What a difference a few months can make in your fitness
When we first met Sarah, her overall quality of life was suffering from a grueling red-eye schedule, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. “I was getting so run down I just couldn’t deal with obstacles day to day,” she said at the time. What a difference a few months, and a consistent effort, can make. […]
The fitness version of couple’s therapy
Graham had been an active long-distance swimmer, SCUBA diver and marathoner. He had even participated in the most northern marathon in the world, on Baffin Island. All that changed following a hip replacement in 2001. “It all went a bit downhill from there in terms of flexibility and my weight,” he said. For her part, […]
Fitness mom having what it takes to keep up with 4 kids
But the results speak for themselves. After months of effort, working out three to five times a week, she has the strength and energy to keep up with four young children and still have something left at the end of the day. “It’s awesome,” she said. “Everything is just easier. I am referring anybody and […]
Finding your inner warrior, at any age
The incident was a wake up call. He started walking to work the next day and hasn’t stopped. “It felt really good,” he said. “It’s a positive time to think, relax and work out problems. I learned to carry a notebook with me, so I could write things down.” In addition to that 8.5-kilometre round […]
Even a health fanatic needs help to stay strong and fit
Since 1996, Claire has run Ottawa kitchen and dining ware shop Ma Cuisine. But being a busy and successful entrepreneur hasn’t come at the expense of her health. “When somebody tells me they don’t have the time to get fit, I tell them, ‘you have to find what works for you” Claire said. “When it’s […]