Exercise and Cancer – alive

Did you know that exercise can help prevent cancer? Exercise can actually counteract DNA damage by reducing oxidative stress and aiding DNA repair. Is it worth spending 10 minutes a day to lower yo…

New Year, No Fear, New You

The key to achieving your fitness goals is to create a plan for success. Set SMART goals and keep them front and centre to keep you on track. Like most Canadians, your number one New Year’s resolut…

Let’s Exercise Outdoors!

Adapt your workout to a local park or jungle gym to enjoy the benefits of fresh air, sunshine, and new challenges. Sunshine, warm breezes, and fresh air—all things you won’t experience …

Get Down and Dirty

Lacking the motivation to sign up for a run? A themed run combines fun and exercise. A colour run or a chocolate run will have you sprinting for the finish line. For many, running is no longer a so…

Awakening the Olympian Within

Watching the Olympics stirs our patriotism and maybe even a desire to get off the couch. We may not all be Olympians, but we can embrace our own inner athlete. On a February afternoon in 1964, I wa…

Resistance for Your Health

Resistance exercise may be the key to keeping our brains healthy and fully functioning as we age. Learn how to exercise to improve brain acuity. As a fitness instructor I am often asked by my stude…

Yoga Challenge

Deepen your yoga practice. Try outdoor yoga, yoga retreats, partner yoga, laughter yoga, stand-up paddleboard yoga, or yoga teacher training. Your first yoga class may have felt enlightening, but e…

Partner Yoga

Yoga doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Get together with a friend or family member for a fun partner yoga workout. While one doesn’t usually think of yoga as a team sport, partner yog…

Medicine Ball

Adding a weighted medicine ball to your exercise routine adds some fun variety to your workout. Push, pull, press, squat—all essential movements in a workout routine. But if you’re gett…