When I was on mat leave with my son, my office shut down and I ended up with an involuntary, very, very extended maternity leave while I looked for work. It was an extremely stressful time in my life. I was carrying baby weight and the burden of needing to find work while, at the same time, having … [Read more...]
Can We Please Stop 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...]
I Went To Spin Class And It Was Basically A Rave On Wheels
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...]
How To Find The Perfect Workout For You
It’s March, the gyms are starting to get a little less busy and fitness classes seem to have a lot more availability. People are easing off their New Year’s resolutions just a little bit, for better or for worse. So if you’ve made the goal of staying active and working out a bit more in 2017, how … [Read more...]
Nine Running Secrets To Find Your Rhythm
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...]
Win A 3-Month Membership To PurEnergy Wellness Loft Worth $465
This contest is now closed. Thank you so much for entering. Located in Toronto, PurEnergy Wellness Lofts is a boutique health and wellness club focused on improving overall fitness, well being and awareness. They've redefined the training environment to provide energizing services that inspire … [Read more...]
The Urban Mom: Brooke Burke Talks About Being Confident
This month’s Urban Mom is the one and only Brooke Burke, spokeswoman, model and television host. Occupation: Entrepreneur, television host, designer Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut Current town: LA When I walked into the suite at the Four Seasons in Toronto, I wasn't sure what to expect. I … [Read more...]
The Twenty Minute, No Equipment Backyard Workout
Whether your weekend getaway is a lakefront cottage or your very own backyard oasis, this Belly Bootcamp workout will whip your full body—legs, core, upper body, and cardiovascular system—into shape in just twenty minutes so you can save tons of time for relaxing in the summer sun. All you need? A … [Read more...]
DIY Playground Bootcamp Great For Busy Moms
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...]
10 Songs To Get You Motivated & Active
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...]
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