Confessions from the Cushion: The Reluctant Meditator
By Elizabeth EwanchukThe effects of meditation can be powerful, enriching your life in ways you might not imagine. There are, however, a host of misconceptions about the practice, which can leave you confused and frustrated. Whether you’re an experienced or new meditator, these potential hurdles can be a detriment to meditation’s many benefits.
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Omega-3 and the Plant-Based Diet
Most recently I was wondering if I was getting enough Omega-3 fatty acid in my diet, given that some sources claim plants are insufficient.
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Greening Up Your Digs
For those of us that spend most of our lives navigating a concrete jungle, it’s easy to forget the importance of taking the time to get our nature on, especially when you live in a place where 40% of the year is dedicated to hibernation (Go, Canada, go!).
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Get On The Ball With A BOSU
Ideal for targeting a multitude of muscle groups, the device’s combined stability and instability are key to intensifying your workout.
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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.
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Fit Is a Way of Life
Health is a dynamic process as it is always changing. As our lifestyles change, so does our level of health.
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Nutrition: A Purity Pissing Contest
Nutrition: A Purity Pissing Contest
Food should nourish mind, body, and soul… Do what feels good for your body and sits well in your heart. It’s not a purity, pissing contest – it’s life.
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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.
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DIY Coffee Body Scrub
One of my favourite homemade concoctions, is a body scrub made with used coffee grinds. Not only is this scrub a great way to reuse ingredients, incredibly simple to make, all-natural, and micro-bead free – the caffein in the coffee also helps to promote circulation (take that cellulite!) and the pigments in the coffee help give fair skin a summer glow. Can you say, win-win!
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How to Make Sustainable Food Choices, from the Grocery Store to the Kitchen
By Sagan MorrowMaking sustainable food choices and living sustainably doesn’t have to be a challenge! Every small change you can make counts and makes a big impact over time.
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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**
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My Holistic, Vegan Pregnancy and the Power of Listening to Your Body
By Bec MillsThere is something incredibly empowering about growing another life inside of you. I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my first bub, and it is simultaneously the most thrilling and daunting time of my life
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Move of the Month: Toe Taps
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.
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5 Simple Changes That Have a Huge Impact On Your Health and Wellness
By Sagan MorrowFocus on fitting health and wellness into your current way of living with these simple tips!
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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.
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