Mike Dineen, Author at AHAA Living

Escaping Fitness Bro Culture

Escaping fitness bro culture is an ongoing effort – but a worthy one. The reality is that not one of us can precisely meet the “ideal” image of masculinity.

Jan

Weight Train with Supersets for Bigger Results in Less Time

While supersets will help to build muscle and strength similar to conventional weight-training, they also up the intensity of the workout for increased endurance and calorie burning.

Dec

Sweet & Sour Vegan Soup with Noodles and Tempeh

Sweet & Sour Vegan Soup with Noodles and Tempeh.

Dec

Change Up Your Strength Training with Unilateral Exercises

One of my favourite ways of changing up my routine enough that it confuses my muscles, but still allows me to do my favourite moves, is to switch to unilateral exercises, which are movements that use a single arm or single leg.

Sep

Bean Curd Is the Word

For decades, concerns about the suitability and safety of tofu in our diets have plagued the West’s nutrition community and experts. Allegedly, tofu is home to hormone disrupting phytoestrogen plant compounds, not to mention the severity of its genetic modification. There are also the bodybuilding blogs, which scoff at the suggestion that tofu is a bio-available protein source; alongside the meat-centric foodie belief that tofu is akin to eating Styrofoam.

Feb

Break the Ice: Get Hooked on Hockey and Own Your Game

A complete 101 to getting the puck sliding on your hockey game.

Dec

The Gift of Kindness

AHAALiving.com explores the meaning and gift of self-kindness in a world where it’s easy to be self-critical.

Nov

Get Your Greenbelt On!

Although politicians and the public tend to support greenbelt initiatives and their expansion, greenbelts are continually at risk. Learn how you can support Greenbelts in your region.

Oct

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Can-Do Cauliflower

The mighty cauliflower is having a moment. Touted for its health benefits, it’s also incredibly versatile and can be swapped in as a key ingredient instead of flours, potatoes and other “beige coloured” fodder.

Oct

A Better Thanksgiving Dinner

How are you greening & cleaning your Thanksgiving dinner this year? We’ve pulled together our favourite tips and recipes on ethical and healthful approach to the upcoming Canadian holiday.

Sep

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These Shoes Were Made for Lifting

AHAALiving.com’s Mike Dineen explores the importance of weightlifting shoes for maintaining proper form and getting the most out of your weight-based workouts.

Aug