Paralympian Brittany Hudak: “I Didn’t Think About Body Image Until I Became an Elite Athlete”
Paralympian Brittany Hudak, who is competing at the 2022 Paralympics in Beijing, shares her experience with body image pressures in elite sports.
Bobsledder Cynthia Appiah: “I Looked Phenomenal, but I Felt Absolutely Terrible”
Bobsleigh pilot Cynthia Appiah shares this candid essay about her experience with body image issues in elite sports.
Alpine Skier Erin Mielzynski: “I Was Just Trying To Be Perfect”
Alpine skier and host of Unspoken Bravery podcast, Erin Mielzynski shares this candid essay about her experience...
Olympic Legend Catriona Le May Doan: “I Worried About How People Viewed Me My Whole Career”
Catriona Le May Doan shares this candid essay about her experience with body image issues in elite sports.
5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core
The core is about more than just ab muscles—it's the body's powerhouse. Here are five amazing things that happen when...
5 Ways to Get the Most out of a Plank
First, make sure you're planking properly. Then get the most out of this full-body exercise with these easy modifications.
9 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Shovelling Snow
Are you shovelling snow wrong? Here's how to stay safe, according to doctors.
These Smart Swim Goggles Bring Fitness Tech Underwater
Swimming is a wonderfully low-tech activity—so do these smart swimming goggles disrupt or enhance the experience?
6 Yoga Poses That’ll Help Keep You Healthy at Any Age
Try these poses a few times a week to help your body feel good.
Is the Peloton Tread Worth the Steep Price Tag? We Tried It
Peloton's treadmill is now available in Canada, and we put it to the test.
How to Warm Up Properly Before a Winter Workout (and What to Do After)
Just because the weather is getting colder, it doesn't mean you need to stop your outdoor workout routine.
Is Lululemon’s MIRROR Worth Its Steep Price Tag?
I tried this buzzy high-tech workout device to see if it could transform my at-home exercise routine. Here's what happened.
Is Walking Good Exercise? Everything You Need to Know About Walking for Exercise
Walking is often an underrated form of exercise—but every type of exerciser can benefit from adding more walks to their...
5 of the Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors
Here’s why a stationary bike can improve your health and a selection of the best ones in Canada.
Here’s What Experts Think About Stretching Machines
Before you buy a stretching machine, make sure it's really worth the cost.
7 Ways Anyone Can Become an Athlete
The term "athlete" isn't just for the sports world's elite. Here's how you can bring pro-level quality to your personal...
Workout Gear, Clothing and Tech That’ll Keep You Moving When It’s Cold
From colourful dumbbells for an at-home workout to a quilted jacket for chilly morning jogs, these picks will keep you...
How Tai Chi Can Help Build Muscle Strength and Flexibility
Despite its slow movements, tai chi can help you strengthen your muscles, stabilize your posture and improve your range of...
Here’s the Average Walking Speed—and What It Says About Your Health
Walking is an accessible form of exercise for most people. But how fast should you walk to maximize the health...
True Story: Dancing Improved My Health After Two Hip Replacements
This is how dance lessons helped me improve my range of motion and stay active after two hip replacements.
4 Stretches to Improve Range of Motion as You Age
Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even (brace yourself) aging by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn...
I Need You to Know: Fitness Is Not One Size Fits All
"I hope one day we can look back at weight-loss centred approaches and say, we knew...
The 17 Best Arm Exercises for Women
What are the best arm exercises for women? We have them all, plus a plan to have you feeling stronger...
The Benefits of Adjusting Your Workouts to Your Cycle
Whether you’re looking to make a personal best or reduce the risk of a muscle pull, cycle syncing could be...
6 Mistakes You May Be Making in Spinning Class
Here's how to optimize your class.
7 Workouts You Can Do With Your Kids This Fall
Fitness experts reveal their best workouts to do with the kids to help keep them physically active and entertained through...
Weighted Hula Hoops: What Experts Want You to Know
Find out what health and fitness experts have to say about the latest trend—and where to find weighted hula hoops...
10 Best Workout Shorts for Women, According to Experts
Kick your summer fitness goals into gear with the perfect pair of workout shorts for women. Fitness experts share their...
