Sweat It Out This Summer: A Guide to Spring and Summer Fitness
It’s that time of year—warmer temperatures are calling your name and snow-covered sidewalks are...
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Tag: running
Stuck at Home? Might as Well Run!
As the days of social distancing continue, the same few walls begin to feel like they are closing...
Read MoreMy Favorite Places to Take My Workout Outside
Despite what the weather reports have been telling you last month, summer is here and it’s time to get outdoors for a workout! If you need some ideas on where to go or what to do, check out some of my most favourite places to...
Read MoreGet Back in the Game
One giant component to staying active that is often overlooked once people reach adulthood is the fun factor. While parking farther away from the grocery store entrance, juggling finances to invest in a treadmill desks, or...
Read MoreThree Reasons to Love Triathlon
Spin, bike, run. The best of all worlds! If you are a race novice or a seasoned endurance athlete, Tri could be for you. This sport is a phenomenal way to challenge your aerobic capacity, strength, endurance and will power. If...
Read MoreFind Your Fitness Quiz
From yoga to triathlon training, barre to boxing, there are endless fitness trends to choose from for your workout. Take our quiz to find out which MacEwan University Sport and Wellness fitness class is right for you! When you...
Read More5 Ways to Think Beyond Weight Loss
It’s no surprise, the majority of people who start a new exercise program do so because they want to lose weight – weight loss goals are often the first – and only – fitness goal set. If your only motivation to...
Read MoreRunning Should have Weight Classes
About five months ago, Edmonton was gifted with an unseasonably warm week of nice weather. Me, fresh off the holiday weight gain of December and January, I decided to go for a run outside to soak up the warm winter sun. This was...
Read MoreThe Need for Speed & Distance in Run Training
As runners, we usually fall into a regime, and choose races that tailor to our ability in either short or long distances. We may be the runner who loves longer training runs but struggles with speed orientated workouts and we...
Read MoreSummer Running Playlist
It’s been a long wait, but sunny weather is back in our lives which means it’s time to lace up those runners and get outdoors! Whether you like to run trails or stairs, hike, bike or paddle – this Summer playlist is energizing,...
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