Category Archives: Active

Lifting Weights, Strong Women and Challenging Social Expectations

Why does being strong nullify your femininity? Strong Women; it’s a good thing.

Sep

Ed Veal Talks Life on the Bike

Professional cyclist and head coach of RealDeal Performance, opens up about the therapeutic benefits of cycling, his transition into riding pro, and how to come out on top in a zombie.

Sep

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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.

Aug

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.

Jul

Diana Wegner

Diana

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.

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.

May

Mike Dineen

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.

Apr

Howard Chang

AHAA Living Founder

Mud, Beers, and Tears

2016 Paris to Ancaster Bike Race

Apr

Spring Is in the Air

Spring Is In The Air

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

Katherine Yager

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Why I Think Vegetarianism and Running Are a Perfect Match

By Katherine Yager

It has been two years since I became a vegetarian athlete and I wouldn’t go back. I feel lighter and I have more energy. Additionally, I used to feel sluggish a lot more because meat is slow to digest. That doesn’t happen anymore. I’m ready to run all the time!

Jan

Mike Dineen

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.

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

Mike Dineen