17 Healthy Holiday Habits
17 Healthy Holiday Habits by Steph Beth Nickel Social events. Christmas baking. Holiday busyness. These realities and so many more can have us neglecting our fitness goals at this time of the year....
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Happy and Healthy Holidays by Jane Sandwood The holidays are fast approaching and it’s a time to visit friends and family and, maybe even host a gathering of your own. There is an abundance of...
View ArticleDon’t Make Resolutions
Don’t Make Resolutions by Steph Beth Nickel Instead of making an extensive list of resolutions we may very well discard before the end of January, let’s make a game plan for the year ahead. First,...
View ArticleExercises for Healthier Knees
Exercises for Healthier Knees by Mathew Foster As we get older, our joints and bones tend to weaken. So in order to keep them strong, it is important to know what types of exercises to engage in. One...
View Article7 Ways to Spring Into Fitness
Spring into Fitness by Steph Beth Nickel While Europe has been buried under mounds of snow, Ontario has been experiencing an unseasonably warm February. The spring flowers, the chirping birds, and the...
View Article5 Ways to Sleep Better
photo courtesy of pixabay.com 5 Ways to Sleep Better by Nicole Kenny Most of us know that sleep is important, but are unaware of just how big of an impact not getting enough quality sleep can have on...
View Article5 Ways to Make Your Home More Healthy
Health at Home by Steph Beth Nickel Is the weight of overwhelm closing in on you? Do you feel the need to get away? Is your home a refuge or do the walls close in on you as you look around and see all...
View ArticleWhy Flexible Dieting Is The Only Diet You Will Ever Need
photo by pixabay Why Flexible Dieting Is The Only Diet You Will Ever Need by Tyler Read As a personal trainer who has worked with hundreds of clients, I know for a fact that exercising or even...
View ArticleAs We Age- A Woman’s Guide to Health Risks
As We Age- A Woman’s Guide to Health Risks by Melissa Lobo The march of time affects men and women very differently. The effects of breast growth or the lack thereof, for instance, as well as other...
View Article5 Things to Remember When Stroke Happens to Your Loved One
5 Things to Remember When Stroke Happens to Your Loved One by Habiba Seeing a loved one having a stroke in front of you can be a devastating and traumatic experience. There are very few things that...
View ArticleHow being overweight may affect your brain function
How Being Overweight May Affect Your Brain Function by Jessica Ann The effects of being overweight to the physical health are already established. Apparently, it can cause several diseases ranging...
View Article7 Ways to Sabotage Success
Time to Give Up? by Steph Beth Nickel Giving up. Admitting defeat. Conceding failure. None of us want to do any of these things. But we may have to in order to achieve success. What should we give up?...
View ArticleThe Benefits Of Kettlebell Workouts For Women
The Benefits Of Kettlebell Workouts For Women by Amanda Perkins A common misconception about kettlebell training is that women who lift heavy will bulk up and look more masculine as a result.The truth...
View Article7 Reasons Why Exercise Is Important for Your Health
1. It reduces the risk of heart disease You are never too young or too old to take care of your heart. Preventing heart disease is a smart decision that will surely pay off the rest parts of your...
View Article4 Precautions to Take Before Exercising
Don’t Do It! by Steph Beth Nickel I don’t do push-ups. And today I remember why. For some reason, I was compelled to do a few push-ups yesterday. I only did six with a very limited range of motion....
View Article8 Proven Steps to Improve your Digestion
Power up your gut: 8 proven steps on how to improve your digestion by Olivia Thomas Yoga and other ancient schools of healing consider the digestive fire as the core element of our body. Wonder why?...
View Article5 Ways to Fit Fitness into a Busy Schedule
5 Ways to Fit Fitness into a Busy Schedule by Alex Gendron Staying fit and healthy is everyone’s goal. However, this is usually taken for granted due to the busyness of one’s schedule. Some find it...
View Article4 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil for Skin
4 Reasons to Use Coconut Oil for Skin by Tom Balshi Even if you are not up to par with the latest beauty trends, it is likely you’ve heard of the all-encompassing effects of the hailed coconut oil....
View ArticleWomen’s Health and Supplements: Myths and Facts
Women’s Health and Supplements: Myths and Facts by Caitlin Evans While our bodies are well-oiled machines they can’t produce all the nutrients we need to function properly. Most nutritionists agree...
View Article3 Tips to Re-evaluate your Health and Fitness Goals
Motivation for “the New Year” by Steph Beth Nickel Does September feel like the beginning of a new year to you? Even though, my “baby” is 28 and graduated from school many years ago, this time of year...
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