Category: physical activity
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Seven Hacks to Beat Stress
Stress. It’s a part of everyone’s life. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, working or retired, we all experience it. And nearly two years into the pandemic, it’s on the rise. In 2020, approximately 1 in 3 adults reported being stressed. But it’s also something all of us will feel at some point,…
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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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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…
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Is stretching good for you?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told stretching is good for the body. It’s something we should all do as it increases flexibility. And from high school to university, many of us have been taught flexibility is considered one of the five components of fitness. A quick search confirms this and results…