Whether you have a strict workout regime or not, understanding the difference between dynamic and static stretching can lead to a more balanced pre and post workout routine.
We all know that being active is important. Do you often hit the ground running, without giving much time or thought to stretching? It’s important to know how to stretch the right way and when to employ different stretching methods. Otherwise, you may be unknowingly increasing your risk of injury and diminishing your athletic performance!
Simply learning about when to employ static verus dynamic stretching in your workout routine (even if that routine is a leisurely walk!) can have great benefits to your long-term health and mobility.
Spring is finally here, and you’ve probably been itching to get back outside and get your body moving.
Frigid temperatures coupled with ongoing quarantine might mean your workouts have taken a backseat the last few months. Whatever the reason for your exercise lull, spring is an ideal time to get back to fitness.
Everyone knows that health and fitness go hand-in-hand with protein. We hear fitness experts and nutritionists speak about it regularly, but many of us don’t have a good grasp on what it is – or how to get enough of it into our diets.
Every vegan, at one point or another, has been asked the inevitable question: “But where do you get your protein from?”
Everyone knows that health and fitness go hand-in-hand with protein. We hear fitness experts and nutritionists speak about it regularly, but many of us don’t have a good grasp on what it is – or how to get enough of it into our diets.
Every vegan, at one point or another, has been asked the inevitable question: “But where do you get your protein from?”
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We all have behavioural habits— actions that we repeat regularly without much conscious thought. Whether it’s waking up early, grabbing a mid-afternoon snack or watching two hours of Netflix every day, most of us will find that it’s hard to break our routines. However, practicing good habits is a major part of improving our physical and mental health. Achieving a healthy, sustainable lifestyle is built around making good choices and sticking to them. And guess what? It’s completely within your reach! Keep reading for a list of tips that can help you make healthier choices like its second nature!
In cold places like Winnipeg, it’s hard to find the motivation to work out when outside temperatures can be well below freezing. However, physical activity is incredibly important for your health. As the winter chill begins to creep up on us, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves.
Most of us have an understanding that exercise is good for us, but the benefits cannot be stressed enough. According to Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, physical activity increases energy levels, helps us handle stress better and strengthens the heart and lungs.