Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
Easier Days for Gym Staff as People Give up on New Year’s Resolutions
Staff members at gyms across Canada are breathing a sigh of relief as more and more people give up their resolutions to become better people and improve their lives. “It’s finally that time of year when the daily stresses of life prevent people from fulfilling their exercise goals” says GoodLife staff member Daniel Bateman. “We aren’t used to the…
Read MoreFun, inexpensive places to be active in Halifax
Halifax is full of places where students can be active. Here are four cost friendly locations: Citadel Hill Sidney Crosby regularly runs up this hill during the NHL off-season in order to build up his cardio and leg strength. If it’s good enough for him, then it’s good enough for anybody. During the winter, the…
Read MoreYou have more free time than you think
It is possible for students to get regular exercise during the school year. With many demands on student’s time such as school work, friends, family, relationships, extracurricular activities, commuting and possibly a job, it can seem hard for students to find time to regularly exercise. However, exercise can help students increase their productivity. “We are…
Read MoreRunning for office
Dominick Desjardins is running for municipal councillor in district 7
Read MoreTaking advantage of those golden hours
Everyone exercises with a goal in mind, be it dropping a few pounds or bulking up. However, people often forget one of the most important parts of a successful fitness regimen: the post-workout meal. The hour after a workout—often referred to as “the golden hour”—is just as important as the time you spend in the…
Read MoreAsk Abby About: Muay Thai
Ever since I was a little girl, I have sucked at skipping rope. This thought may not seem relevant to a story about my first attempt at Muay Thai kickboxing, but trust me, it is. The very first minute of the exercise class—offered by FitPlus, a Halifax-based martial arts academy—immediately reminds me of my playground…
Read MoreWhere to work out off-campus
This article cannot do the subject of fitness options in the HRM justice. There is simply a ton of activities to enjoy. Here are only a few of those highlights. Moksha Yoga Halifax (1512 Dresden Row): Not just for the ladies, hot yoga promises to give everyone a good workout. Give it a shot with…
Read MoreYour fabulous year without exercise
Everyone knows the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. And yet knowing that you should exercise doesn’t always translate into actually going out and doing it. So where does this discrepancy lie? How do we turn “I’ll do it!” into “I’m doing it!”? My answer: by focusing on the negatives! (No really, hear me out.)…
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