Find a park, or some quiet country lanes and take a leisurely bike ride. You can cover more ground than walking and have the great feeling of free wheeling down any hills. Remember to bring a water bottle, wear a helmet and brightly coloured shirt. Retrieved from:...
This delicious alternative to the traditional pizza uses cold weather veggies to make the perfect dinner that can be enjoyed with the kids or while watching Hockey Night in Canada! Total Time: 30 minutes Active Time: 20 minutes Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 1 pound...
Muscle Group of the Month: Quadriceps Hockey season is underway! So this month, we will be focusing on one of the most important muscles for hockey players – the quadriceps. However, not only is this group of muscles important for increasing performance on the...
How to do this: Lie down on one side (similar to the position in the strength exercise above Pull your foot towards your butt Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides Retrieved from:...
When the summer heat is really on, the thought of turning on the oven can be too much. Here’s a salad that’s no sweat to make. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Makes: 2 servings Ingredients 2 medium cobs Ontario Sweet Corn, husked and...
This exercise strengthens the muscles of the lower back that stabilize the spine, and also the glutes and abdominals. Lower Back The lower back is one of the most commonly pulled muscles in the body, and many of us are all too familiar with the pain associated with a...
Canada is facing a chronic disease epidemic. Canadian men, especially those living in rural and remote regions, are at risk for serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and some forms of cancer. Click here to visit the...
For one meal a week, do not talk, listen to the radio, watch t.v., drive or look at a computer/phone screen. Notice the flavor and textures of your food. Savour every bit. After you’re finished eating, sit quietly for 5 minutes. We often eat quickly and do not...
The quadriceps femoris muscle is a muscle of the thigh, which almost completely covers the femur. It ranks among the strongest muscles in the human body. The quadriceps plays a key role in every movement involving the stretching of the knee (e.g. walking, climbing...
Lower Back The lower back is one of the most commonly pulled muscles in the body, and many of us are all too familiar with the pain associated with a lower back muscle strain. This month, we will be promoting lower back health by offering an easy and simple exercise...
This is a wonderful salad! This is NOT Indian as in curry – but rather Indian, as in American Native. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Makes: 4-6 servings Incredients: Salad 4 cups cooked whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup celery, sliced 1 cup...
For many people, eating out is a way to relax and socialize. But if you are watching your weight or just are concerned with healthy eating, dining out can be a challenge. The good news is that usually there are healthier options at every restaurant, even at fast-food...
Canadian men who live in rural areas tend not to participate in healthy living programs and what can we do about it? In 2013-2014, our team received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to explore these questions. We surveyed 100 men who lived in...
These are easy to do and produce great results. Retrieved from: http://www.sunkist.com/healthy/fitness.aspx Exercise Stand with your body facing a wall, about 2 feet away. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the wall. Bending only at the elbows, lower your body...
Pectoralis Major Muscle The pectoralis major is a thick, fan-shaped muscle, situated at the chest of the human body. It makes up the bulk of the chest muscles in the male and lies under the breast in the female. It is primarily responsible for movement of the...
This is a great stretch to do before and after walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you’ve done the Soleus Raises Strengthener of the Month, you’ll also want to stretch those muscles out. You may also find this helpful to do often if you wear...
You need strong calf muscles for trudging through snow! Your calves are made up of two major muscles; the gastrocnemius and the soleus. Both of these muscles are very important for simple daily activities such as walking. A well-trained soleus can help prevent ankle...
Exercise If you’ve done the Deltoid Raises Strengthener of the Month, you’ll also want to stretch those muscles out. To do this, stretch your left arm out straight in front of your parallel to the floor. Keeping it straight, bring it across your chest and...
The deltoid muscle is a very useful muscle – it is used whenever you move your upper arm. Interestingly, it has three different origins, which means that is working in many different arm movements you do throughout your day. The deltoid does a lot of stopping as...
