Healthy and Inspired Living
The history of Saint Valentine’s Day has roots back to the Roman Empire. In ancient Rome, February 13 through 15, was an archaic rite connected to fertility. Chocolate has been used as a gift since the days of the Aztec and Mayan people, where they believed that this sweet treat was a source of spiritual… [Read Full Story]
An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has strongly opposed the federal government’s decision to cancel plans for tougher warning labels on cigarette packages and suggested it may lead to increases in smoking rates and smoking-related deaths. During a closed-door meeting in September with provincial and territorial health ministers, Health Canada suddenly announced that… [Read Full Story]
A writer for the Los Angeles Times has dubbed Jillian Michaels a fraud and an actress playing the role of fitness trainer, in a recent editorial. The LA Times article by James S. Fell, a certified health expert, criticized the reality TV fitness trainer’s methods for getting the show’s contestants to lose weight, according to… [Read Full Story]
A smoothie, otherwise referred to as a “smoothy” is a blended drink usually made from fresh fruit or vegetables. Besides fruit and veggies, some add other ingredients such as chocolate, crushed ice, honey, protein powder, Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt. This beverage gained popularity in the late 1960’s with health food and ice cream stores… [Read Full Story]
Looking for a way to rev up your workouts? Then get on the ball! A stability ball may look like it belongs in the circus, but it’s a great way to challenge your entire body as well as core, and increase the intensity of your workouts. There are so many exercises that you can incorporate… [Read Full Story]
When the city of Vancouver was awarded the 2010 Olympic Games back in July 2003, a cry of excitement could be heard throughout the city. It is now February 2010 and the 21st Winter Olympic Games have finally arrived in the city of Vancouver and the topic of conversation is who has tickets to these… [Read Full Story]
January 2010 has arrived and we at Fitness Goop wanted to let you decide who was the fittest female celebrity of 2009. We have selected a group of females that we feel reflects what it means to be fit and healthy through proper nutrition and working out regularly. Which female celebrity do you feel was… [Read Full Story]
We all know that Madonna works hard on her physique to get it looking so perfect and her fitness regimes have almost become legendary. Recently, Madonna has attracted media attention for her sinewy and very lean muscles, also raising questions in the heads of critics and her fans alike. Is she healthy, or is she… [Read Full Story]
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