It 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…
On 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…
When 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…
From 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…
Do you wake up in the mornings feel as though you could easily turn over and go back to sleep? Or do you inevitably hit that wall of exhaustion every day where it feels like a struggle to focus on anything? We know the feeling! Many of us suffer from that frustrating exhaustion where it…
As the trees begin to shed and the cooler weather arrives, it can feel as natural as anything to hibernate into our warm and fuzzies each evening, curling up to watch endless hours of Netflix. But it’s important to keep your body active and limber, even when you feel like doing anything but exercising. That’s…
Obesity is becoming more of a dangerous epidemic in Canada that is plaguing not only adults, but our children as well. It’s hard to escape the presence of unhealthy food. Whether it’s the abundance of fast food joints that are located everywhere you turn, or the stores that strategically place those sugar-loaded treats located just…
No matter how hard we may try to avoid falling victim to the woes of stress, it can seem like an undefeatable challenge some days. Between the morning and evening commute, the transit delays, the angry passengers, the pile of deadlines, and not enough time to simply relax – we can often forget just to…
Soda: that four letter word that tempts us just about everywhere we go, from vending machines to fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery check-outs. It feels like there’s no escaping its fizzy, sugary allure. If you haven’t noticed just how prevalent these drinks are, just wait until you try to quit them. Between the…
Whether it’s you or your kids, there’s no denying how increased screen time is turning us all into tech zombies as we gaze at our smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, televisions, video games, and smart gadgets from daybreak to bedtime. It’s important to take back our time and engage more in our everyday lives rather than…
