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Fitness
Walking for Fitness
Walking is a great way to increase your fitness level. Learn how to boost the intensity of your walks so you get the full benefits of this whole-bo…
Health Food
Toasted Almond and Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter is replaced in the classic chocolate chip cookie with a touch of fruity olive oil. Loaded with almonds and dark chocolate chips, and accente…
Curried Golden Beets with Black Rice and Baby Chard
The lovely nutty flavour of black rice pairs beautifully with a curried citrus vinaigrette. This dish is also excellent served with cooked chicken breasts. Grapes are used here, but feel free to tr…
Your Next Winter Adventure – additional resources
Want to learn more? For more information, check out these additional resources: The Alpine Club of Canada has 22 local chapters across Canada with programs for everyone from newbies to experienced …
Knee Strengthening Exercises
Runner’s Knee. Arthritis. Bursitis. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be affected by knee pain. Although debilitating, certain exercise techniques can provide welcome relief from…
Chicken with Berry Sauce
Bored with basic chicken? It may seem counterintuitive, but simmering chicken alongside berries produces tender meat that is further enhanced by a complex sweet sauce that’s sure to become a family…
Weight Training for Women
Many women shy away from weight training. Here, we discuss benefits, shatter myths, and provide exercises. Weight training is the key to success for any woman who wants to tone up, improve bone den…
Are you living with a hernia?
Hernias can be a very painful thing, but most people don’t know the pain can be prevented by dealing with them before they rupture. A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall and can occur when a w…
Sharing exercise goals on Facebook not the best motivator
You’re ready to get back into a workout regime to help hit weight-loss goals and you update your status on Facebook hoping for some extra motivation, but think again. A new study finds that people …
Is the obesity epidemic getting even worse?
The obesity problem in America is not going away anytime soon, according to a new health report that found that 36 million men and almost 29 million women in the U.S. are overweight and 32 million …
