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What Walking Can Do for Your Health

Dec 6, 2021 | Active Living

Think about the last time you went out walking. Was it indoors or outdoors? Did you go with someone or was it a solo excursion? Did you see anything cool or walk away with any neat insights? How did you feel afterwards? Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise that can help to…

Getting Started – Exercising at Home

Nov 8, 2021 | Active Living

Whether it’s because your favourite gym is closed or you think you should incorporate more movement into your life, doing exercise at home is a great way to improve your overall health. There are two main types of exercise you can do at home- simply incorporating more movement into your day and more traditional, “definable”…

10+ Ways to Increase Physical Activity in Your Daily Life

Jul 12, 2021 | Active Living

For many of us, when we are told that we should increase our levels of physical activity in our daily life, we groan- either inwardly or outwardly. We recognize that we need to move more for our health, but the thought of wandering into a gym or going for a run stops us in our…

Outdoor Exercise: The Best Way to Improve Health

May 3, 2021 | Active Living

It’s easy to see the importance of getting outside when we are cooped up inside for days at a time. Taking the opportunity to do some outdoor exercise can have significant benefits for your health and well-being. Benefits of exercising outdoors Increased focus Did you know that even brief stints of time outside can boost…

10 Family Activities You Can Do to Together

Apr 26, 2021 | Active Living

Whether you’re trying to encourage your family to become more active or to spend more time together, these family activities are a great option for all ages. Go for a walk. While walking may seem a bit mundane at first, there are many ways to tailor it to your family. You can go for a…