Reshape your life: Get a goal and go for it
This is my last column, and if there is one thing I hope people take away from it, it’s that you can achieve anything if you set goals. Pick a goal for your health or fitness level, and decide when you want to achieve it by. Then all you have to do is plan how [...]
Most of us have been injured at some point in our lives, but we can easily cope with a scratch or a bruise. But what about twisted or sprained ankles, concussions or broken bones? No matter who you are or how active you are, injuries are horrible. I’ve talked about avoiding injuries in some of [...]
Continue reading …Some people have told me that no matter how easy I make working out seem, they aren’t going to go to the gym. They might feel intimidated, uncomfortable, too out-of-shape, too busy, or it just isn’t their thing. But they still want to live a healthy life. So here are six tweaks or “hacks” you [...]
Continue reading …Everyone needs a break now and then, whether it’s from school, work, or you just need alone time. But something that a lot of fitness fanatics forget is that it’s important to take a break from the gym every now and then too. When you work out often, your muscles are being torn and rebuilt. [...]
Continue reading …About a year ago I woke up, got out of bed, took one step, and felt my knee grind against its socket. I took a step with my other leg. Same thing. For about a week I walked around with my knees grinding, clicking or popping with every step, then I went to my doctor. [...]
Continue reading …I know many of you have made it your New Year’s resolution to get fit. And that’s awesome. For advice on designing and starting a workout, look up my previous columns at TheAQ.net or talk to a personal trainer. But before you enter a gym or fitness centre you should know about the rules – [...]
Continue reading …It’s the time of year when people want to stay indoors and roast chestnuts by an open fire. We indulge in hot chocolate or Toblerone bars, and we say it’s alright to take it easy until summertime, when we work on our beach bods. I suggest that you take advantage of the weather and snow [...]
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It’s been a slow start for the St. Thomas University bike share program. The program allows STU students, faculty and staff to pay a $20 yearly membership to be able to borrow a bike for up to six hours. Bikes can be borrowed as many times as desired. The program launched in May but only [...]
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1. The Plank Think of being at the top of a push up position; now drop down onto your forearms. That’s a plank. It will challenge your abdominals and is much safer on your spine than traditional crunches. Try it to see why the world’s leading back specialists and Canadian professor Stuart McGill calls this [...]
Continue reading …The Aquinian – Next week is Wellness Week at St. Thomas University. There will be events all week promoting healthy lifestyles. Read our full list of events below, or follow us on twitter: twitter.com/aquinian and we’ll update you every morning with what events are going on.
Continue reading …The Aquinian – In Motion Fredericton was designed to bring public awareness to adopting healthy lifestyles and engaging the public in physical fitness. The city of Fredericton has many outdoor trails, parks, facilities and fitness centers. The In Motion program helps bring together the benefits of healthy eating and physical fitness to improve the health [...]
Continue reading …Dr. R. McLeod – Special to the Aquinian Everyone knows the saying – as a freshman, you will gain 15 pounds! But, does that have to be the case? Obesity is a major health issue in Canada. In 2004, the Canadian Community Health Survey: Nutrition (CCHS) reported that over 50% of Canadians were overweight. Furthermore, [...]
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