Category Archives: Blog

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

AHAA LIVING TEAM

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

AHAA LIVING TEAM

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

AHAA LIVING TEAM

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

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

What’s Your Favourite Weekend Road Trip?

May 20, 2014 @ 3:30 pm

Electric vehicles are making slow (but steady) inroads in with North American drivers. What do you think?

I think they're great idea! I'm definitely considering one for my next auto purchase. (46%, 17 Votes)
Great idea but not for me; I drive too much to use electric. (35%, 13 Votes)
Seems like more trouble than they are worth. (14%, 5 Votes)
I own one! (5%, 2 Votes)

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Aug

Brian Kotoka

Don’t toss the gummy worms: Reaching your goals, one at a time

By Brian Kotoka

Aug

Your Best August Ever

Make this your Best August Ever! Whether its more relaxation, more fitness, more healthy eating – or doing away with bad habits and attitudes – we’d love to hear about your plans to add lasting transformation to the list of things to savour about the end of summer.

Jul

Howard Chang

AHAA Living Founder

Don’t just lie there: Active recovery for top performance

There’s a middle ground between overtraining and lying around on the couch. Active recovery keeps elite athletes at the top of their game, but it’s an important protocol for those who train hard in any sport.

Jul

Life, Interrupted

Health and fitness are all about staying proactive…and, let’s face it, being lucky. Sometimes, life events interrupt our best efforts. Experiences out of our control, disruptions as petty as a common cold, keep us out of the game. But there are occurrences that have the potential to de-rail us for more than just a few days.

Jul

Cara Statz

The Surprising Effects of Candida

By Cara Statz

Candida, or yeast, is commonly associated with skin irritation and itchiness, particularly in the nether-regions. But candida affects 60 per cent of ‘healthy’ people. Symptoms of candida vary in severity, but there are some surprising symptoms that can have an impact on our everyday lives.

Jul

Cara Statz

Iron Deficiency: More Common Than We Realize

By Cara Statz

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and a leading cause of anemia in North America. Let’s take a closer look at the symptoms of anemia, as well as ways to increase your iron levels, and important key facts about iron absorption.

Jun

Cara Statz