Every Body Can Cycle
Experiencing riding a bicycle independently for the first time is a memory most of us have ingrained in our minds. Remembering ...
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Diagnosis vs Assessment
This article was written by Michelle Berg, NAIT PFT, Provincial Fitness Unit program coordinator, and first appeared in ...
Read full storyPractice Makes Perfect. Or Does It?
Article written by Michelle Berg, AFLCA Group Exercise and Resistance Trainer with mind/body and portable equipment accreditations, Read full story
Should you bare it all to run better?
Article written by Michelle Berg, AFLCA Group Exercise and Resistance Trainer with mind/body and portable equipment accreditations, Read full story
Do Compression Garments Work?
That is the question. Increasingly athletes are wearing compression garments to improve sports performance. The theory is that increased ...
Read full storyMagical Tapes and Bracelets: Kinesiotape and Hologram Bracelets
written by Lorraine G. Glass, MSc, CSE{-CEP, NASM-CES and PES _This article originally appeared in the ...
Read full storyWeekend Warrior Beware: "Uncle Rhabdo" is no laughing matter
Exertion-related rhabdomyolysis—aka “rhabdo” —is a condition that is becoming a concern among the general public with the ...
Read full storyLifelong Activity the Key to Aging Well
It has long been understood that physical activity can help mitigate the destructive effects of aging on our muscles. ...
Read full storyKettlebells. Ancient Russian Workout Wisdom, or Just Another Fad?
They’re simple, heavy spheres with handles. They’re portable and affordable. They have a mysterious past shrouded in the mystique ...
Read full storyNew Perspective on Strength Training for Runners
Training with heavy weights or explosive motions may intuitively have less in common with the demands of running, but, ...
Read full storyPhysical Activity and Arthritis: Tips
Did you know that exercise is one of the best things you can do for arthritis? According to the ...
Read full storyThe Five Ws For Fitness Assessments
What is a fitness assessment? A fitness assessment is the screening and assessment of any individual for exercise guidance and/or readiness. Fitness assessments are ...
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