Finding the Time to Get in Shape
It’s a common issue that we hear from many people: “I just don’t have the time to exercise!” That’s understandable. We all have busy lives. However, just because you don’t have a lot of time, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t get in shape....
Five Ways to Keep Yourself Hydrated this Summer
Summer is finally here, and that likely means you’re spending a lot more time outdoors. One of the best parts of summer is how easy it is to take your workout outside. Exercising outside tends to be more fun than staying indoors, it’s a great...
Having Trouble Staying Motivated to Work Out? Here’s Some Help!
Sometimes it can be tough to find the right motivation to keep going. It’s often tempting to “skip a day” when you’re working out. Taking a day to rest can be beneficial, but sometimes missing one day turns into missing an entire week, and then...
The Importance of Eating Breakfast
You’ve probably heard all about how important breakfast is, but is it really true? The truth is: YES! Breakfast is very important for many reasons. Breakfast provides your body with the energy and nutrients it needs to start the day. Studies also show that eating...
Creating a Spring Workout Plan
The warm weather of spring is finally here (in most places) and the long winter is over! Now’s the time to focus on spring and summer and, for many people, this means creating a spring workout plan. Spring is a time for renewal and looking...
Exercise Helps you Live Longer
There are a number of reasons to exercise regularly. However, the best one could just be the fact that exercise helps you live longer. It’s true! A study published in PLoS Medicine found that 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week can add an extra 3.4 years to...
How Exercise Helps you Sleep
There are a lot of benefits to getting enough sleep each night. From greater focus and improved memory to better health and less pain, there are many reasons to make sure that you get enough sleep each night. But did you know that exercise can...
Beating the Winter Blues with Fitness
During this time of year, many people start feeling down. The days are shorter and colder. There is less sunlight and that means less time spent outside. Plus, there’s the stress of the holiday season to deal with. It’s quite common to experience sadness, sluggishness,...
Having a Healthy Holiday Season
Many people think that it’s not possible to have a healthy holiday season. That simply isn’t true. Yes, it can be tough with all of the food and the drinks and the stress and the food and the more food, but that doesn’t mean it’s...
Exercise Tips for Seniors
Staying in shape as you get older is important. There are a number of benefits to getting regular exercise for seniors. It helps prevent bone loss, improves balance and coordination and reduces the risk of many diseases. Regular exercise also improves your mood and your...
Five Tips for a Happy and Healthy Fall
The fall is here! That means shorter days and cooler temperature, but it also means leaves changing colour, delicious fall foods and plenty of fall events. However, a lot of fall events are based on food (Thanksgiving and Halloween come to mind) so it can...
Getting Back in Shape for Back to School
It’s back to school time which, for many people, means the end of summer. In a lot of cases, the end of summer also means a return to responsibilities and that often means getting back into a healthier lifestyle. Over the summer, it’s easy to...