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THE NEW WAVE: HOME GYMS REPLACE MEMBERSHIPS

Posted by Ron Cain
|Date: August 29, 2022
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THE NEW WAVE: HOME GYMS REPLACE MEMBERSHIPS

The pandemic changed everything about how we shop, work, play, socialize and exercise. Gyms were shut dow ...

The pandemic changed everything about how we shop, work, play, socialize and exercise. Gyms were shut down for much of early 2020 and gradually reopened with significant restrictions. For many, especi ...

August 29, 2022
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Wendy Cohen: One Stride at a Time

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: May 01, 2019
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Wendy Cohen: One Stride at a Time

Wendy Cohen is proof it’s never too late to start running. As the Frontrunners Run Clinic Coordinator, he ...

Wendy Cohen is proof it’s never too late to start running. As the Frontrunners Run Clinic Coordinator, her passion for the sport and for getting everyone involved is infectious. She gathers joy in lif ...

May 01, 2019
| by Barbara Risto

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I Walk Alone

Posted by Cal Smith
|Date: March 01, 2019
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I Walk Alone

When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to ...

When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to live past 18… so every day is just one big miserable surprise. I doubt if it will be much diff ...

March 01, 2019
| by Cal Smith

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Posted by Dr. Eli Rosenberg
|Date: March 01, 2019
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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt a ...

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt and processed sugar intake. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Stop smoking. Drink plenty of water. ...

March 01, 2019
| by Dr. Eli Rosenberg

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My Gym Workout Journey

Posted by Kate Robertson
|Date: October 01, 2018
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My Gym Workout Journey

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why no ...

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why not go to the gym after class and maximize my strength-building efforts? Now that might sound spo ...

October 01, 2018
| by Kate Robertson

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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: September 01, 2018
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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework ...

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework included – can offer health benefits. But there’s a catch: you must move as often as you can! ...

September 01, 2018
| by Eve Lees

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Hiking to the Fountain of Youth

Posted by Darryl Wilson
|Date: August 02, 2018
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Hiking to the Fountain of Youth

If one was to search for the Fountain of Youth, it may not be immediately obvious to climb a mountain. Bu ...

If one was to search for the Fountain of Youth, it may not be immediately obvious to climb a mountain. But for those in search of anti-aging remedies, 72-year old Nanaimo resident Ambrose Knobel may h ...

August 02, 2018
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How Fit Are You?

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 01, 2016
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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 ...

April 01, 2016
| by Eve Lees

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Setting Up a Home Gym

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: September 01, 2015
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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 ...

September 01, 2015
| by Eve Lees

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Stairway to Good Health

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: August 01, 2015
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Stairway to Good Health

Step training, or bench stepping, will burn body fat and strengthen your heart and leg muscles. You can t ...

Step training, or bench stepping, will burn body fat and strengthen your heart and leg muscles. You can take step training classes at the gym, or do it privately at home. Use a sturdy box or bench, at ...

August 01, 2015
| by Eve Lees

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Fitting Fitness into the New Year

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: January 01, 2015
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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 ...

January 01, 2015
| by Eve Lees

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Free Weights or Machines?

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: September 01, 2014
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Free Weights or Machines?

Working out at the fitness centre can be a technical nightmare. Some of those gadgets in the gym are pret ...

Working out at the fitness centre can be a technical nightmare. Some of those gadgets in the gym are pretty intimidating to a first-time visitor. Although machines are a great tool to achieving overal ...

September 01, 2014
| by Eve Lees

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Live Active, Live Well

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: October 01, 2013
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Live Active, Live Well

We know physical activity is necessary, yet many of us remain inactive, with a myriad of “reasons” why we ...

We know physical activity is necessary, yet many of us remain inactive, with a myriad of “reasons” why we aren’t exercising. Among the common excuses like “no time” and “too tired,” lack of motivation ...

October 01, 2013
| by Eve Lees

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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: February 01, 2013
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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centr ...

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centre. In your own home, you can create a private, convenient gym, with little or no investment. Yo ...

February 01, 2013
| by Eve Lees

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