Blog Posts
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Why are we so afraid of eating fat?
Low fat. Reduced fat. No fat. These labels are all over grocery stores creating fears that eating fat is bad for us. When did we become so afraid of fat? And is this fear justified? We need fat to live. There is no getting around it. It’s our main source of energy, and gram per…
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Got a New Year’s Resolution for 2022? Here’s what you need to do.
It’s that time of year again. Time when many of us make a New Year’s resolution. Most of which are health related. It’s when people look to up their exercise, start new diets, attempt weight loss, quit smoking or cut back on alcohol. For anyone who goes to the gym, pool or community centre regularly,…
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Can being active counteract sitting?
The average person sits from five to six hours per day. This isn’t surprising given most people have a job that demands sitting. While there’s no guideline on how little one should sit, it’s recommended adults reduce time in sedentary behaviours and get at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity on most days.…
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Tips on Improving Your Mental Well-being
If you’re feeling, or ever felt, anxious, stressed or depressed, or just want to improve your mental well-being, you’re not alone. Mental health challenges and mental illnesses are a leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s estimated 20% of people in any given year will have a mental illness. And with the pandemic, it’s expected people…
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What is your motivation?
Motivation is the reason one acts a certain way and does certain things. It’s the foundation of every behaviour. While it’s often considered the same as a goal, it’s really the drive and desire to reach that goal. At the most basic level, is the motivation for the necessities of life such as food and…
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Why Strength Training is a Must as We Get Older
When you hear of someone talking about strength training, what do you think of? A bodybuilder? Someone like Dwayne Johnson? Or maybe it’s a young guy in a tank top and sunglasses at the gym grunting hard as he lifts weights with his friends yelling at him. While most people strength training are in their…