Health And Wellness Blog

Recovery from exercise is the process whereby the body is returned to a pre-exercise state (Halson and Jeukendrup, 2004; Barnett, 2006). This recovery process can be broken down into several parts. First, it can be divided into two components: the fast component, and the slow component.

Spin classes have gained popularity in recent years and there has been a rise in trendy boutique studios. They can be a great option for a fun and challenging workout, but as with all group fitness classes, there are pros and cons to spin.   Pros:   Low impact exercise: Cycling is a great alternative for cardiovascular activity that isn’t hard on your joints.

Summer is truly good for the soul. It’s a season of light, long days, and warm nights. It’s a good season to start healthy and attainable habits that you can commit to throughout the rest of the year.

In a previous blog, we evaluated the most popular diet programs we hear about from our clients as Registered Dietitians in Edmonton. With the increase in health and wellness apps out there, we thought it was time to look at some of the popular diet program apps, that incorporate some level of nutrition.   Carrot Rewards What Is it?

Staying physically active is crucial for maintaining good health. There are many options to help you achieve your goals—group fitness training being one that is cost-effective. Working out with others can help you achieve your goals while boosting motivation and accountability, but group training may not be for everyone.

People who want to lose weight can be a very vulnerable group because they're very frustrated. Weight loss is hard, and everybody is looking for a magic bullet. If you are considering going on a diet ask yourself these questions to help determine whether this is a lifestyle change or a fad.

Waist trainers, waist shapers, or waist cinchers. What’s the deal with these “new fitness” products? To be brutally honest, they shouldn’t even be in the category of fitness.

It’s above zero degrees. We repeat, it’s above zero degrees! We don’t know about you, but this news makes us want to leave work in the middle of the afternoon to lace up running shoes and take a jog through the river valley.

Self-care is any intentional action that is used to support our mental, physical and emotional health. Essentially, it is anything that helps to fill your own cup, charge your batteries, or replenish an empty gas tank. This may sound simple, but self-care practices are commonly overlooked in the rushed, busy nature of our daily lives.

In recent years HIIT workouts have become a popular trend in the fitness industry. In fact, entire franchises have been built on this concept, and most community recreation facilities offer classes of some HIIT variety.   What is HIIT?