Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common challenges Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. Get practical tips for overcoming common barriers. Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. After all, there are plenty of potential hindrances
2024-07-25
Two years ago, while I was working late at my desk in a downtown Toronto office tower, I came across an article that continues to haunt me: “Meet Emma, a creepy life-sized doll who represents office workers of the future,” read the headline; below it, an
2024-07-21
When it comes to a strength training curriculum, old school methods aren’t necessarily your best educational sources. Take one of the great meathead myths handed down to us from past decades: No pain no gain. There's no greater exercise example of this
2024-07-19
For Kunal Kumar, a 38-year-old Risk Manager from London Bridge, becoming a new father was a turning point in his fitness journey. He wanted to be mentally and physically strong; set a good example for his daughter and be the best version of himself for his
2024-07-18
Message of new Lieberman study: ‘Because we evolved to be active throughout our lives, our bodies need physical activity to age well.’ Just about everyone knows that exercise is good for you. Some people can even rattle off reasons it keeps your muscles
2024-07-16
Resistance training (RT) and resistance training techniques are associated with a myriad of sports, physical, psychological and overall health benefits. Wackerhage et al. (2019) highlight that regular performance of RT improves muscle mass, strength and
2024-07-09
I’ve been through two different knee injuries on my left knee and I can tell you that my recovery from the first injury was drastically different than the second. The reason for this is because my second knee injury happened while I was in the middle of my
2024-06-25
Is Walking a Good Enough Form of Exercise? Is Walking a Good Enough Form of Exercise? It might feel like a walk in the park, but trainers say you *can* turn your stroll into a super-effective workout. Here's how. Karla Walsh Headshot woman with dumbbell shape
2024-06-14
Fitness trackers can obviously log your exercise metrics and give you info on calorie burn and cycling routes, but because they can do so much more in terms of tracking heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, and sleep, it’s possible that you could be
2024-06-11
