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Can We Please Stop Fitness Shaming?

November 21, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne 1 Comment

Fitness Shaming

I was never a very athletic kid. I was always in the back half of those picked for teams, and while I tried hard, I wasn't great at team sports. I played for my elementary school basketball team in grades 7 and 8 (everyone made the team) and it was during my time on that team that I first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: activity, athletic, exercise, fitness, fitness shaming, health, Sarah Stage, Sport, working out

I Went To Spin Class And It Was Basically A Rave On Wheels

April 7, 2017 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

I tend to do many things at the same time because, let's face it, women are especially good at multi-tasking. For instance, I will help my kids with their homework while making dinner and paying the bills online. I will workout with friends so we can catch up while squeezing in some cardio. Recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness Tagged With: bike, class, Community, event, exercise, fitness, music, spin, SPINCO, studio, Toronto, Trend, workout

What Fitness Tracking Device Is Good For You?

July 7, 2016 by Sonya 1 Comment

Now that the sun is out and everyone is ready to get outdoors, you may have some fitness goals you've set yourself. I know I have. But I am first to admit that I'm not a hardcore fitness fanatic. In fact, it takes a lot of motivation to get me moving. I'm open to trying new things from classes to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: Alcatel OneTouch, Apple Watch, fitbit, Fitness Devices, runtastic, Smartwatch, TomTom Spark Cardio

Nine Running Secrets To Find Your Rhythm

April 22, 2016 by Amanda Wood Leave a Comment

I used to hate running, it was the bane of my existence whenever I put my sneakers on. I thought I could trick myself into enjoying it, hoping that one day it would stop feeling so hard. But that wishful thinking was getting me nowhere. I needed to take positive action to shift how I felt about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: beginner running guide, fitness, health, healthy lifestyle, running, running beginner, running insights, running secrets

DIY Playground Bootcamp Great For Busy Moms

May 25, 2015 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

The next time you find yourself off on the sidelines while the littles are climbing, sliding and digging away, pull this handy workout up & get your sweat on! Steal these fab moves from Belly Bootcamp. All you need is a bench! Love bootcamp moves? Join Belly Bootcamp founder Dara Bergeron on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: Boot Camp, bootcamp, busy mom workout schedule, fitness, playground boot camp, playground workout, working out with kids

10 Songs To Get You Motivated & Active

April 30, 2015 by Marianne Litman 2 Comments

Getting yourself motivated to exercise can be more than half the battle sometimes. For me a new pair of Nikes or a fresh New Balance t-shirt or a new pair of Lululemon high waist Wunder Under tights (I swear by them) get me going. But this can get a pricey, so I have to find other ways to motivate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Fitness, Music Tagged With: fitness, playlist, running, running playlist, upbeat music, workout, workout playlist

Walking It Off With WalkTop

February 6, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

I spend a lot of time in front of the computer and on my mobile devices. It has become a way of life. While computers and screens have made us more efficient in many ways—we can respond faster and more efficiently—studies have shown that prolonged sitting in front of the devices is not healthy for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Life, Stress, Work & Career Tagged With: Fitneff, fitness, wahm, WalkTop

2015 Workout Trends You Need To Try

January 5, 2015 by Natalie Ast Leave a Comment

Written by Natalie Ast Start off your new year’s resolutions with some new workout activities that will get you motivated to get your blood pumping. High Intensity Interval Training HIIT workouts involve short bursts of intense exercise, followed by a short period of rest. The workout is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: animal flow, animal flow workout, barre class, barre workout, fitness, fitness classes, fitness trends, high intensity interval training, hiit, pound, Ropes Gone Wild, rowing, rowing workout, workout, workouts

Lululemon Makes Shopping Easier With Apple’s Touch ID

November 4, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are days that I thankfully don't need to be running in heels. I love the days that I can zip the kid off to the school and then enjoy a yoga class or a walk with friends. On those days, I relish wearing my lululemon tights, sweaters and even a really comfy pair of gloves I got last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life, Style & Beauty, Technology Tagged With: app, fitness, iOS8, lifestyle, lululemon, OM finder, online shopping, retailer, SeaWheeze App, yoga

How You Can Get Fit & Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are many great ways to support Breast Cancer Awareness month. I've already highlighted a few in the realm of fashion and beauty. But this one also caters to the fitness buffs that is worth some attention. New Age Performance mouthpieces are designed for one of the fastest growing sectors of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fitness, Life Tagged With: accessories, breast cancer, fitness, jaws, Mouthgear, New Age Performance, teeth

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