Most of the injuries experienced by weightlifters come from accidents that can be avoided by following some basic safety tips.

You might already be aware of the health benefits of chick peas, beans, lentils and other members of the legume family, but that doesn’t mean you’re eating them. Not the most popular foods in the Canadian diet, beans and legumes are more com

Sisters Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming had an early start on healthy eating. "When our mom would make homemade yogurt my sister and I would stamp our feet going, 'Why are we having homemade yogurt? Why can’t we have the yummy flavoured stuff th

We are in the busiest vacation season and the hottest time of year, so it is time to stay cool by adding water activities to your fitness program. Just because you may be on vacation and lounging at the lake, there's no excuse to stop your exercise progra

For years, fitness professionals have been extolling the virtues of the fitness ball (also known as a Swiss ball). So strong has their belief in it been that they have modified traditional exercises, like squats, push ups and planks, to be performed on th

Growing up, I had a serious distaste for lima beans. Actually, I hated them. Thankfully, my mom did, too, so there was no pressure to force that dry, mealy bean down my gullet. My aversion also extended to kidney beans (so chili was off-limits), brown bea

Summer is officially here and the kids are out of school for a couple of months. I know from experience that this usually encroaches on the "personal time" of moms and dads, as well as other caregivers like grandparents.

The ChiRunning revolution is taking hold in Canada, thanks to a growing number of dedicated followers who are spreading the word and convincing others it’s the key to injury-free and energy-efficient running.

Cruise liners, long considered modern-day galleons of gluttony, are also hoisting seriously sophisticated fitness and wellness centres on the high seas.

Sisters Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming had an early start on healthy eating. "When our mom would make homemade yogurt my sister and I would stamp our feet going, 'Why are we having homemade yogurt? Why can’t we have the yummy flavoured stuff th