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8 motivating fitness DVDs
We asked certified fitness instructor Amanda Vogel to try more than 40 of the latest fitness DVDs. Here are her...
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5 plank variations to keep you engaged
Challenge your core and keep your mind busy with these five variations on basic plank pose
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The best running gear for fall
Stay on track with your running goals by rewarding yourself with stylish accessories perfect for autumn runs
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4 ways to track your running workouts
Get faster and fitter by setting goals for your runs. Here are four ways to use technology to stay on...
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News: Aerobic exercise best to lose belly fat
I’ve done countless sit-ups over the years, yet they never seem to have much effect on the way my stomach
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The Best Health Challenge strength workout
In the 2011 Best Health Challenge, participant Kelly Mathews got fit and toned with this one hour strength workout, created...
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Motivation tips from Canada’s fittest women
Whether you're going for gold or trying to stick to a gym routine, a little pep talk never hurts. We...
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4 dance-inspired workout moves from Tré Armstrong
Pump up the music and keep yourself as trim as a dancer with these four workout moves shown here by...
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Video: The Best Health Challenge workout plan
See featured Best Health Challenge participant Kelly Mathews' work out plan in action
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Video: Behind the scenes with SYTYCD Canada’s Tré Armstrong
Judge of So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Tré Armstrong knows a thing or two about staying fit. Go...
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Fitness Trend: Stair-climbing your way to the top
Offering benefits such as toned arms and legs, stair-climbing is the latest workout craze. Find out why this fitness trend...
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 8
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Check in on your accomplishments
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Oxfam Trailwalker: The most challenging charity event ever?
Could you walk 100 km in 48 hours or less, on moderately challenging hiking trails in the middle of summer?
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 7
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Get better results with more-intense intervals
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Can you think your way thin?
How cognitive behavioural therapy can help you achieve your weight-loss goals
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 6
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: incorporate upper- and lower-body exercises simultaneously
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The cutest new golf gear
Stay cool and comfortable on the course with some of summer's cutest golf gear
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Golf tips from Canadian pros
Golf is a great leisurely activity and can actually make you fitter. Here, Canadian pros offer some golf tips to...
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How to stay motivated to lose weight
Feel like you're falling behind in your fitness goals? Here are some expert tips for staying motivated and committed to...
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4 Canadian yoga adventures
Stretch your muscles and your mind with one of these Canadian yoga adventures
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 5
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Add a bonus workout
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Pilates: How to get started
Developed for dancers but made popular in mainstream gyms, Pilates exercise helps you limber up your entire body as you...
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 4
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, we've got five days of workouts for improved results
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 3
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, evaluate your progress and ask yourself 'Are you working hard...
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DIY boot camp
There's no need for a gym or trainer with this do-it-yourself boot camp guide. This one-hour workout allows you to...
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 2
Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week, build on your base by doing more strength moves and...
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Are sports and video games real workouts?
Wondering whether your last Wii bowling tournament burned any calories? Here are all the answers to your exercise and gaming...
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Summer Slim-Down: 8 weeks to a healthier you
Want to improve your eating habits, work exercise into your life and feel better than ever? Our eight-week program is...
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Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 1
If you're carrying around an extra five or 10 pounds that you'd like to safely shed for summer, try our...