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Spring clean your regime

ALONG with sun showers and budding flowers comes another unavoidable part of this season: spring cleaning.


 

Variety is key to increasing fitness level

Just as always scaling the exact same cliff will hardly improve your climbing skills, regularly changing your workout routine is a must if you hope to continue to increase your fitness level.


 

Exercise calf muscles to gain stability

I have an old ankle injury that is acting up; what is a good exercise to strengthen that area?


 

Exercise calf muscles for more stability

I have an old ankle injury that is acting up; what is a good exercise to strengthen that area?


 

Reap exercise's mental benefits

THE physical benefits of regular exercise, including increased strength and a lower susceptibility to disease, are well-known.


 

Work out in water

Whether you're new to working out or just searching for a full-body alternative to traditional cardio routines, a pool program can provide cardiovascular and strength benefits.


 

Spring offers a host of fresh fitness ideas

VARIETY is the spice of life and in no aspect of daily living is this more true than your fitness routines.


 

The myth of spot reduction

YOU'VE been sweating through 200 crunches every day.


 
Shaun Karp

Do what you love to achieve fitness goals

As January stretches on and many a resolute North American has lost momentum or given up on goals for the new year, an instructor at Simon Fraser University offers advice for weight loss and fitness.


 

Achieve good posture by minding the curves

FAR from running straight from head to hips, the human spine is composed of three natural bends: the lumbar curve of the lower back, the thoracic curve of the middle back and the cervical curve of the upper back and neck.


 

Resolve to keep your resolutions in 2013

WE all know the most important part of a New Year's fitness resolution is keeping it.


 
Make tracks...

Make tracks

THE holidays are generally a wonderful time, except when it comes to dreaded winter weight gain.


 

Reap the benefits of stronger core muscles

YOU'VE probably heard of your core muscles, and you probably know that to get stellar abs, you need to work them out.


 

Back health tips

Seasonal tasks like installing lights, shoveling snow, preparing your tree, and even holiday shopping can leave you feeling sore and not very festive. The following are some holiday back tips to help keep your spirits bright.


 

A workout partner can provide needed push

WE all make excuses to avoid the gym, especially in the early stages of getting fit.


 

Teen strength training beneficial if done with care

WE all know how important it is to stay active and be fit, even at a young age.


 

Questions on best exercises answered

I have an old ankle injury that is acting up. What is a good exercise to strengthen that area?


 

Don't let gym phobia keep you from exercising

WITH daylight becoming increasingly scarce, colder weather, and endless rainfall around the corner, many will soon turn to indoor activities to stay fit.


 

Turn your fitness weak spot into a strength

THE only way to increase athletic performance is to isolate your weaknesses and work diligently to improve them.