My favorite solution for dry winter skin, and it’s workout friendly.
The winter often leaves skin dry and the last thing anyone wants is flaky arms or legs at the gym. The skin is our largest organ of elimination and a good sweaty workout is one of the best ways to detoxify the body so slapping on a thick creamy moisturizer...
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Non-Newtonian cushioning for runners
Brooks DNA, a new running shoe cushioning system introduced this month is made up of a non-Newtonian liquid...
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Do you Parkour?
Don’t worry if you have never heard of this urban activity. Despite its century old origins, Parkour is still a relatively unknown activity just now picking up momentum in part due to the social media phenomenon. So what exactly is it?...
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Fitness goes tech in 2010: miCoach Virtual Running Partner by Adidas
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show is pulsing with technology giants showcasing the latest in computers, gaming, audio, visual, and gadgets galore. The miCoach virtual running partner by Adidas is one of the newly launched fitness tools we look forward to trying out this year...
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Book Review: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
The Omnivore's Dilemma (Pengiun 2006) by Michael Pollan was rated as one of the top 10 books of 2010 by both the New York Times and the Washington Post. Who would have thought that discussion of corn, grass, hunting, or foraging for wild mushrooms could be such a page...
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Mountaineering legend to carry Olympic Torch and family legacy
Scheduled to carry the Olympic Torch into Golden B.C. on January 21st 2010, 88 year old mountaineer Syd Feuz is possibly one of the strongest links to Canada’s winter alpine history that we will see during the 2010 Winter Olympics...
Read MoreFeeding muscle. 10 crazy stories about protein consumption
Feeding muscle. 10 crazy stories about protein consumption...
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Holiday Survival Guide- Staying fit through the madness
Yes there is a lot to celebrate, but the joy of the season doesn't have to send you backwards on your health and fitness journey. Here are some of my favorite strategies to keep you moving forward for the holidays...
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Shopping for a fit girl? Here are some of my favourite healthy gift ideas
Shopping for a fit girl? Here are my favorite healthy gift ideas...
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Boogie yourself fit, Grandma. Dancing is exercise!
New research confirms that a fun exer-game called Dancetown actually provides a good dose of exercise for older adults...
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Can these shoes really tone your legs and butt just by walking?
Reebok’s new Easytone shoes make a lot of promises I believe can be delivered as long as you lace up with the right mindset...
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How walking the dog made my butt flabby
Puppy #5 was the most adorable creature I had ever laid eyes on, little did I know this bundle of fur would have such an impact on my fitness and my physique...
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Get your best body by modelling fit behaviour
In every fitness venue I have trained every great physique always belonged to the person who showed up at least three times per week, exercised at a high level of intensity and focused on the workout instead of reading, chatting or watching TV...
Read MoreThe secret to losing weight and getting fit is in the stats
The psychological and sociological factors that influence behaviors relating to living a healthy lifestyle appear to be far more powerful obstacles than tangible ones such as access to a food, exercise facility, and finances. Almost three quarters of respondents report motivation or lack of willpower at their biggest obstacle...
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Muscular Corporations. How robust are your employees?
A proposal to companies looking for the edge that they take their ‘corporate wellness’ initiatives to the next level by shifting from purely a ‘health preservation’ approach to a ‘muscular’ approach...
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Don’t forget to tell your daughter how beautiful her quadriceps are
Don’t forget to tell your daughter how beautiful her quadriceps are. A story about a girl, her thighs and a mom’s ignorance...
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