Runners are a dedicated bunch. Most pound the pavement in every kind of weather: rain, snow, hail and even the blazing heat. But did you know that running in the hot summer heat can actually be hazardous to your health if not approached correctly? It absolutely can – here’s an overview of how and why, and what you can do […]
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Fitness Tips Healthy Living Success
As Sun Tzu said in The Art of War, “Every battle is won before the war is fought.” Essentially, this means you have to set yourself up for success before you begin—or else there is a high possibility that you won’t succeed.When it comes to fitness, this means committing to exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle – and establishing a […]
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How to start exercising Starting off on the right foot is crucial for fitness success. Think of the beginning like building the foundation of a house. You want it to be strong so the house doesn’t easily crumble. Here are some common mistakes – that contribute to a shaky foundation or abandoned project altogether – to avoid: Starting an Exercise […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
What should I know before working out with Asthma? Asthma is a topic that hits close to home for me (Poul – founder & owner of NF!) because I have struggled with it it my whole life. I’m in good company – about 3 million Canadians are currently living with asthma, which can range from being a minor nuisance to […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Functional Strength
Can Osteoporosis be reversed by exercising? After the age of 50, bones begin to breakdown faster than they are formed. As a result, bones that were once very solid become more porous as time goes on.The good news is that, even though we can’t stop the clock, we can defer and even prevent osteoporosis so you can continue to feel […]
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How to workout with an Injury? There’s no doubt about it – injuries can be frustrating, especially for those who exercise frequently. But you don’t have to stop working out – in fact, staying mobile is one of the best things you can do for yourself while nursing an injury. Below is our advice for coping with, diagnosing and healing […]
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WHY ARE MY MUSCLES SORE AFTER EXERCISING? ‘No Pain, No Gain’ used to be a pretty common phrase. Plastered across graphic tees, bumper stickers, and other advertisements suggesting people need to feel pain in order to get fit.Truth, or a rhyme with no reason? This phrase could be responsible for the culture of pain pushers. Thankfully, this theory isn’t considered […]
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Balance Fitness Tips Healthy Living
Do you approach your fitness goals with a feeling of pressure or stress? Perhaps you haven’t reached for your goals for fear of failure. You may have benefited from short-term results in the past, but what happened after you reached your target? Without the development of long-term, healthy habits, most people slowly back pedal to their old ways until the […]
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why it's better to workout in home Whether it’s exercising in your home with a personal trainer in-person (like the good all days before Covid), or you’re working with a trainer online, such as with one of our unparalleled virtual personal trainers, the bottom line is you do not need a gym. And these are our top six reasons why:1. […]
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Everybody has their own unique body type. In general there are three main classifications. This article focuses on the skinny fat health risk. Some people are relatively slim looking, but have a high percentage of body fat. This is where the health risk lies, regardless of a person’s size, a high body fat percentage is unhealthy.The other day one of […]
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