Articles for Fitness

Summer is here and there is no better time to feel motivated and try something new. Many hot new fitness trends for the summer of 2015 go beyond a gym or fitness studio and involve the outdoors, simplicity and leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Express Workouts: Fitness professionals are now stating that working out […] Read More

Although most of the attention is focused on sports such as track and field, gymnastics, diving etc, other hard working athletes deserve some attention as well. You may or may not know that Canada and the USA have assembled very strong competitive equestrian teams for the games this year. Of great importance to Team Canada […] Read More

Stuck in a rut with your yoga routine? Here are 5 top yoga trends to try… AcroYoga cr: thesoniashow [Beginner pose shown.] Yoga is no longer a solo practice of self-study! A hot recent trend, AcroYoga, also known as “therapeutic flying” is a form of exercise that’s done with partners. It focuses on gravity and […] Read More

cr: huffingtonpost In this article, we share some of the hottest current fitness trends. How many of these have you heard of or tried out? Read on to learn more… #1. High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT was huge in 2014 but it’s still hot! If you aren’t familiar with the acronym, HIIT stands for High […] Read More

Are you guilty of skimping on your warm-up or cool down routine? On the days you’re pressed for time, you may be very tempted to skip your warm up and cool down routine. But is that really a smart use of your time? While it’s true that your pre or post-exercise activities won’t burn hundreds […] Read More

Question: What’s the one prescription that can lower your risk for 5 major diseases—with NO SIDE EFFECTS? Answer: Exercise. Exercise has the power to keep you from developing high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact, exercise can lower your risk of heart disease as effectively as medications. It can also […] Read More

Both therapists and fitness gurus have used exercise balls for years to increase core strength and stability. The exercise ball is a wonderful option for any fitness routine, great for the gym and home exercise programs. Recently, these balls have been appearing in the workplace as they improve core strength and posture. Read on to […] Read More