Here are ten fitness activities you can take advantage of in either location this summer!
Fitness & Health
Stress can be a challenge to manage and overcome in an academic setting, especially during exam season. But for some, this period can trigger something more serious.
University of Ottawa PhD candidate Nicholas Ravanelli is trying to prove with his research if it’s possible to sweat better.
High-protein diets can often be excessive and intense when employed by novices, and some of these regimens can cause serious health risks.
Everyone knows that green smoothies are healthy, but this one is delicious and filling too.
Much of mainstream culture has been pervaded with the importance that physical health can have on people, and as a result there is more interest than ever in being fit.
Here’s a healthy twist on one of my all-time favourite guilty pleasures—bread pudding.
This year, if you want to keep your ‘#fitnessgoals’ for all 12 months, give some of these tips a shot.
Lentil cheddar loaf is quick, filling and doesn’t use up that spare cash you’re keeping for the bar.
Although the nutrition and physical aspects are commonly always present an athlete’s life, it’s the mental aspects that are sometimes overlooked.
With involvement in organized sports rising globally, there is also a rise in the number of youth sports injuries and a drop in the age of young athletes with overuse injuries.
For those who find going to the gym uninspiring, fitting in the time to exercise may seem even more daunting. Here are some alternative ways to get your daily dose, all while avoiding the gym.
Eating a sweet, protein-packed chia pudding will keep you full and energized through those early classes and long study sessions.
According to the Dieticians of Canada, it’s recommended that men and women aged 19 and above should ingest 2.4 micrograms of B12 on a daily basis.
This quick and delicious quinoa salad recipe combines flavours from Greece to Morocco.
As the cold days of fall approach, this recipe will leave you with a protein packed warm bowl of dal, which is a stew enjoyed across many Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
Drawing inspiration from his many hobbies including skiing, BMX, mountain biking, and surfing, the idea came naturally. He designed a product that would make filming extreme sports a whole lot easier than it had been in the past.
It’s still paramount to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle throughout the school year—for the sake of next summer at the very least. There are plenty of activities going on all the time during the school year, and with that in mind here are some key tips to staying active this upcoming semester.
I lived on my bike this summer. Why not, it’s a great way to get outdoors, and there are plenty of things to see. Day trips with my bike in the trails of Campbell River, B.C. where I recently moved are rewarding.
The golf season is finally getting started, and it’s a good time to learn how to play—and it doesn’t have to be as expensive as everyone seems to think.
Now that the intramural season has come to a close and your university gym pass’s expiration date is nearing, you may be looking for new options to stay in shape this summer.
Student-athletes who are optimists tend to be better at managing stress, according to a study led by University of Ottawa psychology professor Patrick Gaudreau.
Since 2008, the non-profit organization has been run by the skaters, grouped into three awesomely-named home teams: the Slaughter Daughters, Riot Squad, and the Prime Sinisters; and two all-star teams: the Vixens and the Sirens.
Originating in 2011 as a joke on the Norwegian comedy sports show Golden Goal, clips of the game went viral and the sport spread throughout Europe. More recently, bubble soccer has been introduced in sports arenas across North America, including opportunities for games and rentals in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Choosing the right pair of sunglasses can be tricky. Various factors such as price, brand, look, and feel need to be considered. Strictly for health purposes, it’s important to have a pair of shades.
