Holiday get togethers all tend to revolve around the same thing: eating. We caught up with some of our Nutrition Consultants at World Health to find out their top tips for eating mindfully this Easter (while still enjoying yourself!). Experiment: “Try making healthier recipes of your favourite meals or desserts with less calories, saturated fat and added sugar.” -Tracy Holmes Supply: … Read More
EDMONTON’S FITNESS ESSENTIALS FOR SPRING
Sunday, March 20th marks the first day of spring in Edmonton and we are feeling festive! While spring cleaning typically refers to cleaning out your home, we figure it can’t hurt to clean out your gym bag too. We’ve rounded up 6 gym essentials from Edmonton’s local sportswear stores that will help you welcome the new season. Colourful Capris: Whether … Read More
10 TIPS FOR NEW YOGIS
By guest contributor Jennifer Neilson, World Health Edmonton Yoga Coordinator Try different teachers. Just like with any form of exercise or group class, everyone likes something a little different. Try out a few different teachers, you might find one you really connect with. Try different styles. Depending on your day or energy levels, different yoga classes can do wonders. Try out … Read More
THINGS EVERY GYM NEWBIE SHOULD KNOW
The gym can be intimidating to a brand new fitness enthusiast, so we rounded up tips from the team at World Health Edmonton to make sure your first workout is comfortable, fun and productive! Be Okay With Not Being Okay. “As scary as it can be, always remember that everyone (even the most experienced gym goers) have felt the way you feel … Read More
EDMONTON WOMAN BEATS ANOREXIA WITH LIFTING
“In the summer of 2011 I was the smallest I’ve been,” says World Health Edmonton member Amber. “I weighed 100 pounds and was pretty deep into hiding the fact that I was battling an eating disorder.” Amber developed an eating disorder around the age of 15. “I was always a bigger kid growing up so it started out as a … Read More
DO YOU NEED A CHIROPRACTOR?
Runners, body builders, dancers, hockey players and nearly every other type of athlete put their bodies through a lot during vigorous exercise and training. While every case varies, there are some telling signals your body is sending you that it might be time to see a chiropractor. “Pain or decreased flexibility in muscles and joints, numbness, tingling or pain travelling into your arms or … Read More
DEPRESSION, ANXIETY & FITNESS
In the summer of 2015, World Health Edmonton member and associate publisher of Edmonton’s Child Magazine Chris Reeve noticed something was off. “I was having trouble sleeping, and was being consumed with concern about things that I hadn’t previously,” explains Chris. “I had always been an anxious person, but this was different.” Chris references one afternoon when she was leaving … Read More
WHAT THE HEALTH?! WITH 91.7 THE BOUNCE
Check out Mike and Helena from 91.7 the Bounce working on their arms with personal trainer Keith over at World Health Sherwood Park! Click below to watch:
LIVING BEYOND CEREBRAL PALSY
At World Health Edmonton, we are passionate about changing our members lives. So many of our members are self-motivated and hardworking, but we also believe in the power of incentive. We offer a 60 Day Transformation Challenge quarterly where our members work with a personal trainer to achieve incredible results in a 2 month period. Christine Lepage, a member at … Read More
CAREERS IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY PT. 2
So You Think You Want a Career In The Fitness Industry? We don’t blame you. As we begin the new year we are seeing more people than ever making a commitment to their health and they inspire us every day. In our first instalment we explored how to know if the fitness industry is right for you, and today we’re … Read More