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Workout tips that actually work
Need a little motivation to get active? Allow your fellow Best Health readers to inspire you
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7 exercises that help you look good in jeans year-round
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn't mean you have to give up on toned legs and a...
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10-Minute Tuneups: Get sculpted abs
Tone your tummy with this fun workout
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Wrist action: How the newest activity trackers get you fit
Gone are the days of a simple pedometer. The latest activity trackers record data from all aspects of your life
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Bonnie’s Blog: My Electric Workout
Bonnie during a workout A few weeks back, I was invited to try a new way to work out. Body
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10 essential stretches for summer athletes
Don't let an injury sideline you for the summer. Stretch regularly to get the most out of your workouts
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Boost your energy with Wide Leg Hero Pose
Sometimes, a simple stretch can strengthen the mind and body
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The fitness benefits of softball
Rebecca Sutcliffe and Katie Reynolds tell us why we should take up softball
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Are obstacle races getting too dangerous?
Gruelling obstacle races are an increasingly popular'and dangerous'challenge. What does it take to conquer one, and should you even try?...
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10-Minute Tuneups: Stephanie Joanne’s leg toning workout
Summertime is the seasons for shorts, skirts and dresses. Tone your legs any time with this 10 minute routine. If...
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8 stretches to ease tight hips
Achy, tight hip flexors are a common problem, especially if you have a desk job. Get relief with these stretches
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Celeb trainer Tracy Anderson shares fitness tips and her workout playlist
Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson (she’s friends with Gwyneth Paltrow!) was recently in Toronto to treat a few members of
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Is it safe to freeze away your fat cells?
A non-surgical treatment now offered in Canada promises to take inches off your problem areas. Here's how it works
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10-Minute Tuneups™: Get toned arms, quick
Get toned up, and stronger, with this fast workout for your arms
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Find the foam roller best for you
Foam rollers are a great way to reduce post-workout muscle soreness and knead away tension. Here are three brands to...
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The 10 rules of a peaceful yoga class
These often unspoken rules of yoga can help you stay zen on your mat and get the most out of...
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The perfect reason to use a foam roller
Knead away muscle tension and post-workout soreness with this DIY option
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Fresh take on fitness: Fusion workouts
We've decoded some of the newest combination fitness classes, including Piloxing, AcroYoga, and more
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Fitness Trend: Webcam classes
Online workouts allow you to take classes from instructors based anywhere
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Office Hip Stretch
This yoga stretch helps relieve muscles that are tight from sitting for long periods
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This 10-Minute Resistance Band Workout Will Tone Up Your Body In No Time
Watch your body transform.
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10 winter Olympic sports and the muscles they use
Inspired by the amazing athletics you're seeing in Sochi, Russia this winter? Lucky for us Canadians, it's easy to take...
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10-Minute Tuneups: Kick It Up!
Cardio fitness for your core and glutes
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Sochi 2014: Your guide to the Olympic Winter Games
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games
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Sochi 2014: NHL Islander John Tavares
Family and friends keep hockey player John Tavares grounded as he prepares for his first Olympic Games
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Sochi 2014: Slopestyle snowboarder Spencer O’Brien
When slopestyle snowboarding was accepting into the 2014 Olympics, it was a dream come true for this B.C. native
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Sochi 2014: Curling’s Jennifer Jones
Canadian curling champion Jennifer Jones talks about heading to her first Olympics
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Sochi 2014: Canadian freestyle skier Rosalind Groenewoud
Competing in the new Olympic sport of ski halfpipe, "Roz G" is considered a serious medal contender for Canada
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Sochi 2014: New Olympic events
Get excited, Canada! These new Olympic sports promise to up Canada's medal count and make Sochi 2014 one of our...