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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
The health benefits of soccer
Got soccer fever? Find out how playing "footy'" can improve your health
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...
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?
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...
Get killer calves for summer
Want sexy, shapely legs in time for shorts season? Here's how to get killer calves for summer
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
The ultimate at-home boot camp
Our interval training boot camp burns as many calories as possible in the shortest amount of time
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
5 workout mistakes
Are you sabotaging your fitness routine? Learn to spot five common workout mistakes'and learn how to fix them
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...
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
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...
5 fitness tips from a top trainer
Award-winning fitness trainer Geoff Bagshaw reveals his top tips for healthy living
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
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...