Once again, it is back-to-school season and it seems as if we are confined in our desks doing homework 24/7 with absolutely no time to exercise. When school started, I thought I had to say farewell to those fabulous workout routines from the summer forever as free time was so scarce. With all that homework…
Do you want to work out AND have fun at the same time? Here’s a video that won’t let you get bored even after you hit repeat five times! Enjoy!
Are you craving a chewy and chocolatey brownie, but you’re worried about all the sugar and artificial flavours? Well, have no fear because this is not only a better brownie, but it is a superfood packed with amazing ingredients. To add on to it’s greatness, it is only 59 calories. It is no bake, dairy-free,…
Are you a student entering Grade 6 this year and are searching for ways to enjoy your time? If so, you are eligible for a free membership at the YMCA! Starting Sept 1, Grade 6 students in Calgary can receive a free YMCA membership thanks to a new partnership between The Flames Foundation for Life and…
Got a backpack? Want nice toned arms? Let’s get pumping! PREPARATION 1. Obtain a backpack (preferably an old, torn, battered one) 2. Fill it with appropriate weights Textbooks, dictionaries, rocks, cabbages all work as fillers. Use anything available to you. The recommended weight for starters is around three textbooks (15pounds) 3. Wrap the top handle…
Are you too LAZY to go for morning jogs? Is the local gym too FAR? Are the dumbbells and such machinery too EXPENSIVE? Boy do I have a SOLUTION for you! What I call the Lazybum’s bedtime workout uses an easy two step principle Step 1: Assign a key word (or a phrase). If I tell you to not…
(Original Image) It’s been quite some time since I updated this series, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of this feature before. Cassey Ho is a certified fitness trainer and creator of POP Pilates. She started up her own YouTube channel, blogilates, four years ago, and is still going strong with over 1.6 million subscribers.…
(Original Image) The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since their debut event. They have more than tripled their growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+…
I’d like to draw your attention to how the word “diet” includes the word “die”. Yes, I know that “diet” can simply mean the food you eat, but I’m talking about when “diet” means restricting your intake, generally as a means of weight-loss. This post was inspired by some personal experiences I/people close to me have…
(Original Image) The vending machine at school is one of the only reasons I am able to stay sane during the day. I love getting some Sun Chips at lunch, or grabbing a giant cookie after school while I study, but I never really stopped to evaluate the healthiness of all these snacks. Obviously, schools need…
In what might possibly be the coolest food waste awareness campaign ever, this supermarket decided to take action against societies’ views on food and what really should matter. As you can see, this really does show how we judge our produce based of appearance more than quality. Once we get used to how it looks,…
Jasmine K. Summer… it’s the perfect season for fun under the sun and getting more than sufficient amounts of vitamin D. However, with the season comes the nagging need for skin care; exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage and in some cases, skin cancer. But don’t fret! It isn’t too late…
The summer weather is finally here! And you know what that means… Whether this word makes you cringe or ecstatic, it is once again time to break out the swimsuits. There are so many opportunities to go swimming at the pool, lake, beach, or perhaps you want to chill in a bathing suit in your…
During the summer months, the warm weather has many of us content to spend our days lounging around and enjoying the sun. While this may seem like a relaxing way to spend the summer, it’s important to also make the time to get enough physical exercise. Most teenagers don’t relish the idea of getting up…
You don’t usually associate dessert with health, but even though we want to be healthy, we should also have a little fun and eat something really delicious. Dessert is something I don’t think anyone can pass, so let us be as healthy as we can while having some scrumptious deserts! Check out the last few…