by Sandra Hunter | Sep 13, 2023 | Healthy Habits
The sedentary nature of modern life Our leisure, school and work time are increasingly spent sitting. This form of sedentary behaviour is observed at our desks, when viewing portable digital screens such as phones and tablets, and during our daily commutes. Hence,...
by Sandra Hunter | Dec 2, 2022 | Get Strong & Fit
December is the new January. We are in the final countdown as we approach a new year. If the holiday season leaves you time-poor and fatigued, you are not alone! Although you may struggle to find the energy to combat the end-of-the-year doldrums, your body will...
by Sandra Hunter | Jul 20, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
Strength training makes a difference at all ages! Until three decades ago, many health professionals labeled strength training for older adults as unsafe. Concerns about the risks of heart attacks or strokes overruled potential benefits of strength training. Then came...
by Sandra Hunter | May 4, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
Park runs — 5km timed run or walk run in a park, along a shore, in a park or in a city — occur every Saturday throughout the world. They are free, organized by volunteers, and provide a low-pressure venue to complete a 5km run or walk. In Australia,...
by Sandra Hunter | Mar 23, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
There’s no perfect way to quarantine The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, notably health. One year into the COVID-19 pandemic nearly 3 million people have died worldwide. For much of the world, the turmoil began in March 2020,...
