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The Truth About Middle Age Spread
We wax nostalgic about the days we could eat anything and not gain a pound. Those were days right??
According to a landmark study published last week in Science, I’m sorry to say, age is not to be blamed, nor is a slowing metabolism, unless you are well over the age of 60. Apparently being a woman and in menopause is also not a legitimate excuse anymore for later in life weight gain. Whaaat?!?
Is Breakfast Still the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Is breakfast still the most important meal of the day? Unless you are hungry, you may not have to rush to the table. If you are over a certain age, there is one thing about nutrition that you know is without a doubt true. Whatever you were taught a decade ago, is no longer relevant today and that chances are, whatever you were taught yesterday, will probably be refuted tomorrow. There isn’t much out there that someone doesn’t have a beef with…well, except vegetables and water, most people believe in the health promoting quality of vegetables and water.
How to Achieve Metabolic Flexibility
Being flexible comes in handy in all sorts of situations. Your favourite gym is shut down due to a government wide lockdown? Go online with their incredible trainers until you can see them in person again. Took a wrong turn while driving? Simply find another route
Your body’s metabolism benefits from being flexible, too. Rather than only being able to use carbohydrates or fat for energy, a flexible metabolism can switch between both with ease. This state is called metabolic flexibility, and there are a host of different reasons why improving your ability to utilize multiple fuel sources can help support your overall health and wellness
The Power of Social Capital
It was found that a person’s social networks can have a significant positive impact on their overall health. It was also found that those with adequate social networks had a 50% greater survival, compared with those who had poor social relationships. Social support has also been found to be particularly important in increasing resilience and promoting recovery from illness
Grand River Paddling – Community Fit Event!
On July 18th, almost a year and a half after we were first locked down due to Covid, we are back together again for what turned out to be an incredible day together on the Grand River. We took a group of 25 members and paddled over 13 km down the Grand River from Paris to Brantford. Some on kayaks, some on paddle boards (for the first time!), some on canoes. Movement, community, sunshine and fresh air! An amazing day overall. 🙂
Beginner Running Program
Want to become a runner? Not sure where to begin? This beginner run program will help you learn to run in just 30 minutes a day. Each week includes four days of workouts, and each workout takes roughly 30-38 minutes to complete. By the final week of the program,...