• Finding Clarity

    Behind every great yoga teacher is a mentor. If thunderous cheers and outpourings of affection from stude ...

    Behind every great yoga teacher is a mentor. If thunderous cheers and outpourings of affection from students are any sign of greatness, Gloria Latham makes the ranks. Just returning to her Semperviva ...

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  • Exercising Your Personality

    Choose an activity suited to your personality. You're more likely to enjoy it and therefore stick with it ...

    Choose an activity suited to your personality. You're more likely to enjoy it and therefore stick with it longer. Most of us realize this, but character traits are often overlooked when we're searchin ...

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  • Healthy Habits for Healthy Skin

    Even in the unforgiving light of mid-day, her skin looks soft, wrinkle and blemish-free. What it doesn’t ...

    Even in the unforgiving light of mid-day, her skin looks soft, wrinkle and blemish-free. What it doesn’t reveal is that she is 55 years old. To that, Judy Borsato attributes a bit of genetics, a stric ...

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  • Protein Needs as You Age

    Aging can negatively affect muscle mass and strength, but that’s not a big concern for older adults who r ...

    Aging can negatively affect muscle mass and strength, but that’s not a big concern for older adults who remain active. A 75-year-old who continues to exercise and eat healthy can have more muscle and ...

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  • How Fit Are You?

    If your health is generally good, but you suspect your fitness level needs work, ask at your local gym or ...

    If your health is generally good, but you suspect your fitness level needs work, ask at your local gym or recreation centre if they offer fitness appraisals, or where you can have one done. You’ll get ...

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  • Going for Everything

    Being the founder and CEO of the world's largest fitness club owned by a single individual doesn't happen ...

    Being the founder and CEO of the world's largest fitness club owned by a single individual doesn't happen overnight. And it doesn't happen by accident – unless it does. David Patchell-Evans, affection ...

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  • Setting Up a Home Gym

    The convenience and privacy of a home gym offers a greater chance of sticking to your fitness promise. An ...

    The convenience and privacy of a home gym offers a greater chance of sticking to your fitness promise. And if you are already an avid exerciser with a gym membership, home equipment allows a quick wor ...

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  • Injury-Free Golfing

    Leisure sports, like golf, can give you a good workout. If you skip the electric cart, golfing 18 holes i ...

    Leisure sports, like golf, can give you a good workout. If you skip the electric cart, golfing 18 holes is roughly a 10-km hike that burns around 470 calories – more if you carry your clubs. And the b ...

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  • Smart Hiking

    Hiking is an enjoyable activity and a convenient vacation exercise choice. But before you head for the tr ...

    Hiking is an enjoyable activity and a convenient vacation exercise choice. But before you head for the trails, be sure you’re prepared for the unexpected. Before heading out – especially if you’re alo ...

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  • Lawn Bowling: A Sport for Any Age

    Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal ...

    Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal lifetime sport and social activity for all ages. Here in Canada, lawn bowling is played mostly ...

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  • Exercise: Start Small

    We all know the importance of regular physical activity. But there are some of us who either hate the tho ...

    We all know the importance of regular physical activity. But there are some of us who either hate the thought of doing it, and/or just don’t have the time. The good news is exercise doesn’t have to be ...

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  • Fitting Fitness into the New Year

    Finding time for exercise can be just as challenging as actually doing it. Making it convenient is the ke ...

    Finding time for exercise can be just as challenging as actually doing it. Making it convenient is the key to fitting it into your busy day. And keep in mind any physical activity counts, not just for ...

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  • Pets are Good for Your Health

    Enjoying moments of peace and tranquility contributes to good health. Pets can provide this, as well as l ...

    Enjoying moments of peace and tranquility contributes to good health. Pets can provide this, as well as loyal companionship to ease loneliness and depression. Studies show pet owners generally seem he ...

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  • Slow the Aging Process

    Human growth hormone (HGH) is released by the pituitary gland. This peptide hormone plays a role in sever ...

    Human growth hormone (HGH) is released by the pituitary gland. This peptide hormone plays a role in several functions that keep us looking and feeling young. After about age 20, HGH production begins ...

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  • Swimming for Fitness

    Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, in ...

    Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, instead of sitting poolside being splashed by people who kick their feet above the waterline. Poo ...

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