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Poll: Going Veggie this Thanksgiving?

Considering going veggie – or vegan! – this Thanksgiving? The AHAALiving.com community wants to know!

Sep

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A Commitment to Locally Made Cycling Gear

From cycling pedal straps to messenger, camera and laptop bags, Toronto’s YNOT Cycle has evolved. The company’s founders and passionate staff credit that growth to its commitment to locally made, uncompromisingly high quality goods that have developed a loyal following in Toronto – and beyond.

Sep

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Mike Dineen

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.

Sep

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SokJok’s Angella Goran: Giving Back Through Sports

Angella Goran has spent over 15 years as an amateur to elite rower, cyclist, – and currently – triathelete, as well as being a certified top-level indoor cycling instructor. She is the founder of SokJok Inc. and Cheer 4 Me, a new charity set to launch in 2015. The two charities work hand-in-hand, using proceeds from sock sales to support sustainable leadership programs for youth programs in schools, teams and organizations.

Sep

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Moisture-Wicking Fabrics: How They Stack-Up

AHAALiving.com’s Malina Kaija teams up with the powerhouses at Toronto’s Thrive Fit to put three different moisture-wicking performance tops through the ultimate sweat-test.

Sep

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Stylish Sustainable Fashion Is Alive, Well & In a City Near You

Gone are the days when sustainable fashion meant that we had to sacrifice looking good in order to maintain our commitment to sustainability.

All across Canada, designers, brands and retailers are rising to the challenge of making sustainability stylish, and we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite selections for going green – in style.

Sep

INLAND: A Canadian fashion marketplace hits Toronto this weekend

Over 80 Canadian designers (along with beer, and opportunities to actually buy the clothes) converge at INLAND, an innovative fashion marketplace in Toronto this weekend.

Sep

Muscling Through: Vegan Weight Lifting with Karina Inkster

Vancouver-based vegan personal trainer Karina Inkster’s mantra is, “If I can do it, so can you!” Sounds a little like an infomercial, but hear her out – you’ll be inspired by her dedication.

Aug

Kettlebell Basics with Brian Kotoka

Certified Kettlebell trainer and owner of Thrive Fit, Brian Kotoka, demonstrates the basics of the Kettlebell swing and speaks to the importance of having a singular focus when it comes to goal-setting.

Aug

Mike Dineen

What’s ‘IF?’ Exploring Intermittent Fasting

AHAALiving.com contributor Mike Dineen explores Intermittent Fasting (IF), and its impact on weight loss, muscle gain, and the North American lifestyle.

Aug

Malina Kaija

Fueling the Plant-Based Adventurer

AHAALiving.com’s Malina Kaija shares a day in the life of a plant-based belly, from her German Volume Training routine to her oh-so-delicious smoothies (boosted by Genuine Health ActiveFuel+ and Vegan Proteins+).

Aug

Nicole Pointon

GOOD Example: Taylor Conroy of Change Heroes

AHAALiving.com GOOD Example Taylor Conroy explains the beginnings behind his innovative and highly successful social enterprise, Change Heroes.

Aug

Poll: How Do You Make the World a Healthier Place?

Are your actions making the earth greener, leaner and cleaner on a regular basis? Tell us how in our weekly poll!

Aug

Dr. Rachelle Viinberg

GUEST BLOGGER

An Olympic Medalist’s #BestAugustEver

By Dr. Rachelle Viinberg

Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time Olympic rower and naturopathic doctor Dr. Rachelle Viinberg shares her plans for her Best August Ever. Share your plans to make the most of the end of summer, and you could win $500 in Genuine Health products.

Aug

Marathon with a Mission

In Toronto and need some #BestAugustEver inspiration? Join the Sustainability Network in running Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon (or Half Marathon or 5K races). You’ll be doing good for the planet, as well as yourself!

Aug