Get Down and Dirty
Lacking the motivation to sign up for a run? A themed run combines fun and exercise. A colour run or a chocolate run will have you sprinting for the finish line.For many, running is no longer a solit
Maintain Your Balance
Maintaining our balance becomes even more important to avoid falls as we get older. These exercises will help you stay mobile and on your feet.Moving through each phase of life, our body strictly adhe
New Year, No Fear, New You
The key to achieving your fitness goals is to create a plan for success. Set SMART goals and keep them front and centre to keep you on track.Like most Canadians, your number one New Year’s resolution
Energizing Exercises
Feeling tired just thinking about all your holiday obligations? Energize yourself with our fatigue-banishing yoga exercises.Fatigue. Nothing an extra-large dark roast coffee can’t beat, right? While t
Train Smart
Pain takes the fun out of almost any activity, including running. Prehab exercises help prevent common running injuries before you hit the road, track, or trail.Ask yourself if you’ve ever had pain wh
Learn to Run
Learn to run safely and correctly with this training program and these tips for choosing the right gear and shoes.My favourite childhood movie Cool Runnings tells the story of four Jamaican sprinters
Are You Missing Out on Team Sports?
You\'re never too old to take up a team sport. No matter your skill or activity level, check out the offerings at your local rec centre.Are you an armchair athlete? Are your glory days behind you? Perh
Knee Strengthening Exercises
Runner\'s Knee. Arthritis. Bursitis. You don\'t have to be an elite athlete to be affected by knee pain. Although debilitating, certain exercise techniques can provide welcome relief from this common co
Top Workout Foods
Discover these simple, healthy ways to refuel before and after exercise.From ancient Greek Olympians who sometimes ate only meat prior to competing, to modern-day marathon runners who load up on carbo
Let’s Exercise Outdoors!
Adapt your workout to a local park or jungle gym to enjoy the benefits of fresh air, sunshine, and new challenges.Sunshine, warm breezes, and fresh air—all things you won’t experience with gym-bound w
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Summer Unplugged
A vacation can quite literally save your life by helping you to better manage stress. Yet most of us struggle to make time to relax. Experts say this needs to change. Three natural health care experts
Trimble: How 1 Company Uses the WLC to Do the Most Good
In our Do the Most Good series, we highlight amazing WLC team leaders. These are people who motivate, support, and inspi
Crab and Shrimp-Stuffed Avocados
If you like to sleep in on the weekends and eat brunch instead of breakfast, this recipe is for you. You can whip up these scrumptious avocados the night before as long as you brush the cut edges with
The Surprising Power of “Girl Gangs”
Women’s circles aren’t “just” about spiritual growth, emotional healing, social connection, intellectual stimulation, professional success, artistic expression, or physical health! They’re about all o
5 Valuable Lessons I Learned from Following My First Strength Training Plan
I was on the verge of a total meltdown.With wet eyes, staring at a silver hex bar (a hexagon-shaped barbell that you sta
