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Ever woken up one day, looked at yourself in the mirror and said, “Hmm, I could do without this flabby (insert body part).” Raise your hand if you’ve thought this way about your body at least once. I know I have. Most of us are pretty guilty about neglecting certain areas in our body, and… Read more »

Push-Ups Can Be Tough I’ve always been physically active. I was into sports at an early age and I was never one to sit still and do nothing the whole day. As I started going to Rec Xpress, I was pushed to do workout routines I never thought of doing. I’ve done push-ups before but… Read more »

Kim Kardashian. Jennifer Lopez. Chris Evans. All three of these celebrities are known for various reasons — one is married to Kanye West, the other skyrocketed to fame when she portrayed Selena, and one of them donned an armor shield made of vibranium whenever the planet was in peril. However, what they’re quite famous for… Read more »

Like most people I’ve grown to be a bit pudgy as I have gotten older. When I look at old photos of myself I almost always wish my body would look the same way it did – my arms were toned, my abs were flat, and my thighs…don’t get me started on my thighs. These… Read more »

The gym is a haven of health and wellness. It could also be a place of embarrassing situations and inappropriate behaviour. I have to admit that when I was starting out, I wasn’t truly aware of the unspoken rules that come with hitting the gym. I didn’t know it then but I’m sure I must… Read more »

I am one of the millions of people who want to get into good shape but just can’t (or won’t, depending on my mood). I am of average weight, of average height, and my diet is consistently inconsistent. One day I’d be gobbling up veggies and fruits as if there’s no tomorrow and the next… Read more »

Fact: exercise is good for you. For all the jokes we love to crack about exercising, there is no denying the many, many benefits a good, regular workout brings. Whether you hit the gym for two hours every other day, or have a daily 15-minute routine at home, actively working out improves your body from… Read more »

No matter where you are on your fitness journey, personal trainers are an essential part of the gym life. Whether you’ve just signed up for your first gym, or you’re a certified veteran of your local fitness scene, it’s always a good idea to include a professional into your routine not only to spot your… Read more »

There’s no other way to say this: chin-ups are hard. You can either do them, or you can’t, and there’s really no cheating your way into pulling your chin over a bar using nothing but raw, upper body strength. As strength exercises go, chin-ups are definitely a top-tier; executing even one requires immense amount of… Read more »

As any seasoned coach, athlete, or reasonable person will tell you: warm-up is the most integral part of any workout. Whether you’re taking it light and breezy, or going full ninja warrior in your workout, there’s no overstating the importance of a proper warm-up. Even so, many people are guilty of skipping this crucial first… Read more »