The beginning of the New Year always motivates more people to hit the pavement and start running to help get in shape and lose some of that holiday weight. Running is the perfect way to start off an active routine since it requires little equipment and doesn’t cost much, either. But for those who are…
DetailsHaving a good, healthy breakfast is one of the best ways you can help start your day off on the right foot. So many of us are guilty of rushing through our morning routines without enough time or priority placed on consuming that necessary fuel to keep our engines going. It is imperative to give…
DetailsSpending a little effort and time each day focusing on feelings of gratitude can have a number of benefits that reverberate throughout your life. Feeling thankful for the positive aspects of your life and the privileges you enjoy can improve your mood, improve your sleep, alleviate stress, boost your energy. Gratitude is even shown to…
DetailsStriking that healthy balance between work and life has become an increasingly difficult challenge in today’s society. As a result of the demanding pressures of work, family, home and everything in between, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reported that 58% of Canadians feel overloaded with life. If you feel as though you’re struggling to…
DetailsIn Canada, our winters are generally cold; in some places colder than others! But as Canadians we have learned to embrace the cold and make it part of our everyday lives and routines. For those who are active and enjoy being outdoors, the winter should be no exception. Here are five different ways you can…
DetailsJanuary can be the most financially difficult month of the year. After intense spending accumulated over the holiday season, January is the time to catch your breath and dig yourself out of the holiday debt. Most years yield the same result, the intention to spend less but in actuality you spend more. It can be…
DetailsIt seems almost cliché to making working out your New Year’s resolution. The gym is always at its fullest at the beginning of the calendar year with eager people trying to work off their holiday weight and begin a new year with a new healthy outlook! The theory behind the mass rush to the gym…
DetailsOn this side of the calendar, summer feels a lot closer, and with that, a whole school year will be in the rearview mirror. How have you performed in school so far? Is there room for improvement in your study habits? Or are you already as big of a school rock star as you possibly…
DetailsIt’s that time of year again. In January we focus on fitness and for the past two years we had so much fun with the 30 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE that we decided to do it all over again. If you are interested in participating please send an email to amafitchallenge@gmail.com and we will add your…
DetailsSchool is more than just academics. There are extracurricular activities, social groups, cliques, and bullying. The days a child spends at school will shape their paths for the rest of their lives. Ensuring that your child has good values and present themselves with honour and dignity is no easy feat. Enrolling them in a martial…
DetailsWhen you think about yourself, do you see room for improvement? Are there areas in your life where you could use a little more structure and maybe even guidance? The majority of people would likely agree that yes, their lives could use a little improving in certain areas. By joining a martial arts class, over…
DetailsFrom Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there seems to be a constant theme of overindulgence; delicious food and bite-sized candy around every corner. It’s no secret that many people put on extra weight over the holidays and this is largely due to poor eating habits. Between the hustle and bustle of holiday after holiday and the…
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