|
 |
A beginner’s guide to the world of supplements | Protein is important, but it's not the only thing out there | Posted on May 17, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
Let music boost your workout energy | At the end of the day, choosing the right songs for your work out is almost as important as drinking protein. | Posted on May 17, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
5 tips to help you put on muscle, while avoiding injury | Pumping iron, as well as providing pleasing aesthetic results, is great for your health—but only if it’s done safely and correctly | Posted on Apr 30, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
What you put in your body is as important as what you do with your body in the gym | Having a good nutrition plan does require discipline, but it’s not about starving yourself, or being scared to leave the house for fear of slipping up. | Posted on Apr 4, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
Doing situps and crunches incorrectly can lead to neck and back problems. So do them right | While they won’t give you a flat belly or diamond-cut abdominals, situps are an extremely efficient way of helping strength your core. But that’s only when you do them right. And a lot of people don’t. | Posted on Mar 6, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
5 great core exercises that will help build functional strength for the basketball court | Your core muscles are essentially your lower back, abdominals (including your oblique muscles), and hip flexors. | Posted on Feb 3, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
5 tips that will help you stick to your New Year’s fitness resolution | Anyone that’s ever been to a gym during the first two weeks of January will know that it’s packed full of exercise rookies with good intentions; | Posted on Jan 10, 2013 | |
|
|
 |
Don’t be THAT guy (or girl) in the gym | Just like in everyday life, there’s a code of etiquette that exists in the weight-room | Posted on Dec 11, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Game day recipes for the 2012-2013 season | These dishes are great cold-weather foods with a ton of warmth, texture and flavour, making them some of the most fail-safe, people pleasing recipes I’ve ever used. | Posted on Nov 15, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Tricks to crush cold and flu season | We’ve scoured remedies old and new, bizarre and common, to find out what actually works. | Posted on Nov 13, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to avoid a hangover the next morning | It’s always easiest to head off a hangover in advance. | Posted on Nov 8, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Exercises to keep you sitting tall | By strengthening targeted muscle groups, you’ll provide a great support for the structure of your frame. You’ll experience less fatigue and discomfort after a day at the office or a few hours in the car. | Posted on Oct 24, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to increase your weekly distance | We look at how to start running farther, and increasing your weekly distance. | Posted on Oct 10, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Three fun activities to get you fit this autumn | If you adopt these hobbies, they’ll become habits, and you’ll be effortlessly beating the winter blues in no time at all. | Posted on Sep 27, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to strengthen that core | In this guide to a core workout, we’ll discuss three solid exercises that will strengthen your core as well as diet tips to straighten out your midsection. | Posted on Sep 21, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Stepping up your velocity | There are two major ways to increase your running speed. | Posted on Sep 12, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
What songs should be on heavy rotation to step up your gym game? | I know the feeling all too well, dragging yourself to the gym in the early hours of the morning. Then it hits you, the sound of that perfect playlist. | Posted on Aug 24, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
The Olympics may be over, but your training isn't | The intense training and tough mindset of Olympic athletes can be applied to any workout to give your body an extra edge. | Posted on Aug 15, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Pack to survive a trip into the great unknown. | Beyond the essentials: food, water, backpack, what are some of the necessary ingredients to a successful outdoor adventure? | Posted on Jul 24, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
The next time you're feeling anxious, get out and learn to take things slow | Your breath quickens; you stop breathing altogether, waiting for something to come along and make everything make sense. You're not in love; you're STRESSED. | Posted on Jul 18, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
It's time to take your running to the next level | Go for a running backpack. Lightweight, tight, and well-made, there's nothing quite like them. | Posted on Jul 11, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to prepare for your first real run | Make no mistake: when you're just starting out, 5km is a pretty long run. But you can do it. And this is how. | Posted on Jul 4, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Running in the sun? How to avoid heat exhaustion | A sunny day is great for exercising, but too much can be hazardous to your health | Posted on Jun 22, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How it came into fashion and how to do it right | Tanning wasn't always fashionable. | Posted on Jun 13, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Choosing the right sunscreen for life on the go | Think you’re doing yourself a favour by going out in the sun without the proper skin protection? Think again. | Posted on Jun 5, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
A look inside the Amsterdam cycling culture | Rain or shine, the Dutch people take to their bikes for just about anything. If you’re visiting the country, rent a bike and experience the culture like a true Dutch patriot. | Posted on May 30, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
With personal trainer Jessica Manning | Tone up for the beach season. You’ll look great in your swimsuit but, most importantly, you’ll feel great in your swimsuit. | Posted on May 23, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to get your day started right | Can you skip breakfast? Absolutely. Should you skip breakfast? Well, maybe not. | Posted on May 18, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Getting out the door is the hardest part. Everything else is secondary. | The hardest part of going for a run isn't completing the 8 kilometres you set for yourself, it's actually getting out there. It's time to get motivated. | Posted on May 11, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How a steep hill and a near-death experience made me fall in love with rollerblading | If this were a movie, this would be when we'd smash cut to me screaming in terror as I rocketed down an incline, pedestrians leaping out of the way. Good alternative to jogging? Jogging has never gotten my heartrate up that fast. | Posted on Apr 27, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How our moods are connected to our diet | Feeling low? Stop yourself for a second and ask, What have I eaten today? Chances are, you haven’t eaten enough. | Posted on Apr 20, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Indulge and satisfy without fried or sugar-packed foods | If you’re wondering what to eat when a junk food craving hits, here are some great snacks to squash the craving. | Posted on Apr 11, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Take a moment to relax and restore | Despite what we know - that stress is bad for us physically and mentally - most of us don’t take the time to consciously relax. | Posted on Apr 2, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Why Aren't You Seeing Results? | Why you're not seeing the results you should be. | Posted on Mar 21, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How to get your workouts back on schedule. | Maybe you're sitting in a lack-of-routine rut. How do you regain momentum? How do you find the time in your hectic schedule to make your comeback? | Posted on Feb 27, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
