Fitness, Luggage & Fashion

Earlier this month, Fitbit announced the launch of the latest addition to its lineup of activity trackers—the Fitbit Alta. Essentially an updated version of the Fitbit Flex wristband, the Alta comes equipped with a number of next-generation Fitbit features, including automatic exercise recognition, on-screen call, text and calendar alerts, and much more.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or someone who only heads out of town on the rarest of occasions, there is one thing you simply can’t go without–good luggage. However, not all luggage is created equal, and the type you choose is largely dependent on what you’re packing, what type of trip you’re taking, and what you plan on doing when you get there. So to help make your decision easier, here are some things to consider when deciding between hard and soft shell luggage.  

Stargazers and amateur astronomers have many great opportunities to check out various celestial events in 2016. The Earth makes its annual journey around the Sun, we get the opportunity to view special celestial events like meteor showers, conjunctions, and eclipses. Here are some telescopes worth checking out.

Sticking to your exercise routine can be so difficult at times, but there are some great tips, techniques and gadgets to help keep you on track. Read on to see what can help you stay motivated to stay your healthiest.

On the last week of fitness tips I’m talking running. The benefits you get from running can change your life in many ways. Since it’s also winter right now, I’m talking how to stay safe, and all the things you should think about when you’re running in the cold.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I still haven’t figured out what to get my wife. Every year it’s either a giant box of expensive chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, or a fancy dinner out on the town. Sometimes it’s all three depending on how much I have to make up for over the past couple of months. If you’re also searching for a something special for your partner (and a few romance Brownie points), it’s a sure bet that she’ll love a fashionable and fun watch for Valentine’s Day. So, we’ve lined up a few options to save you the last-minute dash to the candy aisle of the drug store this year.

This week on fitness tips we’re talking all things yoga. Yoga is a great exercise for all ages, and because it’s so versatile it’s a great workout for all fitness levels too. Read on to see some of the benefits and some safety tips to think about when doing yoga.

This week on fitness tips I’m talking about one of my favourite exercises to do outdoors, and that’s walking my local trails. Read on to see the benefits of it and how to stay safe, have fun and get healthy.

On week one of fitness tips with Lindsey, I’ll be talking about fun and safe snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is a fantastic form of exercise and perfect for this time of year. It’s also a great way to get the family out of the house. Read on to see what I love about snowshoeing and ways to be safe while out on the trail.

For over 27 years, under the umbrella of BodyBreak, Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod have been encouraging  Canadians  to live  a healthy, active lifestyle. When it comes to your lifestyle habits you probably have some you would like to change and some you would like to start.  Creating healthy, active lifestyle habits can be easier than you think with the help from technology in 2016.