Canadian comedian shares his journey from a worried dad to a man with a plan, who made simple lifestyle changes to be healthier. For many Canadian guys, this bit from Toby Hargrave’s stand-up comedy routine is funny because it’s true: “I’m at that age where sometimes...
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Top 5 Fitness Apps for Beginners
These 5 mobile apps will keep you motivated and on track, like having a personal trainer in your pocket.
How to Use Music to Motivate You to Exercise
Using Music for Motivation with a South Asian Twist With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, gym and recreation centre closures, and cold weather setting in, it’s even harder to get motivated to exercise these days. The good news is that if you need a motivational boost to...
How to Get Rid of Back Pain Simply by Sitting or Standing
Back pain is the best...said no guy ever. With four out of five Canadians suffering from severe back pain at some point in their lives, and with it flaring up most often in guys between the ages of 30 and 50, easy tips for nixing it are sorely needed (pun intended)....
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What do Charles “Huggy Bear” Huggins, Jack “The Hammer” Szostak, and Frederick “The Fredster” Banting all have in common? Besides being Canadian and having goofy nicknames, which we totally made up, all won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. If it were up to us, a team at...
What Bike Should You Get? Different Types of Bikes Explained
So you’ve decided to take advantage of the many benefits of riding a bike. Well played, sir, well played. There’s only one tiny problem: you don’t own a bicycle or yours has collected dust and you’re curious to know if it’s still the right bike for you. We can help...
5 Simple Stretches that Blow Lower Back Pain Away
From an appreciation for things that bounce to a love of explosions — the bigger the better — guys have plenty in common. But millions of Canadian men share something else that’s a lot less fun: lower back pain. Four out of five of us suffer from it at some point in...
Beat Traffic with Pedal Power: Why Cycling Is Good for You
Raise your hand if you just love sitting in traffic. No hands? Thought so. We all know the terrible feeling of banging your head against the steering wheel during rush hour. Now, imagine replacing a tiresome, expensive drive with something cheaper, healthier,...
Repay all that Father’s Day love by giving your family the gift of time
Father’s Day gifts are awesome no matter what. Even if your kids bring you burnt toast and eggshell-filled omelettes, your day is still made because it’s the thought that counts. In cases like these, the thoughts revolve around the importance of family. They show...
Tips from a retired CFLer on how to fit in exercise when life gets in the way
CFL alumnus Joe Sardo shares a family man’s trick to keeping active For some professional athletes, saying goodbye to the game can lead to a sense of loss of self-esteem and identity, as well as the close-knit camaraderie that unites team members. Leaving the Toronto...
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