Health 
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Life Balance and Exercise
Being healthy and fit doesn’t have to be complicated, painful or a huge chunk of your life.
Everyone is dispensing advice these days on topics ranging from “managing finances” to “managing people,” from “setting SMART goals” to “surrendering and letting go.” There never seems to be enough time in a day to do it all. I don’t know about you, trying to find ways to jam it in to your life can seem like a daunting task.
I hope I’m preaching to the choir when I mention the benefits of regular physical activity such as the reduction of the risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in North America? Yes, more than breast cancer. Exercise lowers your risk of diabetes and other obesity-related diseases. Physical activity helps manage stress, weight and body composition. It helps you sleep better, think clearer and be more productive. In short, find me a reason that you should NOT be physically active. …
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Kids and Exercise: Fitting it in
I meet a lot of busy parents that ask me if I can help them get in shape or how to exercise with a busy family schedule. I tend to hear a few common themes, important to moms; “I can’t seem to fit in exercise in my parenting routine,” “I want to be able to keep up with my kids,” and “I want to set a good example for my children.”
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Managing stress through Exercise and Nutrition
You’ve heard it before: “Exercise causes the body to release a chemical called endorphins, also known as ‘feel good’ hormones…” Well, it’s true. Endorphins have the effect of reducing pain and can cause a state of euphoria, similar to those after eating chocolate. Hmm, let’s try a healthier example – after a good workout, like a “runner’s high.”
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Which Fitness Personality are you?
It’s the New Year! Try as we might, the allure of making New Year’s resolutions is strong, and media will push fitness at you like some kind of religion. How do you navigate the overwhelming exercise options?
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