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Eating for Energy Food gives you energy, but not all foods are created equal. If you're working out, you need to give your body the right fuel to not just get through the workout, but to optimize your energy levels, support your fitness goals, and promote...
The Connection Between Physical Fitness and Mental Health Everyone knows that exercising is good for your physical health. However, there are also other benefits. For instance, did you know that physical fitness affects mental health as well? It's true! Physical fitness is not only good for...
Understanding the Importance of Sleep You know that you need to sleep. But did you know how absolutely vital it is? The importance of sleep cannot be understated. However, so many people are sleep deprived. Are you? There's a good chance you are. Many adults don't get...
Spring Training For All! When you first hear the phrase "spring training", you might immediately think of baseball and with good reason. But did you know that this concept applies to everyone else as well? In baseball, spring training is a time for players to get back...
Good Nutrition Doesn't Have to Be Hard! We're all busy, so it can often feel too time-consuming or challenging to eat a healthy diet. It's common for people to think that good nutrition is something that's complex, difficult, or costly. That's not true! Getting enough vitamins,...
Daily Habits to Improve your Health When the phrase "improve your health" is said, a lot of people think about overhauling their lives and changing everything. And sometimes that's necessary. However, there are also some smaller things you can do every day to improve your health....
Beating the Winter Blues For many people, January and February result in the winter blues. In most areas, it's colder, there's less sunlight, and the start of the year often means busier schedules as well. All of that combined can leave people feeling down in the...
Getting Back into Working Out Whether you've been out of your fitness routine for a few weeks or a few months (or even longer), it can sometimes seem tough to get back into a workout schedule. It's easy to feel discouraged or even overwhelmed in these...
Tips for Keeping your New Year's Resolutions Keeping your New Year's resolutions can be tough. Don't worry, this is true for most people. In fact, studies show that only about 9% of people who set resolutions actually keep them. However, there's a trick to it. Here's what...
Why Rest and Recovery is So Important When you're working out regularly, rest and recovery days can feel like a step back. If you're focused on achieving your goals, you may think that more is always better and that you need to keep going, going, going....
How much exhaustion is normal? In this blog, I have often addressed the issues of over-exhaustion and over-exertion, warning not to overdo workouts to these points. I have also touched on staying motivated enough to push yourself to finish a workout. One thing I haven’t yet...
When involved in an exercise regime, most people’s primary concern is how to make time for fitness, when they are going to exercise and for how long. Many don’t think about another important factor – when and how to take smart recovery breaks. Our bodies need...
As if you need another reason to get fit – a recent study has shown how fitness in middle age can play a major role in preventing debilitating chronic diseases later in life. The study, which can be found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, took...
With studies showing that approximately one third of runners get hurt each year, it’s important that runners and aspiring runners take the proper steps to avoid injuries before hitting the pavement. The most important step to take to prevent getting hurt is simple: preparation. Although...
When you ask anyone what their biggest issue with regular exercise is, most will say it is getting (and staying) motivated. How many times have you seen someone join a gym and go everyday for two weeks before stopping entirely? Or start a running program...
When hot weather hits, there is nothing better than lounging outside in the hot sun. Unfortunately, there are few things worse than exercising outside in the hot sun, and many people’s fitness routines are dependant on the outdoors. Foregoing exercise whenever the weather gets too...
When you think of running, do you imagine bounding along effortlessly with the wind in your hair, muscles gleaming? In reality are you soaked in sweat and puffing for air after fifteen minutes, needing to stop and rest or give up? Many may feel intimidated...
Although it is commonly believed that struggling with heavy weights is the best way to build muscle and get stronger, recent research suggests that you don’t need to lift that daunting, meant-for-Hercules barbell in order to efficiently increase muscle mass; in fact, lifting lighter weights...
Many people aren't getting the recommended eight hours of sleep every night, which is in turn affecting everything from memory function to emotional well-being. In fact, according to recent data from Stats Canada, approximately half of Canadians have decreased their sleep hours in attempt to...
89 lbs lost in 18 months! Donna Ouimet was never slender, but when she was diagnosed with diabetes she knew it was time to shed some of the 322 pounds she’d put on during a lifetime spent treating herself poorly. "I never ate, thinking it would...