Six reasons to get active in your 50s
Proven mental and physical benefits from a regular exercise routine Five minutes on any social media feed will churn out workout suggestions, smoothie recipes, and even workout apparel suggestions targeting an audience of 20 to 30 somethings. Aside from the social media target market, it is important to remember that the benefits of exercising don’t […]
Eight ways to start a physical activity regime in your 50s
Overcoming the barrier of starting is half the battle Being active in your 50s is crucial to maintaining physical and mental health, but if exercise doesn’t feature into your daily routine getting started can be daunting. It feels like every other week there’s a new fitness fad or diet and getting started can feel […]
Choose the right sportwear for your yoga workout
Four tips on sports gear form and function We can all appreciate the range of workout wear that is suddenly available. Gone are the days of the 90s where we moved away from blinding spandex of the 80s to throwing on whatever was lying around and hoping for the best. No, today we can choose […]
Boost your lower body strength
Try out these two easy exercises to bolster endurance You’re probably familiar with the expression, “Get off the couch and get moving.” It can be hard to find the motivation to work out after a long day at the office or a day of fasting. But what if you don’t have to get off the […]
Get to know the health plusses of ginger
This natural remedy boasts a slew of health benefits Did you know that ginger plant grows up to almost a meter in height? If you aren’t a garden enthusiast, you probably associate ginger solely with the rough, knotted yellow root that we use in various meals or as a tea. Similar to turmeric, ginger packs […]
Tips on warming up before your workout
Taking a few minutes to warm up your muscles before your workout helps protect from injury While you may be excited to get right into your workout or you are in a time crunch, it is important not to neglect your warmup. Simply put, a warmup helps your body prepare for physical activity. Health professionals […]
Six kid-approved ways to keep your children active indoors
You don’t need a lot of space to get your kids moving It is never too early to start cultivating love for a regularly active and healthy lifestyle! Children and adults alike stand to reap many health benefits when incorporating physical activity into their schedules. Here are six ways to keep your children entertained (and […]
Six habits to adopt year-round to help keep you healthy
Making these habits routine will help protect you and your loved ones Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise are both essential to strong and resilient physical and mental health (check out some proven benefits of leading an active lifestyle here). The ideal case scenario? Go over these six points with your little ones; habits […]
Learn about turmeric’s health benefits
This spice is a natural anti-inflammatory with antioxidant properties! There are many health benefits you stand to gain from adding turmeric into your weekly meals. Used by many cultures for centuries, turmeric has seen renewed interest and is often touted as a superfood over and over again. On trend of course, it is no coincidence […]
Get to know the many variations of the plank position
This ab-toner is a workout all on its own! Flashback to 2011: you may remember the plank challenge (or the lying down game as it was also referred to) that took the internet by storm. Recently, this challenge has been revived online and it works perfectly for Baytak Nadeek! For those of us who regularly […]