physical activity

This is the most popular pandemic sport to play right now

April 8, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Even with COVID-19 restrictions in full effect, there’s still one spot you can enjoy a couple of hours together with friends and drinks: the golf course. According to data from Golf Canada and the National Golf Course Owners Association of…

Health

The best exercises for beginners

April 6, 2021 Alex Kozovski

A lot of people starting to exercise want to hit the ground running… …before they realize they have no idea what to do, try a little bit of everything at random, and then burn out and quit within a week…

Health

This is why you weigh less in the morning

March 29, 2021 Alex Kozovski

If you’re on some sort of body-changing journey – either losing, gaining, or maintaining your weight – your path will inevitably lead to the scale at some point. But it’s not as simple as stepping on the scale when it’s…

Health

5 benefits of indoor cycling

March 17, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Not ready to break out the bike for outdoor cycling just yet? Neither are we, it’s still pretty chilly out there. Luckily, indoor cycling still offers a plethora of benefits to your body. Easier to exercise to at home Now…

Living

How quick bursts of exercise can help a diabetics’ heart

January 23, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Frequent, short exercise sessions may be better for diabetes patients’ blood vessels than longer and fewer workouts, and that may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study. People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk…

Health

The 7 most energizing foods

January 21, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Don’t feel like your energy levels throughout the day are quite up to par? Check out these 7 foods to incorporate into your diet on a regular basis that have shown to provide a little extra oomph in your day.…

Health

How to safely exercise at home with online resources

December 22, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Now that we’re home for the majority of our time, staying active has become more important. But without the gym or your fellow workout companions to motivate you or ensure you’re doing things right, it isn’t as easy exercising consistently.…

Health

Tips to avoid a bloated stomach

December 14, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Some foods and drinks can have you feeling so uncomfortably bloated, it’s painful doing things like sitting and breathing. If you’re commonly gassy or bloated, here are a few culprits to keep an eye on in your everyday diet: Chewing…

Health

Cut these foods from your pre-workout meals

November 24, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A lot of gym rats are concerned with, and rightfully so, which foods are best before a workout. Fruits? Whey protein powder? Nothing? But what not to eat is an equally important consideration many gym-goers aren’t mindful of. Exercise requires…

Wellness

3 Easy Ways to Prevent Neck, Back and Shoulder Pain While You WFH

November 8, 2020 Alex Kozovski

With the country’s workforce spending the better part of 2020 working remotely, a study from the University of Cincinnati suggests many home office setups aren’t ergonomically inclined. Improper chair height and incorrect computer orientation were among the ergonomic missteps reported,…