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Heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton: In Her Prime and Training for Rio
She's looking forward to competing at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, but what's really on Canadian heptathlete Brianne...
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How to Choose the Best Fitness Tracker for Your Lifestyle
Can health trackers actually help you improve your health? With a little coaching, the experts say yes. Here's how to...
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The One Exercise That Will Flatten Your Stomach in 10 Minutes
How to fix diastasis recti.
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Canada’s Pan Am Divers: Life In and Out of the Pool
Want the inside track on how Pan Am athletes tackle their health priorities? Here's a look at the routines, priorities...
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How to Avoid Running Injuries
If you’re a runner, you’ve probably experienced some pain and discomfort throughout your training. Many runners may not realize that
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New to Canada: Technogym Home Gym Equipment
Thinking about a home gym? We talk shop with Technogym founder and president Nerio Alessandri, who recently brought his Italian...
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Sweat-Wicking Summer Sports Gear
There's nothing worse than overheating during a sweaty workout. Pick the right gear to ensure you stay calm, cool and...
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3 tips for faster post-workout recovery
Cut down on workout recovery time by refuelling your body and giving it proper rest
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10-Minute Tuneups: Boost your posture
Stand taller thanks to this 10 minute workout
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ClassPass: Is it worth the hype?
With the rise of fitness subscription companies like ClassPass and Fitset, we asked Vancouver-based fitness instructor Amanda Vogel for her...
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Harley Pasternak’s best weight loss advice
We sat down with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak to talk about healthy snacks and the fitness advice he gives his...
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10-Minute Tuneups™: Free weights
Exercise helps deplete stress hormones and instantly triggers the release of mood-boosting endorphins. Do this routine daily to relieve stress
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The fitness benefits of snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to get outside and enjoy winter. Plus, it's easy to do and requires minimal equipment....
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10-Minute Tuneups™: Yoga for better sleep
Relax your body, and your mind, with this bedtime yoga routine that's guaranteed to help you sleep better
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Join the circus: A fun new way to get fit
When you think of acrobatics, trampolining and the trapeze, you generally think of the circus or an amazing Cirque du...
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Fitness: Video games make your indoor workout more interesting
Treadmill running can be boring. Here's how to make your workout more interesting.
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Barre3 studio arrives in Canada
On Monday, barre3 will open its first Canadian studio at 325 King St. West in Toronto. The workout is a
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Recovery stretch
Bounce back faster after a workout by doing this stretch before you hit the showers
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The benefits of hiking
Find a way to get outside regularly this fall and your body will thank you. Here's how hiking can help
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8 stretches you can do at your desk
Sitting for extended periods of time without a proper break can lead to back pain, neck strain and worse. Here's...
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The #1 reason to schedule your workouts
Taking the time to regularly exercise can actually help you balance a hectic schedule. Here's how
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Meet the fittest woman on earth
Canadian athlete Camille Leblanc-Bazinet was recently named the 'Fittest Woman on Earth.' Here's a glimpse into her intense training
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Winter gear: Fitness picks to keep you active and warm
Stay active despite Canada's rapidly dropping temperatures. Our roundup of fitness gear can help you stay warm, whether you're simply...
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Dynamic stretching: Try forward leg swing
Before workouts, the new thinking is that it's a good idea to warm up with 'dynamic stretches.'
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10-Minute Tuneups: The better butt workout
Sculpt and lift your glutes with this fast workout
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Off-road running: How to pick a trail shoe
Take your run off-road: These running and hiking shoes are designed with enhanced traction
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Are you at risk for runner’s knee?
Repeatedly pounding the pavement can do a number on your knees. Here's how to prevent pain and injury
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Fitness: How to rev your metabolism in two minutes
AMRAP: How this acronym can rev your metabolism in just two minutes
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Best Stretch: Reclining Twist
Make stretching part of your daily wellness routine