Trials and rewards for Calgary runners
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 16:44
- Written by Evan Manconi
Fitness enthusitasts face hard pavement and harsh weather in search of runner's high
Spring is finally in the air and for many Calgarians it means pulling the sneakers from hibernation and heading out the door for a run.
But, even though the city boasts impressive lengths of pathways and a thriving running community, there are some obstacles for enthusiasts of this universal sport.
Squats and oats: Does it work?
- Published on Thursday, 14 February 2013 12:31
- Written by Evan Manconi
The internet advocates an interesting tip for working out
It's a food and exercise combination that has become a mantra for some people on Internet fitness forums.
The chant has taken the form of everything from advice on how to make the tastiest oats to goofy pictures of people squatting over their preferred brand of oats.
But does this combination actually have health benefits?
Winter bike commuters encourage skeptical Calgarians to give it a try
- Published on Friday, 30 November 2012 11:42
- Written by Olivia Grecu
Cold temperatures and icy conditions keep most people off the trails
If you are a summer bike commuter living in Calgary, there are two things you can do to extend your biking season: move to a city with milder winters, or get on board with winter cycling.
A number of cyclists ride avidly from the time the snow melts in about April, all throughout the summer, until it begins to fall again in October or November.
Dancing for tomorrow
- Published on Friday, 09 November 2012 14:32
- Written by Danielle Semrau
Zumba event aims to raise awareness and money for cancer prevention study
Over 200 people enjoyed an afternoon of Zumba recently at the Talisman Centre as part of Fit for Tomorrow. A community of dancers known as Fit for Change organized the event to raise awareness and money for the Tomorrow Project.
The Tomorrow Project hopes that by creating a base of health information they will be able to learn more about what causes cancer and how it can be prevented.