Cancer-Fighting Sprinkles
We’ve all heard of antioxidants; they’re those wonderful substances that help prevent and repair damage to our cells to ward off premature aging and cancer, among other maladies. Antioxidants such as...
View ArticleThe Myth of the Fat Burning Zone
The “fat burning zone” is one of those exercise myths that just. won’t. die. If you work out at a gym, you’ve probably encountered that little box on your favourite cardio machine – the box that tells...
View ArticleTurn Your Stroller into a Toning Machine!
It’s still stroller season! Our Belly Bootcamp outdoor classes are still in full swing and we’re loving the cooler temperatures and fresh, crisp breezes. The next time you and your little one head...
View ArticleSeptember Rainy Day Workout
Happy Fall! It’s still gorgeous outside and there’s plenty of time for fun, outdoor workouts with your little one tucked snug in her stroller. But what do you do on a rainy day? Here is a 20 minute...
View ArticleFind Your Yoga Style
As yoga has hit the main stream the variety of classes continue to increase. Even recreation facilities have started to offer the large variety of classes that you would have only found at a yoga...
View ArticleSuck It Up and Work It Out
note to self... A few weeks ago, I ‘fessed up to feeling a little down lately. The kids are growing, time is marching on and sometimes lately I struggle to keep up the cheery demeanour required in my...
View ArticleThe Real Risk of Orthorexia
Could you be orthorexic? I believe, in the past, I may have been. If you know me personally, you might know I struggled with mild eating disorders much of my adolescent and adult life. I’ve received...
View Article1-Minute Toning Tips for Back-to-School Season
ok, now squat! The lazy days of summer are gone and it’s time for packing lunches, driving to gymnastics & supervising homework! When are you ever supposed to find the time to work out? The truth...
View ArticleIs Junk Food Really Cheaper?
I took a little bit of fire when I came out fully in favour of the proposed “junk food taxes” that have been making news recently. Apparently, though, junk food already is taxed. By the people who sell...
View ArticleHallowe’en Candy Calories!
If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will. In fact, if this doesn’t make you squeamish, you should probably consider approaching Quentin Tarantino for an assistant’s position. Here are the calorie counts...
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