(NC) Shed your hibernation habits and head outdoors this season. Follow these essential training tips to get you prepared for mastering new and favourite trails: 1. Build a solid aerobic base. Cycling, swimming, running and group fitness classes will help ...
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Feed SubscriptionFrom Exercise To Aquasize: Choosing A Class That Is Right For You
Written by Karli Aucoin The history of aqua therapy dates to the fifth century, when bathing in thermal springs was considered not only hygienic, but also as having remedial effects. It wasn’t until the 20th century that we began to ...
Read More »Finding Your Inner Zen
Wellness Therapies to Live a Happier and Healthier Life Written by Nicola Brown In a world overrun with sensational sound bites and knee-jerk reaction headlines, people are becoming a bit jaded with misleading claims of revolutionary crash-course diets, exotic super-foods ...
Read More »Body-Positive Workouts: Take Shame And Guilt Out Of Your Fitness Routine
Written by Susie Lemmer Can the very act of working out help you increase your body positivity while you work out? Choosing the right class format, type of exercise, instructor, and even location can make a huge difference in how you ...
Read More »Mental Health Benefits Of The Outdoors
Written by Amy Whitley The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, known to reduce stress and increase “feel good” hormones like dopamine. But many of us seeking better mind-body heath overlook the benefits found in simply spending time outdoors. ...
Read More »Healthy Tips For Springtime Running
(NC) After a long winter of being inactive, you’re probably dying to get out in the warm weather and hit the pavement. But pushing yourself too hard can cause injuries. Before you take a spin around the block or try ...
Read More »Getting Started On A Happy, Healthy Running Career
Even if You’ve Never Run a Lap Before By Katy Widrick I completed my first 5K in 2009. It was, as it turns out, the start of a running obsession that would lead me to half a dozen (and counting!) ...
Read More »What’s New In Sports Nutrition This Summer?
Adding activity to your routine is a key contributor to health and happiness and the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is dedicated to helping Canadians live to the fullest and achieve their health goals. With your summer workout routine in ...
Read More »Slow Movement Fitness
The Benefits of Slowing Down Your Workout By Abby Quillen When you think about exercise, does it always mean pounding the pavement, sprinting around a racquetball court, cycling at extreme speeds, or doing some other intense workout? If so, it may ...
Read More »30-Minute Bodyweight-Only Cardio Sweat Fest
Training with your bodyweight is a great way to stay in shape. Freeing yourself from all those tiresome machines and payment plans, you can get a great workout from the comfort of your own home. When you think about how ...
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