Healthy Living

The comforting allure of a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal is difficult to approach with restraint. Odds are you aren’t going to feel your sexiest after the sugar, starch and alcohol-filled meal. Here are some ways to combat the effects of the holiday binge so that you can make the most of this shortened workweek.

Fitting in a workout in the midst of multiple commitments can be a constant struggle for young professionals. We’re often so busy with work, volunteer commitments, and social events that finding time to focus on the things that make you happy, healthy, and restored can be a challenge. Luckily, Calgary YPs now have a new fitness option that promises to define, lift, and sculpt your entire body: Barre Body Fit

You talk about it in social settings, how much you love your gym, and which classes or machines you prefer, knowing in the back of your mind that it has been months since your last workout. If you are paying for a gym membership and not using it, it’s time to stop ignoring reality and face the truth: you’re wasting money and you’re not working out

You’re a “weekend warrior,” and so far the lifestyle has been working out pretty well for you. Take our word for it, however, that over time, the weekend warrior life is likely to catch up with you. The affects of your somewhat double life can begin to spill over into your important workweek, and there is nothing warrior-like about that

Feeling depleted and faced with a wall of health juice and fortified water options? You'll never hesitate again. We've broken down the top brands and the best buys for every young professional on the go. Here's to your health

There are a lot of great reasons for staying active; you’ll improve your overall physical and mental health, sleep better, have more energy, and see benefits in the bedroom. It has been our experience that there is another reason to hit the gym: you will learn a great deal about yourself, and these lessons will help you build confidence that carries through in every aspect of your life

By their very nature, trends come and go, so how do we know which ones are worth our time and which ones to forget? We asked Jessica Power Cyr, Fitness Director and Master Trainer at Heavens Elevated Fitness, for some advice

Especially in the summer months, we notice many YPs making exceptions to their otherwise healthy lifestyle in the form of "cheat days" or (especially with cottage weekends) "cheat weekends." In theory the concept seems great, however it usually does more harm than good

For many YPs, summer provides ample time and reasons to look and feel our best. If you are looking to step up your training, however, you may find that your favourite gym is on a summer break and the class schedule has been significantly reduced. We’ve rounded up a few notable online training programs that will challenge you into the fall