Category: Fitness

Whether you are just learning the basics or taking your fitness regime to a whole new level, we’ve got expert advice from top trainers, the best exercises and routines, handy infographics, workout challenges, and more.

You Have To Watch This Stunning Warehouse Vinyasa Flow Yoga Session

Practicing mindfulness, breath and movement: For this yoga video, we’ve taken to the historic Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto — because who says you can’t find balance in a super-cool, urban setting? Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App We can’t think of a more stunning backdrop to get our vinyasa flow going. Certified yogi Ivan Lo shows us how, with synchronized, fluid movements to inspire your next yoga flow session. Namaste. 

Epic Battle Ropes Workout

Get ready for a workout that’s intense, effective and oh-so much fun.  Whip yourself into shape with this epic battle ropes workout from Brandon Crowe of Crowe Fitness. All you have to do is wave and slam these bad boys, and you’ll be battling your way to lean, sculpted arms and shoulders in no time. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App Big thanks to Toronto’s CrossFit YYZ for letting us use their incredible space. This workout is ready to make waves!

Plank On The Pier Workout

No gym? No treadmill? No problem! Fire up your core with this gorgeous pier workout, brought to you by Michaela Mersch of Fit by Mick. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App Ditch the common crunch and work your abs with these plank variations that work up a sweat. The best part? You’ll be extra motivated to squeeze in an extra plank or two if you’re on a beautiful Toronto pier, overlooking the calm waters of Lake Ontario. This is a perfect core workout you can do anywhere. Watch and enjoy.

Check Out This Sunny Beach Bum Workout With Michaela Mersch

This video brings whole new meaning to the phrase, beach bum.  Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App Get ready to feel the burn and engage your glutes. In this exclusive clip, Michaela Mersch of Fit by Mick takes us to the shores with a tough sand workout that’s guaranteed to scorch your backside!

Exercise Bulimia: Symptoms And Treatment

Practice moderation in every aspect of life. Who would’ve thought there was something such as over dosing on exercising or working out? Well here’s some news, too much exercise is actually a disorder! This disorder termed ‘exercise bulimia’ is characterized by compulsive exercising to purge or compensate for merely regular eating.

15-Minute BOSU Ball Cardio Workout

Revamp your cardio routine with a BOSU ball. Here’s a quick 15-minute workout that will burn calories, melt fat and tone your muscles.

6 Ways To Get Awesome Abs Without Crunches

If you’re like a lot of people, you want to keep your abs toned, but you’ve grown tired of endless sets of crunches. A strong core isn’t just attractive, it can help you to be more

How To Prevent Shoulder Injuries During Workouts

Shoulder exercises are an important part of any strength-training routine, but it’s equally important to move with caution, as the shoulder is one of the most mobile, and therefore unstable, joints in the body. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App The clavicle, collarbone, and shoulder blade all come together at the shoulder. The arm is connected to the body via the shoulder socket, forming an unstable ball-and-socket joint. With increased mobility comes more room for injury, simply because you can move it in many more directions. The solution is not to avoid shoulder movements while exercising, as weak ... Read more

Intense Core Workout For Six-Pack Abs

Whittle your waist and get ripped Abs with this intense workout routine! Give this intense abs routine a try for a solid six-pack and define your core with these abs exercises.

7 Knee Strengthening Exercises To Relieve Knee Pain

Millions of people suffer from knee pain. Try these seven exercises three times a week, 15 repetitions each, to help maintain pain free knees…

Work Your Core With Our 7-Day Plank Challenge

Work your core from every angle with this week-long plank challenge that will tone, strengthen, and sculpt your middle with a variety of dynamic moves.

8 Boot Camp Exercises That Burn Major Calories

The name of the game for exercise is efficiency. Boot camp exercises check off the box for efficiency because they usually require minimal, if any, equipment and can be done anywhere.

How To Measure Your Fitness Level

Are you a beginner? Intermediate? Advanced? Surprisingly, there isn’t a universal way of measuring someone’s fitness level. But for different purposes we might be interested to know how fit we are or how much we’re benefiting for our workouts.

Fitbit Releases New Waterproof Flex 2 And Charge 2

Fitbit has just released its new lineup of wearable devices, which are now available for pre-order in Canada. Signup & Get Early Bird Access To Our Personal Training App The two biggest updates? The Charge 2 (pictured above) and the Flex 2. Priced at $199.95 in Canada, the Charge 2 is an upgrade from the original Charge. Now there is only one model, which already comes with the PurePulse heart rate tracking built-in (so there’s no need to pay extra for the more-expensive, higher-end Charge HR). The new Charge 2. In addition, the Charge 2 has a display that is four ... Read more

5 Basic Yoga Poses For Beginners

When most people think about meditation, they imagine sitting alone in a dark room and perhaps chanting “om” to oneself. While this is a perfectly valid way to meditate, it is not the only one. You can also meditate while you move.