• Tips For A Safe Winter Workout

    Cold or wet weather is no excuse to avoid outdoor exercise. Fresh air and/or sunshine can still be enjoye ...

    Cold or wet weather is no excuse to avoid outdoor exercise. Fresh air and/or sunshine can still be enjoyed in cooler months and there’s an extra bonus: you burn more calories exercising in the cold. H ...

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  • Bone Broth for Healthy Skin?

    The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a prote ...

    The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a protein that forms the structure of our bodies. Bone broth is especially known for its role in youth ...

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  • Jump Start

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. ...

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. However, there's less impact and it's easier on the joints than running since you can do it by ...

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  • Snow Shoveling Shape-Up

    Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are ...

    Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are common occurrences, and unfit or unhealthy individuals could be risking a heart attack. Howeve ...

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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 ...

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  • Backsliding

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this g ...

    How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this given all the factors to monitor and consider. We all differ in our genetics, general health and ...

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  • Don't Give Your Warm Up the Cold Shoulder

    Warming up prior to your workout or activity helps prepare you both physically and mentally for physical ...

    Warming up prior to your workout or activity helps prepare you both physically and mentally for physical exertion. It’s not a good idea to warm up incorrectly or to avoid doing it altogether. Warming ...

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  • Pumping Up Strong Bones

    Training with weights can promise much more than strong muscles – it can strengthen bones as well. Osteop ...

    Training with weights can promise much more than strong muscles – it can strengthen bones as well. Osteoporosis is a gradual deterioration of bone, leading to brittle, porous bones that are easily fra ...

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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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  • Dance for Good Health

    Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 ...

    Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 minutes of moderate social dancing. And by concentrating on your dance steps, you’ll boost brai ...

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  • Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privac ...

    Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privacy. But before you buy, consider the following: Treadmills  These are popular machines because w ...

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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 ...

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