It’s a widely known fact that the benefits of practicing yoga transcend just the physical. In addition to being a practice used to strengthen and tone the body, yoga is also a spiritual practice; one which can have positive effects on the mind. So you want to get into yoga? We’ve got five, beginner-friendly […]

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, “An estimated 1.6 million Canadians are living with heart disease or the effects of a stroke.” That said, up to 80 percent of heart disease and stroke can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes.   Get sufficient exercise and engage in activities that involve large […]

Zumba Getting a little bored with your morning jog or your mid-day gym session? Zumba is a great way to shake things up a little, by injecting your workout with fun and music. Combining Latin dance and aerobic movements, Zumba is a great way to burn calories, tone your physique and improve your confidence. Surfset […]

For decades, pole dancing has had a reputation that precedes it. In the past, pole dancing has been exclusively affiliated with shady adult entertainment clubs. In recent years however, it has also become a fun, not to mention effective, form of exercise. With celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Emma Watson admitting to having taken classes, […]

In the realm of fitness and weight loss, your smartphone can be an invaluable tool for newbies and gym buffs alike. Whether you’re on a mission to quickly shed some of that leftover winter weight or are simply trying to maintain a simple before-work routine, the right fitness app can help. Check out these six […]

Are you working out the right way? Alistair Hopper, fitness expert, debunks two prominent fitness myths:   Myth: Lifting weights will make a woman look muscular like a man. Truth: The reality is that men and women are physiologically different. In addition to their metabolisms generally being higher, higher testosterone levels allow men to build muscle a lot easier compared […]

Where do you get your fitness advice? On the internet? From friends and family? Between the web and word of mouth, we have a frenzy of advise available to us. In some cases that advise is helpful and thorough, but unfortunately not always. If you’re killing yourself at the gym, but not seeing the results […]

Working out seems to be on everybody’s mind these days, which is why it’s critical to not underestimate the importance of stretching beforehand. Stretching has its obvious benefits: performing stretches correctly can increase flexibility and mobility, as well as reduce the potential for injury. Alistair Hopper, from Flex Fitness, shares some tips and tools you can use to […]

It’s common knowledge that missing a day – (or three) – of your daily exercise regime makes it harder to maintain that routine in the future; but as it turns out, the consequences of inconsistency in your workout can be farther reaching than that. By skipping a day or two, you actually might be diluting the benefits you reap from […]

One of the great things about working out is that it forces you to develop a routine. While the habitual nature of a fitness regime can be effective and often comforting, it can also get redundant if you’ve been at it a while. Try these five ways to kick your workout routine up a notch […]