Fitness

Denise Austin's Tricks For Burning More Calories Right Now

Everyday Health | Denise Austin | Posted 02.08.2012

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By Denise Austin Trying to shed pounds? A few changes to your routine can help boost your metabolism and optimize your daily caloric burn, movi...

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Being Active Cuts Heart Attack Risk Worldwide

CP | Sheryl Ubelacker, Health Reporter, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.11.2012

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TORONTO - Physical activity during both work and leisure time appears to significantly lower the risk of heart attack, whether a person lives in Canad...

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Is There A Point? Find Out If New Year's Resolutions Will Work For You

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 12.29.2011

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We've all done it. The calender starts creeping towards January 1st, and we make a bold pronouncement: No more smoking in 2012. Or no more sugar. We'l...

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Don't Let The Cold Get You Down: Tools To Keep Working Out During The Winter

CP | Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press | Posted 02.26.2012

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Bruce Bowen doesn't plan to abandon his workout routine and hibernate during the winter, but the longtime runner does make adjustments when lacing up ...

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Gifts For Fitness Lovers: 5 Easy Presents To Give

TheKit.ca | Posted 12.22.2011

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By Louisa Clements, TheKit.ca When it comes to gift buying, I find that it can be pretty tough; am I the only one who searches high and low for...

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The Top Fitness Trends For 2012

The Huffington Post Canada | Arti Patel | Posted 12.19.2011

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If you think your parking spot at the gym is doing you a favour, you might be wrong. Nathan Mellalieu, owner and trainer at Studeo 55, a boutique...

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Even It Out: Do These Exercises To Balance Out Holiday Indulgences

Posted 12.12.2011

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It's the middle of December, and you're likely a quarter of the way through your packed holiday schedule, which means you're still able to look at a c...

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Early Sports Specialization for Children Does Not Guarantee Results

Stacy Irvine, D.C., M.Sc. | Posted 12.06.2011

Read More: Fitness, Sports, Young Athletes, Parenting, Childhood Obesity, Sports Specialization, Training Window, Sports Training Kids, Kids Sports, Kids Competitive Sport, Canada Living News

In my practice I see 12-year-old AAA hockey players with chronic injuries, most often related to muscle imbalances and weakness. These cases further emphasize the idea that children at young ages should be working on developing as many movement experiences as possible.

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Quick Study: Trish Stratus Shares Her Favourite Yoga Position

The Huffington Post Canada | Rebecca Zamon | Posted 11.24.2011

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Quick Study [kwik stuhd-ee]: The Huffington Post Canada's tips to make your life a little sweeter, five minutes at a time. Think of it as a cheatsheet...

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Government Gets Into The Weight-Loss Business

The Huffington Post Canada | Althia Raj | Posted 12.21.2011

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Losing weight just became government business. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario yesterday announced it is lending an on...

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Snack On Something Before You Work Out

The Huffington Post Canada | Karen Kwan | Posted 11.21.2011

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Many of us exercise so we'll lose weight. And to help us shrink a little faster, we also watch what we eat. So wouldn't snacking before working out co...

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Less Gym, Better Results: Try These Workout Tips

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Brown | Posted 10.22.2011

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To get through our day-to-day time commitments, we make a plan for everything, from what's for dinner to date night to pick-up times for ballet and ho...

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The Last 10 Pounds: Tips To Reach Your Weight-Loss Goal Safely

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Brown | Posted 10.11.2011

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The last 10 pounds of a weight-loss goal can be the most difficult to shed, so it's important to treat your mind and body with kindness when you hit t...

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Show That Pizza Who's Boss: Tips To Fight Food Cravings

The Huffington Post Canada | Shelley White | Posted 10.07.2011

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Nadeen Boman knows how to motivate people to get fit. The former pro cheerleader and certified trainer has helped whip women into shape as co-host of ...

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Moderation: The Key to a Fun and Healthy Lifestyle

Silken Laumann | Posted 11.07.2011

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Moderation in fitness and eating seems like an unlikely subject for a four-time Olympic athlete. There was nothing moderate about my 15-year training regime, or about my mental approach. But I also believe that many people have forgotten about fun in their search for a toned body.

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Why I Love Restorative Yoga: No Pain, All Gain

Amy Sky | Posted 10.11.2011

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I'm one of those people who goes to yoga class and keeps sneaking peeks at the clock to see how many minutes left until I can lie in corpse pose, and just breathe and relax. It's not that I don't enjoy other kinds of yoga, but it hurts! Enter restorative yoga.

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