Healthy Living
Exercise Can Help Prevent Dementia
By Holly Klamer There is no known cure or prevention yet for Alzheimer’s disease and other cases of dementia. As it happens, it’s quite difficult to know these aspects when the sources and causes have remained unknown. But, based on research, there are ways that one can lower the risks of developing dementia as time…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Richard Bent, CPT
Chemo made me feel very fatigued. Radiation caused pain and inflammation making it hard some days to just move. Cancer, at any stage, can wreak havoc on the body and mind. It’s very easy for a patient to stay in bed or on the couch all day, but cancer has become my reason to train.…
Read MoreCOPD and Fitness
By Becky Zucco, RCEP COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a slowly progressive respiratory disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to be inflamed and become “obstructed” or blocked. COPD is estimated to affect 2.6 million Canadians. Primarily caused by cigarette smoke, COPD ‘lung attacks’ are the number one cause of hospital admissions…
Read MoreLive Your Passion in 2020 – Here’s How
When you hear the word “passion” what comes over you? When I hear the word passion I don t have so much a thought as I do an emotional reaction; it’s what gets me up in the morning and drives me to do what I do. Passion is much more than just a feeling. It…
Read MoreSelf-Talk: Coach Yourself to Better Exercise Habits
By Leah Staff Check in to see if your internal conversations frame exercise as a chore, or even a punishment.
Read MoreWorkout Shoe or Running Shoe?
By Nick Rizzo 1. Running shoes are not “workout shoes”. These categories of shoes are drastically different, and for good reason. Where a workout shoe or crosstrainer can be used for weightlifting, plyometrics, sprints, sports, and everything in-between, a running shoe is designed to help you do the exact same motion of moving forward. Mixing…
Read MoreHormones, Calories, and Weight Gain
By Igor Klibanov Many women going through menopause wonder, “Why am I gaining body fat if I’m eating the same, and exercising?” They conclude, “It must be my hormones.” And, they are (largely) correct. But how do hormones really affect body fat? Do they slow down metabolism? Do they stimulate appetite? Is there another mechanism?…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Jennifer Bonnici Elias
I have always taken fitness classes, starting back in my 20’s, and I was always a person who needed a class to hold me accountable. I was not a gym person, so after I had my first daughter and I gained just over 50 lbs, I knew I had to get back into classes. I…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t be Scared to Consume Fat
By Kathleen Trotter Fat is not the enemy and we should be consuming the right fats to promote our health!
Read MoreWhen is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?
By Jamie Logie, PTS, NWS You are aware of the benefits that come from being physically fit and active. You know strength training, cardiovascular exercise, stretching, and recovery can be life-changing. But what time of day should you exercise? This article will look at why workout timing may have a big impact on your results…
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