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Consumer Article - 10 Tips for a Successful Water Fitness Class
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Download PDF Version (140kb PDF)
by Barb Gormley
Read this before you take the plunge and jump into your first water workout.
Water exercise is making a big splash at pools across the country with classes ranging from gentle to advanced levels, pre- and post-natal, water running, rehabilitation and even aqua yoga and aqua tai chi. The classes […]
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Maximizing the Benefits of Physical Fitness
Monday, June 2nd, 2008WASHINGTON and OTTAWA – Dave Hardy, President of Fitness Industry Canada (FIC) and Brian Gilbank, association manager for FIC traveled to Washington DC on May 21st to attend IHRSA’s (International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association) 6th Annual Legislative Summit. During this summit FIC liaised with industry partners to continue to work together advocating and […]
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$2 Million Awarded
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
$2 MILLION AWARDED to Explore How Games Can Increase Physical Activity And Enhance Prevention, Self-Management Of Health Conditions
Princeton, NJ – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) announced that more than $2 million in grants has been awarded to 12 research teams to help strengthen the evidence base that supports the development and use of digital […]
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FAME World Championships and Pro Showdown, June 13-15 in Toronto
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
TORONTO – The World Natural Sports Organization (WNSO) is bringing the 2008 FAME World Championships and Pro Showdown to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 13-15.
The three-day event will feature amateur and pro competitions for athletes from around the world. Over the weekend, competitions will be held for natural men’s and natural women’s […]
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Goodlife Fitness Becomes Title Sponsor Of The Toronto Marathon
Monday, June 2nd, 2008LONDON, ON – GoodLife Fitness Clubs announced that it is the title sponsor of the 2008 Toronto Marathon that happens on October 19. This year’s marathon has the theme of “Health and Eco-Steps” in support of healthy bodies and a healthy environment.
“Being born and raised in Toronto, I think this is an unique experience for […]
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Pain Specialist To Cycle From Ontario To Newfoundland For CRPS
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
TORONTO – Dr. David L. Shulman, a chronic pain specialist at Toronto’s Rothbart Pain Clinic, will cycle from Marathon, ON, to St. John’s, NL, in July to raise awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and money for research.
The 3,750 km Ride for CRPS will kick off Saturday, July 19 and wrap up in St. […]
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Riders Roll Out On Sears National Kids Cancer Ride
Monday, June 2nd, 2008On June 2, Rod Macdonald, vice-president of Can-Fit-Pro, and 99 other riders embarked on the biggest charity cycling event in the world – a 19-day, 7,600 kilometre trans-Canada odyssey from Vancouver to Halifax. Their goal is to raise millions of dollars for charities that improve the quality of life for children and their families who […]
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