Fitness

Moving your body will help you feel good not only physically, but mentally too. Learn about the latest fitness news and tricks, and get inspired to try a new activity like pickleball, surfing or skateboarding.

8 motivating fitness DVDs

We asked certified fitness instructor Amanda Vogel to try more than 40 of the latest fitness DVDs. Here are her...


5 plank variations to keep you engaged

Challenge your core and keep your mind busy with these five variations on basic plank pose


The best running gear for fall

Stay on track with your running goals by rewarding yourself with stylish accessories perfect for autumn runs


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...


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


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...


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...


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...

Video: The Best Health Challenge workout plan

See featured Best Health Challenge participant Kelly Mathews' work out plan in action


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...


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...


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 8

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Check in on your accomplishments


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?


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


Can you think your way thin?

How cognitive behavioural therapy can help you achieve your weight-loss goals


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


The cutest new golf gear

Stay cool and comfortable on the course with some of summer's cutest golf gear

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...


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...


4 Canadian yoga adventures

Stretch your muscles and your mind with one of these Canadian yoga adventures


Summer Slim-Down workout plan: Week 5

Get fitter this summer with our eight-week plan. This week: Add a bonus workout


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...


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

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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...