The Best Time to Exercise: Finding Your Optimal Workout Window
Exercise is crucial for keeping up a healthy lifestyle. It supports the health and fitness of our bodies, strengthens our immune systems, and keeps our minds and bodies in good condition. Some may be unaware, though, that the timing of exercise might be just as important to its success. Identifying your ideal workout window […]
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Is it Safe to Exercise if You Have Diabetes?
People with diabetes often need to make adjustments to their lifestyle to stay healthy and avoid developing further associated health complications. When it comes to exercise, it is perfectly safe for diabetic people to be active, and many could benefit from increasing the amount of exercise they do. The only time a diabetic person shouldn’t […]
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2022 Business Resilience Awards
https://malaysia.acclime.com/hr/peo-eor/We are so honoured to be featured in the 2022 Business Resilience Awards from Impact Magazine! “Urban Athlete is a fitness studio in Calgary, offering classes, personal training, weight and cardio training, and bootcamp to members. The pandemic, although a challenging time for all, allowed businesses like Urban Athlete to pivot. The day after they […]
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How To Keep Your Joints Healthy As You Age
As we age, our joints and cartilage (the protective tissue surrounding our bones) begin to wear thin, and we may experience pain, stiffness, and a general decrease in mobility. But there are many things we can do to take care of our joints as we age to maintain our quality of life for as […]
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Why Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Wellness
Mental well-being is a huge part of overall wellness. In a government post on mental health, experts brought up how being mentally healthy can increase your coping skills during difficult moments and improves your confidence. Mental wellness also allows you to successfully move past negative life events. All of these result in your ability to […]
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3 Things You Need to Know if You Want to Achieve Your Fitness Goals
In the 8 years I have been involved with fitness I’ve realized that there are 3 tips that will ensure that you achieve your fitness goals and sustain your progress in the long term. If you’ve had a difficult time with either of these things read on! #1: What You Do IN The Gym Must […]
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Measuring Progress
MEASURE PROGRESS WITHOUT THE SCALE Frustrated. Disappointed. Hopeless. Skeptical. Whichever you choose, these emotions are enemies of people trying to lose weight—especially when you feel like you have done everything right. For many trying to shed pounds, the elation from that initial weight loss is brought to a screeching halt when the scale stops […]
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The Link Between Exercise and Your Sex Life
Hitting a gym can help you to release your inner wild child in the bedroom! Getting sweaty out of the sheets might just be able to get you in them. While regular exercise has many health benefits, like burning calories, or lowering blood pressure and risk of heart disease, it can be especially helpful in […]
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10 Tips to Starting a Wellness Program Today
10 Tips for Starting a Wellness Program Today It’s never too late to begin your journey in wellness! Here are 10 steps you can take today to get started. 1. Write out your goals and desires. What’s your wellness vision? Where do you envision yourself three to five years from now? Set three-month and weekly […]
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