fitness

This Is Why Your Brain Never Wants You to Exercise

March 28, 2020 Alex Kozovski

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, we only need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week – yet most of us don’t reach that goal. Why? Don’t blame yourself – us humans are just hard-wired to be…

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4 Stretches You Should Never Bother With Again

March 12, 2020 Alex Kozovski

The best exercise regimens come from an understanding of what you should be doing, how you should be doing it, and what you should avoid. The same can be said for your stretching sessions, too. “Stretching can be harmful if…

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Get Familiar with Common Fitness Vocabulary

October 21, 2019 Alex Kozovski

While the amount of exercise you get every day is important, diversifying the types of exercise you’re doing is equally crucial. As such, you’ll want to get familiar with these basic, essential exercise terms, so you can be sure you’re…

Wellness

Why You Should Consider Joining a Fitness Class this Fall

October 13, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Tired of running around the same old block? Bored with the usual sets of dumbbells? Then it may be time to expand your horizons and join a fitness class this fall! From large gyms to small, you’re sure to find…

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Burn Calories Smartly During Your Daily Tasks

June 16, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Don’t have time for the gym to burn those extra calories? You don’t need it. Multitasking fitness is an excellent alternative for busy bodies, smartly burning calories throughout daily routines. Say you’re stuck in a long line at the mall…

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This is Why Your Fitness Tracker Isn’t Counting Calories Accurately

May 29, 2017 Victoria Simpson

Math has given us a lot of tools, but getting a machine to measure the calories you’re burning is tricky business. If you have a fitness tracker and you’re relying on it to keep track of your movement and your…

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Are You Overlooking this Vital Area of Fitness? (You Probably Are)

January 23, 2017 Alex Kozovski

Cardio, strength, flexibility – the three ‘pillars of fitness’ that no one can argue with. But there’s one area that’s commonly forgotten. Fitness gurus say the three foundations of fitness are: Cardio – walking, biking, running, etc., to facilitate blood…

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3 Unwritten Laws of Fitness that are False

November 25, 2016 Alex Kozovski

One of the most common excuses very good reasons people skip out on exercise is the time squeeze. But how valid is that excuse? Unless your boss gives you the day off to work out, your spouse is cool with doing…

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Canadian kids may be the world’s least active youngsters

November 17, 2016 Alex Kozovski

It’s no secret Canadian kids aren’t as active as they could be. And now, according to a new study, they may be among the least active youngsters on the planet. ParticipAction gave Canadian kids a D- on their annual report…

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Want to Run Faster? Try ChiRunning

August 18, 2016 Alex Kozovski

Loosen up. Lighten up. You’ve heard these phrases before, especially if you’ve been in a grouchy mood. But it’s also sound advice to transform you into a stronger, more efficient runner. Keeping your body relaxed is one of the keys…