover five easy ways to stay active at home, outdoors, or as part of your everyday activities.

2. Take Advantage of the Outdoor Spaces Around You

Parks, bike paths, trails, and green spaces offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy physical activity while spending time outdoors. 

For example, you could: 

  • go for a walk around your neighbourhood 

  • try running 

  • enjoy a bike ride 

  • play with your children at the park 

  • organize a sports activity with friends 

  • head to a green space for frisbee, badminton, or spikeball 

Outdoor activities not only help you move more, but they also support well-being, boost your energy, and reduce stress. They're a great way to care for both your physical and mental health. 

Every Movement Counts

Moving more doesn't require major lifestyle changes. By gradually adding a few simple habits to your daily routine, you can improve your health, boost your energy, and build a sustainable active lifestyle. 

No matter where you're starting from, the YMCA can support your journey with a wide range of group fitness classes, aquatic activities, gyms, and wellness programs designed to help you stay active while enjoying the many benefits of physical activity.

Discover our Group Fitness Classes

Cardio and endurance
Dance

Zumba®

  • Westmount YMCA
  • Du Parc YMCA
  • Cartierville YMCA
  • Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA

A choreographed class with moderate- to high-intensity movements for a festive…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Flexibility, mobility, and posture
Strength-training
Yoga and pilates

Vinyasa Yoga

  • Westmount YMCA
  • Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA

A series of dynamic flowing poses (asanas), synchronizing each pose with a…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Cardio and endurance
Dance

Belly Dancing

  • Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
  • Cartierville YMCA

A choreographed class that features movements from Middle Eastern belly dancing.…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Strength-training

Gentle Toning

  • Westmount YMCA
  • Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)
  • Cartierville YMCA

Gentle toning exercises performed with or without equipment to work out the main…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Strength-training

Y Pump

  • Westmount YMCA

A choreographed strength-training class that uses weight bars to work each…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Flexibility, mobility, and posture
Yoga and pilates

Yoga – meditation

  • Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA
  • Westmount YMCA

A series of poses (asanas), pranayamas (yoga breathing), and guided meditation…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026
Soft martial arts

Capoeira

  • Saint-Roch YMCA (Québec)

A Brazilian martial art practised to music. Thanks to a clever mix of dance,…

12 years old and over From Jun 15 to Sep 6 2026