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With Spring’s arrival, most of us have begun to pull out the wish lists/to-do lists and make a note of a few things we’d like to have in order come summer. Often at the top of these lists, we find…

Different forms of meditation have been used for thousands of years as a spiritual practice to create inner peace. But today, meditation is just as much scientific and secular as it is spiritual, with loads of exciting studies revealing exactly…

Let’s get on the ball, the stability ball that is!  This is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment used today by Personal Trainers and group fitness equipment and it’s great for home exercisers too.  The Stability Ball has…

Valentine’s day is often focused on the indulgence in rich foods, and sugary treats. Why not show some love to our hearts (and minds!) this Valentine’s day with rich heart healthy foods, and endorphin and positivity boosting activities. In last…

February is heart month, which comes as no surprise when so many people choose to celebrate the St. Valentine holiday – hearts are everywhere! Plastered on windows, and strung up on banners, products, cards, everything you can imagine seems to…

Winter is synonymous with all things warm and cozy, including comfort food. However, too often, the foods we crave in chilly weather are far from the kind we should be eating to prevent or soothe seasonal mood changes.  I’m sharing this week…

Making New Year’s resolutions always comes from a good place – a desire to better ourselves or our communities. But more often than not, those resolutions are too broad or too vague and leave a huge opportunity for failure. This…

I’ve put together a few great articles on fitness trends this week because, well, although like I said last week when talking about health trends this for this year, I’m not a real trend follower, it is a timely subject. …

I tend not to follow trends typically, preferring rather to blaze my own trail!  The fitness industry, in contrast however, tends to be full of trends and fads.  Therefore, I feel it’s worth discussing some of the main health trends…

1. Getting enough sleep 2. Knowing which alcohol packs the most and least calories   Let’s tackle the alcohol first!  If you’re going to order a drink with dinner, which does less damage: wine, beer, or a cocktail? Any alcohol is…