Healthy and Inspired Living
If you have ever lifted a dumbbell or survived a boot-camp class you will be following two of the top fitness trends for the coming year. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has just released what fitness trends will be hot in 2011. While several of the activities past fitness trends – such as… [Read Full Story]
It was Friday evening and I was looking forward to my second class at Barre Fitness. The newest of the fitness facility’s studio to open in Vancouver’s hip neighborhood of Yaletown, provides a new kind of class for fitness enthusiasts, both beginners and intermediate. As you walk in the front door it is the décor… [Read Full Story]
The following are three sure fire strategies for staying the course in your journey of optimal fitness. 1. Identify Your Personal Vision for Being Fit: So you’ve decided to commit to regular exercise. How come? Your answer to this question is a key to your success. If you were to get exactly what you wanted… [Read Full Story]
The return of school means the return of routine. This can be great in regards to solidifying a daily spot for your yoga or workout session, but it can also provide opportunity to make excuses. If you’re returning to classes, this might mean being a bit more flexible as to accommodate your new timetable. And… [Read Full Story]
If you’re like me, most of your fitness activities are solo. I love running, hiking, weight-training and stretching alone. It’s my time of peace and solitude. However, I also recognize the benefits of a challenge, so I decided to step out of my comfort zone and join a running clinic. When you work out on… [Read Full Story]
Six years ago I was at a physical peak; I’d completed a marathon, shortly followed by a half marathon and began training for second full marathon. I loved running, my life revolved around my running schedule and I’d made some great friends while training. But then I woke up one morning in terrible pain. I… [Read Full Story]
In my 20’s and 30’s I was fairly active (softball, skiing, golf etc) and found it easy to lose a few pounds with diet and exercise. It is absolutely amazing how you can hang something in your closet for awhile and it shrinks two sizes!!! I enjoyed running and even competed in a few 10k… [Read Full Story]
Schedules are packed and parents are trying to do the best they can for their children and themselves while facing severe economic restraints. But some choices pertaining to fitness and healthy living are nonsensical; and by making smarter choices for themselves, parents will also be making safer choices for their children. Health Canada recently put… [Read Full Story]
If your main challenge with maintaining your health habits is fitting them in, then it might be time to do some re-configuring. Your life is comprised of a number of categories, a few of which may include work, commuting, running your household, managing finances, parenting, family, community commitments, shopping for life supplies, and all of the… [Read Full Story]
Another evening of mottled sleep leaves you wandering around like a strained zombie? Deadlines at work are looming, yet more keeps piling on your plate? When these are your primary experiences, it’s a challenge to make time for exercise and healthy eating. Does your work life stretch you thin and leave no time for extras?… [Read Full Story]
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