The average person walks between 6,000 and 8,000 steps a day with each step absorbing two-to-three times their body weight — depending on your activity. Let’s face it — being sure-footed at any age can be a challenge, but you can take control by incorporating exercises to improve your balance
For over 20 years, Calgary’s Tracey Delfs, owner of BalanceQuest has been expanding and sharing her expertise as a sought-after speaker, mental wellness coach, mindfulness teacher, and yoga instructor. Her passion has allowed her to travel the world to learn from Thich Nhat Hanh, the “Father of Mindfulness” at his
We’ve heard it before – use it or lose it. When it comes to slowing the aging process. Toronto’s Dr. Greg Wells, senior scientist in translational medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, says the way we age is in our control. “We traditionally think that aging is when our
Biomechanically, walking upright on two legs and two feet is extremely complex. Example: each time your heel lifts off the ground, it forces your toes to carry one half of your body weight. Foot problems require special attention and can often be your first sign of more serious medical issues.
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re just walking. Take it from Toronto’s Lee Scott, founder and head coach of Wow Power Walking. She has coached thousands of walkers for fitness and marathons. She has power walked more than 100 distance events, including 35 full marathons – the latest one was
There is no question, it’s been a tough couple of years. COVID-19 brought a lot of uncertainty, impacted our physical health and mental well-being and eroded our social connections. In the meantime, Canadians became more sedentary.
Tara MacDonal inspires as a personal fitness trainer.
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