In 1966 researchers at an American medical school recruited six male college students for a study which required them to spend their summer in bed. The study was done to determine the effects of inactivity on the human body, specifically the cardiovascular system. The experiment was designed to mimic the effects of long term manned space flight. […]
Wednesdays 9:15 am at Fitness Corner Starts May 4 – 8 weeks • Members: $35 • Non Members: $70 (+ HST) This 1 hour fitness class gets mom moving outside. There is light jogging/walk-running, lots of muscle strengthening and core strengthening. Must be at least 6 weeks post par-tum. Moms need to bring their own […]
Currently there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease. It is a chronic neurological condition that affects 100,000 Canadians, mostly in, but not limited to, those over age 60. There is reason to believe however that the symptoms of this disease can be slowed or changed through regular physical activity. It is known that on a […]
I have recently been told, by more than one person, that they do not want to exercise for fear of wearing out their joints. It’s not that they want to just moderate their activity they simply don’t want to do it at all. They want to “save their joints”. Well to me that is crazy […]
As I write this the Olympics have started and Canada is at top of the list with the most medals!! I love the Olympics! So exciting and so inspiring! Hopefully watching those young, fit athletes has inspired you to leave the television for a bit to improve your own fitness. I’m betting that all the beautiful snow […]
Our outdoor gym now has a name! EXOGYM Congratulations to Andre Arvanitis who came up with the name! (“Exo” means “outside” in Greek) Thanks to all who gave great suggestions – it was very hard to pick just one. The Exogym is available for use by gym members – small group training will resume again […]
World Diabetes Day falls in November each year. This is one day dedicated to raising awareness of the disease considered to be a global epidemic. Diabetes affects more than 250 million people world wide. If this disease is mismanaged or left untreated it will eventually cause complications in all areas of the body. Blindness, heart and kidney […]
You can do a great circuit routine to benefit your fitness level outdoors at the park. Begin by walking, biking or running to the park as a warm-up. Do some triceps dips on a park bench. (10 to 20 is a good number). Try “step-ups” on the bench next. Step one foot up on the […]
Last year the Heart and Stroke Foundation used “Make Death Wait” as their campaign slogan. A powerful statement that made us pay attention. This year they used “Make Health Last” as their slogan and ran a powerful television ad that also made us take note. It’s the ad where one side of the screen shows […]