The truth? Your bathroom scale is probably lying. | I'm not so sure that scale is going to give you such a good representation of your weight. | Posted on Feb 22, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
And what is it really made of? | Whether you're an athlete or a couch potato, what you're eating matters. The food we consume is the basis for everything we produce - hair, fingernails and skin, just to name a few. | Posted on Feb 10, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
How proper form defines success | What many people don't realize is that even if an exercise doesn't necessarily "hurt" at the time, they may be learning a bad habit by being neglectful of their form. | Posted on Feb 3, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
The perils (or not) of running in the blistering cold | That thermal running gear eventually pays for itself, you know. You get to run outside for free, while your friends shell out insane fees going to the gym. That warm, heated gym... | Posted on Jan 23, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Staying active in the winter | As tempting as that warm bed can be, winter shouldn't be a time where our fitness goals go into hibernation. | Posted on Jan 6, 2012 | |
|
|
 |
Can juice cleanses really help? | Nothing popular comes without some controversy, and juicing is no exception. Do juice cleanses do your body more harm than good? | Posted on Dec 21, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Some healthy options for the winter feast | Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and enjoy the cookies, alcohol and second helpings, but then comes the food hangover. | Posted on Dec 7, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
You’ll sweat buckets, and never look or feel better | No longer just for the granola crowd, yoga has taken the yuppie crowd by storm and hot yoga is its newest form of getting fit in style. | Posted on Nov 25, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Increasing your aerobic and anaerobic thresholds | Incorporating endurance training into your exercise routine will help keep you in shape and keep you from getting fatigued when you need to stay fresh and focused. | Posted on Nov 16, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Bodyweight exercises you can do in the home and office | Isometrics enthusiasts have touted the exercise as one of the best ways to get a lean, toned physique, and one you can do even at your desk in the office. | Posted on Nov 2, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Simple exercises to do when you don't have time to hit the gym | Trekking it out to the gym is a big demand on your time, and sometimes you're just too busy. But busy days don't have to be exercise-less days. Being able to work out at home helps you to get active when you don't have time to make it out to the gym. | Posted on Oct 7, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Life is too short to turn every meal into homework | I'm not a fan of tracking or counting calories. So much of our lives are tracked, filed, organized, and counted already, and I don’t think our meals should be a part of that. It takes the fun out of it. Eating should be a pleasant experience. | Posted on Sep 21, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
When pushing yourself too hard leads to injury | If you think you have shin splints, stop running. I'm serious. Shin splints can lead to stress fractures, and stress fractures can lead to the end of your running career. | Posted on Aug 31, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Avoid sleep deprivation and achieve a better night's rest | Sleep deprivation is one of the most common and understated issues facing North Americans today. | Posted on Aug 21, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
A fashionista’s take on indoor rock climbing | Indoor rock climbing can be an amazing way to get into shape. It gives a full-body workout and it's a great skill. | Posted on Aug 10, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Why So Complex? | Good nutrition is the cornerstone of good health—bottom line—and is thus dually important for athletes, whose performance depends largely on the most optimized physiological functioning. | Posted on Jul 17, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
A long road to some big benefits | The Greek messenger Pheidippides ran the first marathon. The legend goes that in 490 BC, the Greeks had fought back the Persians at the battle of Marathon. | Posted on May 13, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
What foods to eat and what to avoid | It's a beautiful day! You wake up feeling great, spend some time in the sun reading, and then it hits you: you have a game in a few hours and you need to fuel up! | Posted on May 5, 2011 | |
|
|
 |
Getting rid of that pesky stomach fat. | You're probably not heavy, not by a long shot. There's barely an ounce of weight on you, and you try to stay active and try to eat well. Still, you look down and that belly persists | Posted on Mar 11, 2011 | |
|
|
|
Three ways to reduce shoulder pain | I'm pretty bad when it comes to proper stretching. After I lift weights, I usually just take a shower and go on with my day. | Posted on Jan 17, 2011 | |
|
|
|
No Big Deal: 4 Great Exercises to Do In Your Home | It’s wintertime, and there’s snow on the ground. How do you stay active? The wind outside is brutal and unrelenting, so jogging is out of the question. | Posted on Dec 6, 2010 | |
|
|
|
Core training is all the rage these days | Core training is all the rage these days, and the theories and methodologies of core training are so mind-boggling that it will make your head spin. But what exactly is core training? Do you need core training? And if you do, how do you train your core? | Posted on Jul 16, 2010 | |
|
|
|
The Fitness Professional | In my previous article, I discussed what plyometrics are and what they aren’t, and I gave you a little test to see whether you would benefit from plyometrics. | Posted on May 21, 2010 | |
|
|
|
Will YOU Benefit From Plyometrics? | Plyometrics are a form of training that athletes often use to increase their power and speed. You may have actually come across some plyometrics-based programs aimed at improving your vertical jump. | Posted on Apr 26, 2010 | |
|
|
|
for Basketball | These days, almost every professional basketball player performs some sort of strength training. And why not? The players today are bigger, stronger, and faster than the players of yesteryear. | Posted on Mar 24, 2010 | |
|
|
|
You’ve been playing basketball for a while now, and you’re starting to take it more seriously. | You’ve been playing basketball for a while now, and you’re starting to take it more seriously. You really want to take your training to the next level. You feel that if you could just jump higher… | Posted on Mar 14, 2010 | |
|
|
|
Test | Test | Posted on Jan 1, 2010 | |
|
|
|
|
|