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Cross Country Skiing: Wellness in Winter
For the fourth piece of the Wellness in Winter series, we talked to Dan Burton, a clinical director, pharmacist by training, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Healthcare Evolution about cross country skiing and what it’s like to “hit a wall.”
Fat Biking: Wellness in Winter
For the third piece of the Winter in Wellness series, we talked to exercise physiologist Ciara Kallal about fat biking!
Synchronized Skating: Wellness in Winter
For the second piece of the series, we talked to Heather Mielke, an exercise specialist with the Lloydminster primary care network about synchronized skating!
Winter Walking and Home Workouts: Wellness in Winter
In the first piece of our Wellness in Winter series, we talked to Emily Jones, a clinical assistant at the Healthy Heart Institute in Red Deer, about winter walking and home workouts!
The Importance of Self-Esteem
You probably don’t stop often to think about your self-esteem. Yet neglecting it can have a serious impact on your mental and physical health. But what is self-esteem? How do you acquire it and why?
Managing Holiday Stress
Managing holiday stress is an annual test for some folks. Here are a few easy things you can do to lighten your load.
Why You Aren’t Sleeping Well
Restless nights, early mornings, and daytime drowsiness might have you wondering why you aren’t sleeping well. There could be many reasons your sleep is taking a hit, but luckily most of them are easy to resolve.
Can you use exercise to offset the health effects of sitting all day?
We know that sitting all day isn’t good for us, but what can we do about it? How much exercise do we need to offset the health risks of not moving our bodies for extended periods?
Using Exercise to Beat Osteoarthritis
The best chance you have for preventing arthritis or reducing its effects is regular exercise. This helps improve your range of motion and also strengthens the muscles around your joints, which can ease the load on sensitive areas.
Experiencing Lower Body Pain After a Workout? You May Need New Shoes
While warming up and proper form when exercising will help reduce lower back pain, another aspect you may not have considered is wearing the right pair of shoes. The shoes you choose can have a significant impact on your lower back when exercising.
A Growth Mindset: Embracing the Power of ‘Yet’
Morgan’s health journey is empowered by her mindset. She knows she can hit 150 minutes of activity; she just can’t do it yet and she’ll never get there if she doesn’t start with something that, while still a challenge, is more attainable.
Oops, I missed my scheduled activities last week. What can I do differently next time?
Getting healthy, being active, sticking with it day-in, day-out… It's hard! Something always seems to come up when you’re just about ready for your scheduled activity.
How Physical Activity Improves Brain Function
Physical activity, even in small doses, improves brain function, making your day easier and saving you time. We don’t just need movement in our day to maintain our mental and physical health, but our cognitive health too.
What’s the Purpose of Foam Rolling?
The purpose of foam rolling isn’t clear to many people. If you are relatively new to the world of physical activity, it may be just another thing you don’t quite understand the reason behind. And, there’s some controversy around its effectiveness altogether.
A Morning Stretch Routine: The Why and How
Starting the day with a morning stretch routine is a great way to gear up your body and mind for the day ahead. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, in turn protecting your mobility, independence, and posture.
How to Choose a Personal Trainer
When you decide to take control of your wellness journey, you sometimes realize you can’t do it alone. As a result, you seek out help, support, and guidance from a personal trainer… But how do you choose a personal trainer that’s the right fit?