When was the last time you made a promise to a friend or family member and DIDN’T keep it?
When was the last time you made a promise to yourself and KEPT it?Why is it so easy to break promises to ourselves?

What does “functional movement” actually mean in terms of injury prevention and promotion of an active lifestyle?

Many people know that stretching is a good way to increase your range of motion (ROM) and loosen up muscles.

Healthcare professionals have been recommending walking as a way to combat periods of inactivity throughout the day, but the question remains, does a daily walk really have a huge impact on your overall health?

How do you make time for fitness? If you are having trouble fitting daily exercise into your schedule, we’ve compiled 5 great strategies to better adhere to an exercise schedule and exceed your fitness goals!

Sure, there are benefits to these devices, but what’s rarely talked about are the unintended and significant negative side effects.  There are reasons why 30% of trackers are in the drawer in the first month and over 80% are set aside 9 months after purchase.

Sure, everyone knows that exercise is good for health, but it is within your mind where the battle really begins. Where the emotions reside and how they impact your choices.

Are you seeking weight loss, health or perhaps both? What is the difference - are they not the same? Finding health is a broader approach to a defining goal such as weight loss…

If you have a reasonable network of family and friends, chances are that you know of someone or your network knows of someone who has had or still does have a battle with cancer…

Generally, as we age we perform lower to moderate-intensity exercise for many reasons such as the current level of fitness, injury prevention/rehabilitation/management and current level of health…

With the cooler temps upon us, there are a few things to think about that may not have occurred to you if you’ve always been a fair-weather jogger or exerciser. In winter there are a few cornerstones for satisfaction and safety…

Stretching is broadly defined as the straightening or extending your body or part of your body to its full length, generally tightening the muscles in order to reach something.

Pain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.” Almost all of the patients…

When the race began and I started running, I knew the hill was waiting for me. I was preparing myself mentally for it.

Our skin is the gateway between us and the outside world. Not only does it act as an important barrier between us and a harmful environment, it’s also the first thing we see when we look in the mirror.

Early Sunday morning, arriving at the Calgary airport from a trip to Toronto, I received a text from a close friend. They were in Canmore (my home) wondering if I wanted to catch up and get some outdoor exercise.

How best to start the day is a consideration many of us have. But if stretching and mobilizing before you get started isn’t something you’ve given a thought to, it might be time to start.

Picture this: The sun’s coming up, many people are still in bed, but not you. You’re out getting your active minutes in. You feel great! You finish, shower off, have a healthy breakfast, and then get on with your day.

The thought of Physical Activity is different for everyone. For some it means working out at a world-class, high level of intensity, going for the gold every time, type of attitude. If they aren’t going to get that type of result out of the workout, then there’s no point in doing it…