Wellness 3 Common Myths and Misconceptions about Pregnancy and Exercise May 7, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin When it comes to exercising during pregnancy, it turns out that as a society we were wrong about a lot. You likely know people who hold many beliefs that are considered now to be outdated and you may still hold some of them yourself. As a facility that has many members who will perhaps one […] Read more »
Fitness Wellness Do You Still Need Cardio If You Lift Weights? May 4, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin The short answer is yes. The long answer is that it can depend based on what type of lifting you are doing and what your current lifestyle is like. And while everyone is different and everyone’s priorities are different, cardio is not something that should be ignored. The importance of cardio Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise […] Read more »
Wellness Intermittent Fasting, what’s the hype? April 23, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin Intermittent fasting is a form of time-restricted eating that has been popularized in the last several years, most notably as a method for losing weight. It’s grown so much in popularity that you probably know someone doing it right now or who has done it in the past. But what is it and does it […] Read more »
Fitness Wellness 5 Ways to Stay Happily Motivated to Reach Your Fitness Goals April 7, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin Let’s make 2021 the year we stop shaming ourselves into action. How many times have you decided today will be the day you make a change and then at the first sign of an obstacle or a waning in motivation you throw your hands up in defeat? Or perhaps a year-long pandemic sidetracks you and […] Read more »
Nutrition Wellness 4 Healthy Habits Aside from Diet and Exercise March 22, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin While regular exercise and proper nutrition are important for our health and well-being, there are so many, often overlooked, behaviours that also contribute to feeling and looking great. The 5 habits that don’t include diet and exercise are: Sleeping at the same time every night While this may be challenging for those who work in […] Read more »
Fitness Wellness What is “Exercise Snacking” and is it right for you? March 15, 2021 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin When you think of snacks, what comes to mind? It’s just a small meal that you possibly have multiple times throughout the day. Well, the concept of exercise snacking is exactly that! Exercise snacking means splitting up exercise into smaller bite-size pieces and spread it out throughout the day, rather than just focusing on exercise […] Read more »
Wellness How does exercise affect our immune system? December 4, 2020 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin One of the most important things we can focus on in 2020 is supporting our immune systems. With both COVID-19 and the flu season upon us, it’s more important now than ever to tend to habits that will help us in the long term. Exercise has been historically seen as an immune system suppressant, but […] Read more »
Wellness “NEAT” may be what you’re missing in order to reach your fitness goals. November 12, 2020 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin If we look at lifestyle differences in most people from even just 50-100 years ago it’s no secret that automation and the digital revolution has taken us by storm. We no longer wait in line for a teller because we have online banking and ATMs and groceries can come straight to our doors with the […] Read more »
Wellness How to dress for an outdoor workout October 21, 2020 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin Days are getting shorter and maximizing the time you spend outdoors can be great for your mental and physical health. However, don’t let the dropping temperatures discourage you from getting some fresh air, you just need to be smart about it! Here are some tips for dressing for an outdoor sweat session: Check the temperature […] Read more »
Wellness Considerations for when trying to change your habits September 29, 2020 / July 25, 2023 by rpadmin Whether it’s to exercise more, drink more water, get 10K steps a day or to spend more time with your family, we all have habits we want to form in order to enhance our lives. But, if you’ve ever tried changing a habit, you’ll quickly learn it’s not exactly the easiest project to undertake. So, […] Read more »
