Say No to Sweatpants and Yes to Sweating It Out!
Now that we’ve experienced the first snowfall of the year, it’s time to hunker down, pull out our sweatpants, stock up on hot chocolate, and get ready to spend the duration indoors on the sofa. Right? Wrong. Forget about binge-watching your winter away. This is no time to let your fitness routine suffer. So here […]
Take A Spin With Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada!
We’re thrilled to announce our new arrivals: dozens of new spin cycles across all our clubs. We’re taking our spin classes to a whole new level to help get you ramped up and in shape. Spinning is a unique, intense way to get fit; it’s for people who are looking for classes focused on endurance, […]
Guest Post: Running a Marathon
This incredible, inspiring guest post is by WFCC Bayview member Claude Lukawesky, who ran the Scotiabank Marathon here in Toronto this year in honour of a friend of hers who was a survivor of assault. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to train for and run a marathon as a first-timer, this […]
Don’t Hibernate… 3 Cold-Weather Tips So You Can Bundle Up And Go!
Okay, there’s no denying it. It’s cold. And with another polar vortex expected to hit this week (really, weather? Really?!), going outside is starting to look less and less appealing. And while the weather experts are saying it won’t be as bad as last year, you know what they say: once frozen, twice shy. But just because […]
Trick… Or Eat? Stay Healthy This Halloween!
Halloween is here, bringing with it unending temptations. Your kids get all dressed up, hit the streets, and return with bags of delicious sugary treats. Once you’ve divided up the sweets for your kids and their sugar comas set in, it’s hard to resist diving into their stash yourself. But how can you resist overdosing on […]
Stay In The Thankful Spirit This Fall
It always happens so fast. Thanksgiving arrives, bringing with it delicious food, family time, and thankfulness. We fill early October with that joyful feeling, the spirit of gratitude and optimism. We prepare feasts and overindulge, and we feel blessed by the people that surround us. But it’s so easy to forget that feeling once the […]
3 Fall Veggies to Eat for Better Health
Gone are the days of tomatoes, zucchini, and local strawberries. Instead, the farmer’s markets are filling up with hearty fall fare: cabbages, winter squash, and leafy greens. The colours are deeper, the cook times longer. And the nutritional benefits of these autumnal veggies can’t be beat. Winter Squash When the air starts getting chilly, who […]
5 Great Autumn Workouts!
There’s no denying it. There’s a certain chill in the air, Thanksgiving leftovers are taking over the fridge, and colourful leaves are littering the ground. It’s autumn. Luckily, it’s a fantastic season for getting in shape. So don’t hibernate. Check out these 5 exercise tips that will get your blood pumping and your body ready […]
3 Surprising Reasons to Love Exercise
We all know that exercise is good for our hearts. It’ll help us live longer, it helps us sleep, and it keeps us trim. But is there more to exercise than just the obvious? Studies say yes. Read on for three benefits of exercise that may surprise you! 1) Exercise treats ADHD. Sure, you know that […]
Take 15: Workouts To Do In 15 Minutes
We’ve all made the same excuse. None of us have time to exercise. We’re too busy. But, deep down, we all know that’s a ridiculous excuse. And luckily there are exercise pros who have developed techniques for building exercise into your day. So whether you have seven minutes or fifteen, an hour or two, there’s […]
