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next-level health: wearables and apps redefining access to health care
while there may not be a person on the other end of these apps all the time, technology can increase our access to healthcare professionals
andrew haller, phd, founder of healthstorecanada
technology
may 31 2024
one study from havard observed that wearing a tracker increased your activity by about 1,200 daily steps or 50 extra minutes a week

fitness: find the right balance between pleasure and pain when you exercise
no matter who’s exercising, the closer the workout comes to requiring maximum effort the more unpleasant the exerciser feels.
andrew robichaud
fitness
may 6 2024
high-intensity workout: these exercisers at a new york sports clubs gym generated electricity that was returned to the building's energy grid in this 2010 file photo. but your time on the stationary bike doesn't have to be that intense. do what makes you feel good, writes columnist jill barker.

fitness: does exercise improve posture?
sedentary activities aren’t the only habits that destroy posture. the repetitive demand of certain sports leads to imbalances in strength and flexibility that eventually throw off alignment.
andrew robichaud
fitness
apr 30 2024
yoga and pilates showed positive results in correcting specific postural deficiencies and whole body alignment, researchers found.

fitness: does middle age mark the end of your body as you knew it?
investing in your health now pays off in your golden years.
andrew robichaud
fitness
apr 23 2024
there’s no shame in our changing bodies. but not enough muscle combined with too much fat, especially if it’s distributed around the abdomen, has a negative effect on health and physical function.

how to set achievable health and fitness goals
setting goals can help a lot when you're trying to make a healthy change.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
it's important to keep goals simple and achievable in order to make meaningful progress and not get too discouraged along the way.

how to get active and stay active
being active is one of the best things you can do to get fit and stay healthy. it helps you feel stronger and have more energy.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
being active comes in many shapes and sizes, and can be as simple as regular walks with the dog.

the best and safest way to stay active in cold weather
you can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. try these tips to have fun and stay safe.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
enjoying active family time outdoors is a simple way to get your blood flowing during the winter months.

fitness: masters athletes are changing the trajectory of aging
people born between 1946 and 1964 are embracing new challenges, sports and activities once thought too strenuous for the grey hair set.
jill barker
世界杯决赛2022
may 8 2023
people play pickleball on a converted tennis court at the ymca bethesda-chevy chase on april 12, 2023 in bethesda, maryland. pickleball is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. according to a report from the sports & fitness industry association, pickleball was the fastest-growing sport in america for the third year in a row in 2022.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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obesity matters

next-level health: wearables and apps redefining access to health care
while there may not be a person on the other end of these apps all the time, technology can increase our access to healthcare professionals
andrew haller, phd, founder of healthstorecanada
technology
may 31 2024
one study from havard observed that wearing a tracker increased your activity by about 1,200 daily steps or 50 extra minutes a week

fitness: find the right balance between pleasure and pain when you exercise
no matter who’s exercising, the closer the workout comes to requiring maximum effort the more unpleasant the exerciser feels.
andrew robichaud
fitness
may 6 2024
high-intensity workout: these exercisers at a new york sports clubs gym generated electricity that was returned to the building's energy grid in this 2010 file photo. but your time on the stationary bike doesn't have to be that intense. do what makes you feel good, writes columnist jill barker.

fitness: does exercise improve posture?
sedentary activities aren’t the only habits that destroy posture. the repetitive demand of certain sports leads to imbalances in strength and flexibility that eventually throw off alignment.
andrew robichaud
fitness
apr 30 2024
yoga and pilates showed positive results in correcting specific postural deficiencies and whole body alignment, researchers found.

fitness: does middle age mark the end of your body as you knew it?
investing in your health now pays off in your golden years.
andrew robichaud
fitness
apr 23 2024
there’s no shame in our changing bodies. but not enough muscle combined with too much fat, especially if it’s distributed around the abdomen, has a negative effect on health and physical function.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

how to set achievable health and fitness goals
setting goals can help a lot when you're trying to make a healthy change.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
it's important to keep goals simple and achievable in order to make meaningful progress and not get too discouraged along the way.

how to get active and stay active
being active is one of the best things you can do to get fit and stay healthy. it helps you feel stronger and have more energy.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
being active comes in many shapes and sizes, and can be as simple as regular walks with the dog.

the best and safest way to stay active in cold weather
you can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. try these tips to have fun and stay safe.
healthwise
fitness
jan 10 2024
enjoying active family time outdoors is a simple way to get your blood flowing during the winter months.

fitness: masters athletes are changing the trajectory of aging
people born between 1946 and 1964 are embracing new challenges, sports and activities once thought too strenuous for the grey hair set.
jill barker
世界杯决赛2022
may 8 2023
people play pickleball on a converted tennis court at the ymca bethesda-chevy chase on april 12, 2023 in bethesda, maryland. pickleball is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. according to a report from the sports & fitness industry association, pickleball was the fastest-growing sport in america for the third year in a row in 2022.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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