Reading Time: 2 minutes“People of all shapes and sizes can come in. You don’t need to be in shape before you get started—you get fit while doing pole.”
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA new type of fitness products, branded Fitbit, promise to help you work towards a healthier you—but do they really work?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIsabelle Scantland Lebel is a fitness junkie, but more importantly a fitness instructor on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor me and countless other like-minded enthusiasts, the beginning of the sports schedule means one thing: the return of soccer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDancercise: free Zumba fitness on campus Photo credit: Mico Mazza The cold may seem like it’ll never go away, but students at the University of Ottawa are heating things up with a little taste of Latin flavour. The tagline for Zumba sessions on campus is “ditch the workout, join the party,” and the dance fitness …
Reading Time: 3 minutesMaybe it’s this reckless eagerness for warm weather that’s the reason why the dreaded March cold and flu season exists, but by the end of the month most Gee-Gees are asking: Is it over yet?
Reading Time: 2 minutesfter a few consecutive weeks of stuffing your body with a whole lot of cookies, ham, turkey and all the trimmings, it’s time to get back into the swing of another semester. The average student diet can often seem like a relief from our holiday extravagances. Often students come back to residence, apartments, and roommates …
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Tis the season of indulgence. We fill ourselves up with gifts, food, and relaxation, but balance is key when it comes to holiday excess. If you want to beat the “festive 15,” staying active during the holidays is a necessity.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s too cold. I don’t have time. I can’t afford that. We’ve heard just about every excuse in the book for why health and fitness is the first to-do item on the list to fall by the wayside in university (that is, if it even makes it to the to-do list).
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking to get started on a healthier, more active lifestyle but aren’t sure how to get going, never fear—help is here.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe idea of fitting a regular workout into one’s schedule can be a daunting task for students bombarded with school, work, and extra-curricular activities. But the benefits of regular exercise include improved stress levels, increased energy, and improved sleep and digestion.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFitness is an important aspect of our lives. In university it’s easy to get distracted by class, studying, homework, and part-time jobs—all of which can lead to feelings of anxiety.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOttawa has a lot to offer for each one, but if you still can’t decide, maybe one of these student accounts will sway you toward some of the many trails and paths located around the city.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom about Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, the most exercise I got was unwrapping presents really fast and lugging my suitcase on and off of Greyhound buses.
Reading Time: 2 minutesI can say with authority that when it comes to whipping someone into shape, this guy knows what he’s talking about. He sat down with the Fulcrum and explained the most common mistakes that people make when starting a new workout regimen.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTop five household items you can use to work out with 1. Stairs Walking or jogging up and down stairs can provide a great cardio work out, as well as effective toning of the legs and butt. 2. Backpacks A weighted backpack can be a great addition to lunges and squats. For a better centre …
Reading Time: 2 minutesRunning in circles WITH THE EXCEPTION of a few adventure junkies, nearly everyone has a sport or physical activity they absolutely loath. For some, pulling out leg hairs individually with a pair of tweezers is preferable to hiking; for others, hiking is a terrific, stress-busting workout. Some groan and moan whenever they hear the words …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe benefits of yoga Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff THE STRESS OF a student is never-ending. Between school, work, and the pressure of everyday life, an hour of physical activity can do wonders. While a power walk or a session on the elliptical may only distract you from the problems at hand, yoga—a discipline known …
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity training builds some muscle STUDENTS AT THE University of Ottawa have access to the university’s gyms, and with that come discounts for sport and fitness services—including the use of a personal trainer. Adrien Stotesbury is a personal trainer at the U of O and a recent human kinetics graduate. His chosen profession was based on a knee injury …
