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After the Run
April 18, 2012 Andy
If you’re one of the 50 000 people who participated in the Vancouver Sun Run this year – congratulations! Your months of hard work and preparation have paid off. Now comes the hard part – keeping up the good work and staying on the fitness bandwagon. Having an event to work towards can be a [...]
Spring Run Training
March 30, 2012 admin
Spring is finally here. Across the region, thousands of people are dusting off their shoes and hitting the pavement. Jogging is a great form of exercise and with spring’s longer days and milder weather, it feels good to get outside. However, if your main form of winter activity was going from car to couch, there [...]
Spring Cleaning – Why You Should Clean-Up Your Body’s Act
March 6, 2012 Andy
March is National Nutrition Month. For most Canadians, National Nutrition Month isn’t anything more than a blip in the calendar. We have other things on our mind – how the Canucks are doing, whether the teachers will go on strike, how long before the rainy season ends, etc. The thing is, we don’t really think [...]
Post-Valentine’s Sugar Rush
February 15, 2012 admin
The post-Valentine’s sugar rush is over (or at least tapering down). Chocolates, candies, cookies, and other sweet treats abound during February 14th, leading even the most disciplined of healthy eaters down the path of sugary indulgence. In the aftermath, we sluggishly stumble back to our normal diets. But somehow that piece of apple just doesn’t [...]
Video – 23 and ½ Hours a Day
February 3, 2012 admin
A Great Question for Us All – Dr. Mike Evans’ 23 and ½ Hours a Day It’s a concerning picture. Obesity rates are rising. In 2005, a World Health Organization report stated that 64% of Canadian women and 70% of Canadian men were overweight. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other so-called “lifestyle” diseases [...]
Kickstart 2012 Training Package
January 9, 2012 admin
Kickstart 2012! Start the New Year off on the right foot with our Kickstart 2012 Training Package! Whether you’re looking to shed the extra Christmas cheer, prevent injury, or increase your fitness, we’re here to help. This 3-week training package includes: - FREE 30 minute one-on-one consultation to establish your training goals - Six 30 [...]
Setting SMART Goals
January 7, 2012 admin
The new year is here, and with it comes a time of reflection. Across the country, millions of Canadians use this time to set personal goals for the year. Last year, 3 out of 4 Canadians made a new year’s resolution. Among those who made resolutions, 65% made a resolution to improve their health and [...]
Holiday Travel Tips
December 19, 2011 admin
Every Christmas holiday, millions of Canadians hit the roads and/or skies. Whether it’s piling everyone into the family car to visit the relatives, or hopping a plane for sunnier climates, travelling can take a toll on your body. Don’t let travel take the happy out of your holidays. Here are some quick and easy tips [...]
Creating Healthy Habits for the Holiday
December 6, 2011 admin
December is here and Christmas is right around the corner. With the holiday season comes the dinners, parties, family get-togethers, and all the treats and rushing around associated with them. Healthy habits often fall by the wayside. This year, make a healthy habit your new family tradition. Here are a few simple pointers on how [...]
Taking Care this Season
November 10, 2011 admin
The rain, cold, and dark of November are here, with winter fast approaching. We’re all feeling a little slower, a little more achy, a little more tired. November marks the start of the flu season, short days, and the holiday rush build-up. During this time, it’s increasingly important to take care of yourself. Stress, combined [...]
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