Tag: Fitness

Take your workout OUTDOORS

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As the weather thaws, April showers bring the May flowers, and the days get longer, it’s Spring—and the best time of the year to take your fitness routine outside.

I mean who wants to go to the gym for a workout on a gorgeous day. With a little creativity and imagination, you can replicate almost any gym exercise outside. Why drive to a gym to use a stair-climbing machine when almost any outdoor staircase can provide the same challenge? If you have a bike, take it out on a designated bike path for an outdoor cycling workout. Many parks have trails for running or walking that are much more enjoyable than running like a hamster on a wheel.

Here are five perks of outdoor exercise, with a bonus workout to try. Continue reading →

Finding Time- Exercise with Kids

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Exercise with kidsI am all about easy exercises you can sneak in throughout your day. It can be really tough finding time to exercise with kids,  so often exercise often gets put on the back burner.  When they are little, your way too tired to fit in a early morning workout, and after working all day you just want to get home and play with your child. Exercise is usually the last thing on your mind.

Here are some exercises you can do with your kid(s).

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Valentine’s Day Partner Workout

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Partner workoutValentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Before you bust out the Barry White and Champagne….why not get your sweat on first?

Whether you and your sweetie are planning a romantic night on the town or looking to spend a quiet night at home.  Get those workout induced hormones flowing with this Valentine’s Day partner workout.

Working out together is not just good for your physical health, it’s also good for the health of your relationship!  Studies have found that after participating in challenging physical activity, couples report feeling happier and more connected in their relationship. Furthermore, you’re more likely to reach your goals if your partner in life is on board with you. If you’ve been skipping your workouts in favor of spending time with your Sweetheart, than why not combine the two and hit the gym together?

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Holiday Gift Ideas for a Fitness Enthusiast

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gift ideas for a fitness enthusiastWith Halloween behind us and November upon us it’s time to start thinking about holiday shopping.

Buying gifts can be difficult regardless of how well you know the person you are buying the gift for. In the worse case, that person doesn’t have any special passion or interest. In the better case, he or she is enthusiastic about something.  The latter option has its flaws too, since you have to be well-familiarized with the object of his/her interest.

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Granville Island 10km Turkey Trot- Race Recap

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This past Monday was the 20th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot, a family friendly 10K run/walk hosted by RUNVAN.®

A scenic 10KM course that starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Seawall before turning at Science World and heading back along the south side Seawall, finishing at Performance Works on Granville Island.

My Little and I participated making it the farthest race we have done together, read on for my race recap. Continue reading →