Tag Archives: fitness


Body by God 40 Day Challenge Extreme Makeover

Feeling a little blah? Stressed? Out of shape and zapped of energy? Join the Midwinter Slump Club. Well, it’s time to focus on yourself. That’s Y. O. U. Continue reading

Fitbit

Get fit, sleep better and have fun with fitbit! This amazing little device tracks steps, distance, and calories burned. At night, it tracks your sleep quality and wakes you silently in the morning. Just check out the lights to see how you stack up against your personal goal and enjoy the many online and mobile tools to motivate you to get out and be more active. Continue reading

For the Thrill of the Game…. and More

Ottawa Valley Ambassadors and Capital City Condors provide the thrill of hockey for all players

By Madeline Kallio Continue reading

Get Smart about Your Health

If you’re looking to feel better and to live more healthfully, you might want to check out an upcoming special event. It’s called Live the Smart Way Expo and it’s taking place April 18 and 19 at the Shaw Centre, … Continue reading

Jules Hilliker: Motivating Mothers Through Fitness

  by Alyssa Delle Palme             When Jules Hilliker was pregnant with her first baby, she tipped the scales at 340 pounds. She was shocked to read the words “morbidly obese” in big black letters at the top of her … Continue reading

Keeping Fit While Having Fun This Winter!

By Nina Potvin www.ottawavalleymoms.com

Don’t get me wrong, it would be great to cuddle up by the fire some days, but it would be more rewarding after draining some of the kids’ energy on outside activities. Continue reading

Man’s Best Fr … Workout Buddy

Fido is an ideal workout buddy to help you achieve your fitness goals. Let your dog’s contagious energy be your motivation to get out and be active. Continue reading

Off The Couch and Running

by Chris Read A couple of months ago, I was groggily going through my morning routine when I caught a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror. I barely recognized the person staring back at me, and the disappointment set … Continue reading

Pedal for a Good Cause at Moffat Farm Cycle Club

  Want to do yourself and the community some good? Sign up for classes with the Moffat Farm Cycle Club. Launched last December at 430 Rahul Crescent in the Moffatt Farm area, this club provides indoor cycle classes with 100 … Continue reading

The Reluctant Triathlete

 by Sharon DeVellis When you think of a triathlete, I’m not exactly the image that springs to mind. I’m a 44-year-old mom of two who was never particularly athletic. I try my best to avoid Lycra unless it’s in the … Continue reading

Train Right for Your First Triathlon

Train for your first triathlon? Yes, you can. You can do it. Consider a 12-week training schedule to allow your body to slowly condition for each distance. Continue reading