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20 ways to burn 100 calories
Making small changes in your daily life is all it takes to get back on the road to health and...
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4 moves for stronger, firmer arms
Do these 4 moves just 3 times a week for toned arms to carry you through your day
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How to run your first 10K
Try this training program for intermediate runners created by a Canadian running champion
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Give yourself a natural chest lift
Strengthening and building the chest muscles will help perk up the surrounding tissue, too. Here's how to do it
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4 moves for a stronger chest
Do this routine twice a week for a stronger, more supportive chest
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Yoga pose of the month: Strengthen your core with Staff Pose
Sit on the floor and build your core!
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The ultimate 10-minute workout
Burn calories and build muscle fast with this high-intensity circuit-training workout you can finish in just 10 minutes
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8 ways to avoid holiday weight gain
December is a dangerous month for those of us trying to eat well and maintain a healthy weight. Find out...
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Yoga meditation: A beginner’s guide
Get started on the road to a meditation practice with this guide for beginners
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Yoga pose of the month: Beat stress and tension with Legs up the Wall Pose
Every time exhaustion hits and mood takes a nose dive, this simple pose is guaranteed to de-stress and calm your...
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Your at-home holiday workout routine
Don't let a busy social schedule derail your fitness plans during the holidays. This quick and effective holiday workout will...
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6 moves to tone your joint muscles
The right workout can help ease your joint woes. Here are six moves to tone the muscles around your knees,...
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Are toning shoes right for you?
Toning shoes have become the latest fitness trend, but do they really work? We put five popular brands to the...
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6 ways to maintain weight loss
Losing weight isn't always easy, but keeping those pounds off can be just as challenging. Here are six tips to...
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How to keep your family fit
Finding time to exercise and eat healthy can be an overwhelming challenge for time-crunched families. Canadian fitness expert Paul Plakas...
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How to choose the best yoga mat
Looking to buy a yoga mat? If you think the only considerations are its colour and design, think again. Not...
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The ultimate bodyweight exercise routine
Want to get fit and toned without logging hours at the gym? This 20-minute bodyweight exercise routine will whip you...
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4 moves for a stronger core
Do this routine three to six times a week for a stronger core to keep you stable through life
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Get a stronger core in 4 easy steps
A strong core is more than just pretty abs. Here's how to strengthen your core to make you stronger for...
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5 diets that don’t work
From South Beach to the Master Cleanse, diets that help you drop pounds in a hurry may seem appealing'but will...
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Yoga pose of the month: Engage inner strength with Warrior II
As the days grow shorter and indoor life gets busier, find your inner strength and focus by practising Warrior II...
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Yoga pose of the month: Engage inner strength with Warrior II
As the days grow shorter and indoor life gets busier, find your inner strength and focus by practising Warrior II...
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7 things that are secretly making you gain weight
Not sure why your jeans suddenly feel tighter? Choices you make in your everyday life might be secretly causing you...
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The cheapest workout tool you’ll ever use
Want to build strong, shapely muscles? Tone up with our custom workout, featuring the cheapest workout tool ever: tubing!
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Yoga pose of the month: Release tension with Reed Pose with side bends
Muscle tension can accumulate in the neck and shoulders, especially during busy periods. Relieve that tension with this side bend
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6 ways to rev up your metabolism
Yes, you can burn more calories'by boosting your metabolism. Here's how
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6 reasons why you’re overweight
Not sure how the number on the scale got so high? You're not alone. Here are six reasons why you're...
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The ultimate guide to the gym
Whether you are looking to lose weight or gain strength our guide will help you get active and make the...
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Legs workout: Get athletic and toned
Try this four-week legs workout plan for strong, athletic-looking legs