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Tips For A Safe Winter Workout

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: December 01, 2019
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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 ...

December 01, 2019
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Bone Broth for Healthy Skin?

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 01, 2019
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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 ...

April 01, 2019
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Jump Start

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: March 01, 2019
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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 ...

March 01, 2019
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Snow Shoveling Shape-Up

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: December 01, 2018
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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 ...

December 01, 2018
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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
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Backsliding

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: July 01, 2018
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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 ...

July 01, 2018
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Don’t Give Your Warm Up the Cold Shoulder

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: May 01, 2018
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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 ...

May 01, 2018
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Pumping Up Strong Bones

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

November 01, 2016
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Injury-Free Golfing

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

July 01, 2015
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Dance for Good Health

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 01, 2014
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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 ...

April 01, 2014
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Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: August 01, 2013
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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 ...

August 01, 2013
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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
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