Fitness

Racers competing outside for the title of “King and Queen” of The Alpine Training Center Gym in Boulder, Colo., on July 26, 2023. (Scott Griesser via AP)

Fresh air and fitness: how to work out when you aren’t a gym rat

Routines combine health benefits of spending time in nature with those of exercise in general

 

Siblings Ella Pringle and Aidan Ridley play baseball at a park in a handout photo as part of their parents’ “conscious” effort to get them out of the house and away from their screens for regular exercise as recommended in a ParticipAction report. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Smoke, heat keeping Canadian kids indoors instead of exercising: report

Participaction says climate change is not helping in the push to move kids away from their screens

 

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)

B.C. police officer fit to survive world’s coldest, toughest race

Cpl. Brady Kyle one of 18 participants in gruelling 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra trek across Yukon

 

This undated image shows Hope Zuckerbrow, founder of the “cozy cardio” wellness outine. Cozy cardio simply involves walking in place – in the comfort of your home – using a mini treadmill or “walking pad.” (Devon Wilson via AP)

Cozy cardio takes pain out of gain for those who like low-stress fitness

Movement attempts to get you moving in comfort

This undated image shows Hope Zuckerbrow, founder of the “cozy cardio” wellness outine. Cozy cardio simply involves walking in place – in the comfort of your home – using a mini treadmill or “walking pad.” (Devon Wilson via AP)
The Lululemon logo is seen on a wall at the company’s headquarters in Vancouver on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it has struck a five-year partnership with Peloton Interactive Inc. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Lululemon, Peloton join forces in tradeoff of fitness for fashion

Forms strike 5-year deal as partners in athletic apparel and digital fitness

The Lululemon logo is seen on a wall at the company’s headquarters in Vancouver on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it has struck a five-year partnership with Peloton Interactive Inc. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Safe Sweat owners Emre Ozgur and Andrea Klogeman on the set of Dragon’s Den when they filmed the episode in May (2023). (Dragon’s Den/CBC photo)

B.C. business owners make ‘mini-gyms’ idea pitch on Dragon’s Den Sept. 28

‘It was extremely intense, but we were well-prepared’: Safe Sweat owner

Safe Sweat owners Emre Ozgur and Andrea Klogeman on the set of Dragon’s Den when they filmed the episode in May (2023). (Dragon’s Den/CBC photo)
Brianna Campardo (centre) won the Women’s Bikini - Open Class D division of the 2023 Vancouver Pro Qualifier and earned her IFBB Pro Card. (Twixpix Photography/Special to The News)

Maple Ridge woman earns bodybuilding pro card in 9 months

Brianna Campardo won her bodybuilding class at the 2023 Vancouver Pro Qualifier

Brianna Campardo (centre) won the Women’s Bikini - Open Class D division of the 2023 Vancouver Pro Qualifier and earned her IFBB Pro Card. (Twixpix Photography/Special to The News)
Abbotsford’s JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)

Atypical Abbotsford athlete taking on Spartan Death Race challenge

Local trainer JP Siou received a last-minute invite to daring event in Vermont, hopes to survive

Abbotsford’s JP Siou is set to take on the Spartan Death Race, which begins in Vermont later this month. (Submitted)
Candace Chisholm battling Lyme disease in 2016. (Contributed: Chisholm)

‘It’s David vs. Goliath’: Kelowna grandma, Lyme disease survivor takes on fitness challenge

Candace Chisholm is vying for a spot on the cover of Ms. Health and Fitness magazine

Candace Chisholm battling Lyme disease in 2016. (Contributed: Chisholm)
Cameron St. Amand (left) competed as a finalist in the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter Contest, which involved doing a sandbag carry. (Special to The News)

B.C. firefighter competes in World’s Strongest Firefighter Contest

Cameron St. Amand was one of only two Canadian finalists in the competition

Cameron St. Amand (left) competed as a finalist in the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter Contest, which involved doing a sandbag carry. (Special to The News)
A pediatrician involved in creating new treatment guidelines for obese children in Canada says an “alarming” rise in obesity has led to a greater need for surgery as an intervention for teens whose mental and physical suffering typically worsens into adulthood. A close-up of a beam scale in New York, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Sison

Ahead of new childhood obesity guidelines, doctors say surgery is an important option

Earlier intervention recommended with medication or surgery after failed efforts at behaviour change

A pediatrician involved in creating new treatment guidelines for obese children in Canada says an “alarming” rise in obesity has led to a greater need for surgery as an intervention for teens whose mental and physical suffering typically worsens into adulthood. A close-up of a beam scale in New York, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Patrick Sison
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Just a bit of exercise can improve mental health, scientists, psychologists say

It’s that time of year when gloomy weather and New Year’s resolutions…

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Scott Viala portait. Lia Crowe photography

Secrets, lives and the 7 sins with Scott Viala

Steel mace trainer builds strength and skills

  • Jan 23, 2023
Scott Viala portait. Lia Crowe photography
Bob Dorobis plays his guitar at home in Middletown, N.J., on Dec. 4, 2022. Dorobis redoubled his efforts to learn fingerpicking during the pandemic. (Jeanann Dorobis via AP)

Music, exercise, gray hair: Pandemic practices that live on

Taking a look at some of the changes we made that seemed to stick around

Bob Dorobis plays his guitar at home in Middletown, N.J., on Dec. 4, 2022. Dorobis redoubled his efforts to learn fingerpicking during the pandemic. (Jeanann Dorobis via AP)
A family cycles along Lake Okanagan in Kelowna, B.C., Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

ParticipAction gives kids and youth a D for activity, an F for screen time

18 per cent of children and youth meet recommended daily cap of 2 hours of recreational screen time

A family cycles along Lake Okanagan in Kelowna, B.C., Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Joyce Lindemulder holds Sherry Turnbull. Photo supplied

‘Really unfit’ B.C. woman takes up competitive powerlifting at 61

Joyce Lindemulder says ‘resistance is never futile’ in her bid to lift her way to fitness

Joyce Lindemulder holds Sherry Turnbull. Photo supplied
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services

Get Moving with Your Community this June

Download the ParticipACTION app, track your activity + help your community compete to win $100K!

  • May 30, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services
(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

B.C. teenagers can hit the gym without hitting their wallet this summer

The initiative runs from May 16-August 31

(Photo - Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Rio Crystal of Comox is pictured during the Arctic Ultra Race from Dawson City to the Arctic Circle. Facebook

B.C. teen wins world’s toughest, coldest foot race

Rio Crystal won the Arctic Ultra Race: 250 miles from Dawson City to the Arctic Circle

Rio Crystal of Comox is pictured during the Arctic Ultra Race from Dawson City to the Arctic Circle. Facebook

B.C. gym forced to close due to B.C. COVID mandate calls for essential service status

Gyms, fitness centres and bars were recently ordered to close under new Omicron-related measures