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• Staying Active During COVID-19

  To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many sports have been postponed. Similarly, with the rise in active cases, your original plans for physical activity may need to be adapted. See our tips for staying active.

• Is My Eating Normal?

  Dietitian article: One of the biggest concerns many clients have with their eating is if they’re doing it “right”. They want to do as best for their health as they’re able, but with messages coming from all directions it is easy to get confused, discouraged, and ultimately defeated.

• Lessons Learned Living with a Chronic Condition

  As someone who struggles with a chronic condition I know how hard it can be to manage change, never mind the added stress we feel this right now with the ongoing risk of COVID-19 and continuing need for social distancing.

• Building the Training Session

  A well organized training session at the gym is helpful for paving the road to success. The best intentions can be undone without a plan, so we’ve listed the structure of a typical training session.

• Which Diet is Right for Me?

  How a dietitian makes that choice.

• How to Start Exercising and Stick To It

  Whether you are starting from scratch or trying to get back into a routine, starting to exercise can be a challenge. Many people struggle to get out of a sedentary rut that they have been in for months or years. Know that you are not alone, and there are many resources to help you along the way..

• You Don't Need a Meal Plan, But Meal Planning Skills Will Help

  Find structure around food without becoming rigid.

• Fitness Trackers

  Discover the pros and cons.

• Ten Ways to Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste

  27 billion Canadian dollars are lost each year in food waste, or the food that is discarded, lost or uneaten. Here are the top 10 ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving:

• The Value of Planning Ahead

  Eating better starts with a better plan.

• Why You Shouldn't Try Every Exercise You See on Social Media

  Train better by focusing on safe, effective exercises that fit you and your goals.

• Get the Most Our Of Your Grill

  Go beyond your old stand bye for some health grilling.

• Resolutions: Growth, Desire and Small Changes

  Intent to change is admirable; it shows desire to improve. But how does one ensure those goals become a reality?

• A Vacation from the Vacation

  What to do when holidays leave you feeling drained..

• Exercise Travel Tips

  Stay in Shape this summer wherever you go with these ten travel tips.

• Cardio vs Resistance Training

  When trying to lose weight, which is the best option for fat loss?

• The Ins and Outs of Calorie Counting

  Proper diet and nutrition is an integral part of any health and wellness program.

• Preventing Holiday Stress

  The festive season fast approacheth! Are you feeling more dread than festive joy? Here are some tips to help you move into the season, keep it together and maybe even revel in it.

• Tips for Living Well with a Chronic Illness

  Living with a chronic health concern is often a lifetime deal, as many have no specific “cure”. Tips to take the proactive approach instead of just responding to symptoms.

• In Full Bloom

  Before you break out the trowel, spade, and hose and get gardening, consider these tips to head off common gardening maladies and injuries.

• Fun in the Sun

  We should take precautions against the harmful UV rays, but how many of us do? Here's how to enjoy the sun without the risk.

• Better Sleep Better Health

  33% of Canadians do not get enough natural sleep each night. Get sleep health strategies to help you catch those elusive zzz's.

• Please Pass the Pulses

  Gaining in popularity, pulses are the edible dried seeds of the legume crop, including dry peas, beans, lentils, and chickpeas. Discover the benefits and where to find recipes.

• Holiday Eating: Yes, You Can Have the Shortbread

  Head off over-indulgence while enjoy holiday favourites.

• Don't Let the Cold Weather Put You into Hibernation

  Get tips for staying active during the winter months.

• Healthy Eating on a Budget

  Get tips for fitting healthy foods into your grocery budget.

• Back to School Lunch Basics

  The following tips can help you along with packing lunches for the kids (or yourself).

• Barbequing and Cancer: What's the Connection?

  We can all agree BBQ is one summer pastime we look forward to. However, there are some risks involved when we BBQ certain foods.

• Feed your Brain to Improve Your Mood

  Most of us feel cranky and sluggish at some time but a lack of sleep and stress aren’t the only culprits. It may be the foods you're eating or not eating!

• Health Benefits of Yoga

  Yoga is a form of therapy that is increasingly backed by science. The most promising results come from a practice combines asana with pranayama and meditation.

• Expert Tips for Using Exercise to Manage Your Diabetes

  When you have Type 2 Diabetes, regular physical activity is an important part of your management plan. By staying active, you’ll be able to better control your diabetes by keeping your blood glucose levels in a healthy range, preventing long-term complications.

• Resolve to Invest in Yourself

  If you are fearful your resolution to get fit and lose weight will set you up as a target for ribbing from friends and family, allow me to suggest calling it what it really is: making an investment in yourself...

• Healthy Aging Helps to Reduce Healthcare Costs

  As our population ages and demand for healthcare increases, we need to invest in strategies to prevent illness to avoid rising healthcare costs and ensure services are there when needed ...

• Healthy Aging is a Lifelong Investment

  Healthy aging isn’t just for the old. Starting at age 25 we lose approximately 10% of our functional mobility – strength, balance and cardiorespiratory fitness – per decade.  Some experts contend that sitting is the new smoking ...

• Healthy Aging Isn’t Rocket Science, But It Is Science

  Despite ever prominent stories and studies on ways to improve your health, people still struggle with making the choices that will improve the quality and length of their life. This is where the expertise of a medical fitness facility can make an impact ...