Category Archives: Sports

Personal Growth: Learning to Skateboard at 29

My newfound love affair with hopping on my board(s) is so much deeper than the activity itself. I love how learning something new forces me to get in touch with my body. As an athlete, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of doing what I’m good at and cruising on autopilot.

Jun

A philosophy. A vision.

Here at AHAA we celebrate the great outdoors. We’re lovers of exploring new trails, new activities and checking out new gear that take these experiences to the next level.

Apr

Simon Whitfield on Outdoor Adventures, Being an Introvert, and His Love Affair with the Stand-Up Paddleboard

Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield on Outdoor Adventures, Being an Introvert, and His Love Affair with the Stand-Up Paddleboard.

**Originally Posted February 7th, 2015**

Feb

Move of the Month: Toe Taps

Toe taps in and of themselves are will not give you super human strength, but they are an excellent addition to any training regimen. Whether integrated into a plyometric circuit, swapping them in for rest periods in between sets, or after a run – toe taps will help to ramp up your heart rate, increase speed, and endurance.

Jan

Beyond Injury: A Look at Overcoming Mental and Physical Limitations

AHAALiving.com’s, Malina Kaija, sat down with self proclaimed life-athlete Catherine Strus, to understand the toll injuries can have on an athlete and how to overcome injury-induced challenges.

Jan

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Beverley Cheng

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Move of the Month: Push-Up to Alternating Bird Dog

By Beverley Cheng

#MoveOfTheMonth: Push Up to Alternating Bird Dogs

Dec

Move of the Month: Plank with Alternating Shoulder Taps

What’s great about this plank with alternating shoulder taps is that you can do it anywhere. While it’s a great movement on its own, you can also add it in as a superset with plyometric and calisthenic movements.

Oct

Daniella D'Alimonte

How I Went From Non-Athlete To Ultra Marathon Runner

Katherine says her journey to becoming an ultra marathon runner began when she was in university.

Oct

Howard Chang

AHAA Living Founder

Why I Bought a Steel Bike

Why on earth did I just buy a steel road bike? Steel? Isn’t that what the retro-grouches ride? Aren’t they heavy and old school and not particularly fast?

Sep

Diana Wegner

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Fit All Day

However you decide to add a little fitness into your work day, you don’t need to go fast, you just need to go.

Aug

Diana Wegner

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Every Run Is a Good Run

Baby, you were born to run – how else do you think cavemen survived? But in this lifetime, you don’t need to run to catch your prey, nor do you need to run to avoid becoming prey! Instead, you can choose to run for health and aesthetic benefits, of which there are many.

Jul

Race Season: Preparing Both Body and Mind

AHAALiving’s Malina Kaija shares the importance of training both body and mind for peak performance. Once you can get a grasp of your mind, you will empower your physical training by leaps and bounds. You will be able to push harder and move faster than you ever thought possible. Training is a challenge, but if you make the time to get out and grind, the pay off is magic.

May

Elizabeth Ewanchuk

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Freedom on Two Wheels

By Elizabeth Ewanchuk

Ramping up for summer cycling? Here are some top tips for regular and seasonal bicycle maintenance.

Apr

Ed Veal: Making History on the Track

38-year-old Canadian National Cycling Team member Ed Veal attempted to set a new world record—the ‘Best Hour Performance’ in the Masters Men’s 35-39 group, as well as the new outright Canadian Hour Record.

Mar