Healthy Living

After a wildly successful centennial celebration, another Calgary Stampede has come and gone. Most YPs will have indulged in some celebrating, and after 10 days of pancake breakfasts (read: pancakes, syrup, sausage), red meat, deep-fried midway food, and copious amounts of beer, most will also be ready for a Stampede detox. Get your health and well-being back on track with these tips

When the days are short and cold, it’s pretty easy to see the gym as somewhat of a refuge. Happily, the days are getting longer and warmer and with this, being cooped up in a gym lifting weights and working away on stationary cardio equipment seems less appealing

Whether you’ve just started dating someone new or have been with your partner for awhile, there comes a time in every relationship when you ask yourself: should I work out with my significant other? Although you might be totally excited to do so, your partner may be less thrilled about the idea

Walking is one of the body’s most natural movements. Walking is also one of our most reliable and earth-friendly modes of transportation. Additionally, for the young professional, including a stroll at some point in your workday also provides benefits not only for our physical health, but for our mental and emotional health as well

“I always skip breakfast and I feel fine.” Does that sound like you? Often, people don’t realize how much better they can feel if they start eating a balanced breakfast. Turns out “fine” was actually pretty tired, hungry, and cranky

Just south of Calgary’s inner city lies Marda Loop, a business district that serves Bankview, South Calgary, and Altadore. A popular SW destination for brunch and coffee (thanks to beloved local duo Phil & Sebastian), Marda Loop has a lot to offer YPs in the way of fitness and health

At some point in our lives, we have all been told that it’s important to stretch and warm up before exercise. But in general, most of us are totally clueless with regards to how we should be incorporating stretching and flexibility training into our daily lives. Not anymore

From time to time in relationships, we find we let ourselves slack a little in the fitness department. You are the company you keep and chances are that if your boyfriend or girlfriend maintains a physically active lifestyle and strives to look his or her personal best, you will as well. Here are some ways to have fun and get fit with your significant other this summer

How hard is it to turn down a patio drink when you can see all your Facebook friends enjoying the outdoors mid-day? Isn't it tempting just to ditch the office right after lunch on Friday? Here are a few ways to stay focused in the summer on your job and body alike