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How to reach your fitness goals
Whether you hope to flatten your abs, tone your arms or lose those last 10 pounds, consider the following strategies...
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How to get a ballet dancer’s body
Want to sculpt the long, lean body of a dancer? Try a ballet-inspired workout'no pointe shoes required. Find out how...
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The phys-ed workout
Looking for a new way to melt fat, burn calories and get stronger? Kick it old-school'literally' and add some classic...
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How to start running
Running can help you look great, reduce anxiety and improve your self-confidence. Whether you want to shed some weight or...
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The ultimate beginner’s running program
Ready to tie up your runners and hit the pavement? Become a bona fide runner in four months with this...
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Fitness ideas for the whole family
Worried that your family isn't getting enough exercise? Here are six easy fitness ideas for the whole family
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The health benefits of soccer
Got soccer fever? Find out how playing "footy'" can improve your health
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The ultimate outdoor workout
Don't waste your summer in the gym! This 30-minute outdoor workout will help you get fit while enjoying the warmer...
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The Truth About Diet Pills and Whether They Really Work
Diet pills are part of a multi-billion dollar weight-loss industry in Canada, but do they really work?
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4 tips for a toned butt
Want a butt that looks good in everything from jeans and pencil skirts to shorts and a swimsuit? Try these...
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Get killer calves for summer
Want sexy, shapely legs in time for shorts season? Here's how to get killer calves for summer
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5 stretches you need to try
Whether you spend your time running trails or sitting at a desk, stretching should be a part of your daily...
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How to lose baby weight like a celebrity
How did Katie Holmes and Kate Hudson seemingly effortlessly drop their baby weight? They likely spent a fortune on personal...
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Fitness tips from dancer Blake McGrath
Ever wonder how a professional dancer keeps his body in tip-top shape? Here, dancer and musician Blake McGrath gives Best...
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The best new running shoes for spring
We tested six of the hottest new running shoes for spring to see if they live up to their claims....
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8 ways your kitchen can help you lose weight
A healthier diet starts with a healthy cooking space. Here are eight simple ways to use your kitchen to lose...
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Why do diets stop working?
Dr. Arya Sharma is chair for obesity research and management at the University of Alberta, and scientific director of the...
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The Benefits of AntiGravity Yoga
AntiGravity Yoga is a hot new fitness trend making its way across Canada. Find out what it is and whether...
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Review: Are MEC’s new bikes worth the price?
Guest blogger Drew Nelles, associate web editor for readersdigest.ca and bike aficionado, gives us the scoop on Mountain Equipment Co-op’s
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5 ways to beat boredom at the gym
If you're stuck in a boring workout rut or have hit a fitness plateau, it's time for a change. Try...
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The ultimate at-home boot camp
Our interval training boot camp burns as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time
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Yoga Retreats Benefit Mind, Body and Soul
Looking for a relaxing vacation idea? Find out if a yoga retreat is the right holiday choice for you
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5 workout mistakes
Are you sabotaging your fitness routine? Learn to spot five common workout mistakes'and learn how to fix them
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A new way to stretch out back pain
Back stiffness and pain are common problems for desk-jockeys. Try this eight-step method for stretching out your back without leaving...
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Yoga Helps Breast-Cancer Patients Heal
How one Toronto-based yoga program helps women get through breast cancer'in part thanks to fundraiser Yoga in Motion
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How diets make you fat
Restricting your food intake may seem like a quick way to shed pounds, but experts say diets make you fat...
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5 fitness tips from a top trainer
Award-winning fitness trainer Geoff Bagshaw reveals his top tips for healthy living
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6 tips for an Oscar-worthy body
Not nominated this year? Well, you can still get your body in red-carpet shape with these six fitness tips
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Quiz: What’s your fitness personality?
Finding exercises that fit your lifestyle may be the key to sticking with them. Take our quiz and then find...