Category Archives: Blog

Race Season: Preparing Both Body and Mind

AHAALiving’s Malina Kaija shares the importance of training both body and mind for peak performance. Once you can get a grasp of your mind, you will empower your physical training by leaps and bounds. You will be able to push harder and move faster than you ever thought possible. Training is a challenge, but if you make the time to get out and grind, the pay off is magic.

Jun

AHAA Living City Guide: Victoria, BC

You’ve heard the clichés about Victoria – boring, old, bookish, rainy, hippie… Okay, that last one might have a little credence, but Victoria is anything but tame.

Fact is, Vancouver Island’s southernmost tip could convert even the most hardened city dweller with its medley of merits. It’s a fresh-air filled marine playground, but you’ll also find the unexpected – a spirited entrepreneurial oasis, showcased at every turn.

May

Howard Chang

AHAA Living Founder

Alive and Healthy in Vancouver

AHAA Living’s founder, Howard Chang, and community manager, Malina Kaija, mingled with the healthiest brands in Canada at the Alive Conference in Vancouver earlier this month. Here are their insights on the marketing preferences of a growing wellness savvy, sustainability-minded community.

May

Turmeric Recovery Smoothie

This sunshiny smoothie packs a punch. It has all the goodies your body needs to maximize recovery after training, with the added anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric.

May

Elizabeth Ewanchuk

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Freedom on Two Wheels

By Elizabeth Ewanchuk

Ramping up for summer cycling? Here are some top tips for regular and seasonal bicycle maintenance.

Apr

Ed Veal: Making History on the Track

38-year-old Canadian National Cycling Team member Ed Veal attempted to set a new world record—the ‘Best Hour Performance’ in the Masters Men’s 35-39 group, as well as the new outright Canadian Hour Record.

Apr

The Dangers of Household Toxins

Environmental Defence on the Dangers of Household Toxins

Apr

Patty Lowry

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Save, Salvage & Superfy!

By Patty Lowry

Artistic Environmentalist Patty Lowry Makes Crafts from Castaways

Mar

The Leftovers: Something Out of Nothing

Vegan alfredo sauce made with cashews. This sauce is easy to make and super versatile.

Mar

DIY Honey Rosemary Hair Rinse

Doing-it-yourself and going all natural doesn’t mean throwing vanity out the window. This all natural DIY hair rinse uses nourishing raw honey, purifying and circulation-boosting rosemary, and PH-balancing apple cider vinegar. The results? Shiny, soft hair that smells earthy and fresh.

Mar

GOAL-SETTING: Tips and Insights from the Experts

AHAA Living shares goal-setting advice from some exceptional athletes, trainers and coaches who have made their life goals a reality in this new video.

Mar

Feel-Good Healthy Food Bloggers

Don’t deny the snack attack: AHAALiving.com’s fave bloggers make over the munchies.

Mar

Brian Kotoka’s Three Essential Strength Movements

Personal trainer Brian Kotoka demonstrates his top strength movements that can benefit athletes and health-seekers alike.

Feb

Our Top 10 Health & Wellness Blogs

When it comes to health and wellness inspiration, we love to share the love. In an effort to showcase the growing community of health and fitness bloggers doing amazing things right across the country, AHAALiving.com took a cross-Canada tour through the Canadian blogosphere and pulled together a list of some of the best sources of health, fitness and wellness advice, nation-wide.

Feb