Have you ever had the thought at the gym wondering if any of it was really making a difference in your health? It’s totally natural to wonder that, especially since there is often a lot of confusion surrounding the gym, the exercises you can do,...
When it’s wet and rainy outside, you’re probably not overly keen on getting outside to workout. That’s totally understandable, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up your workout routine. In fact, we have the perfect rainy day workout that doesn’t require any special...
A good workout can make your day, but what you do post-workout can mean the difference between gains and, well, fewer gains. Some things can be as simple as stretching, or even going to the hot tub after a workout. However, there are also definitely some...
While dumbbells are handy, they can be cumbersome to store at home. Luckily resistance bands offer an excellent alternative and are much more affordable. Resistance band exercises are great for flabby arms or just building strength in general. Unlike dumbbells, you also don’t need to...
Thinking of taking your workouts more seriously? Personal trainers are perfect for helping you stay motivated and get the best results from your workouts. To help you choose the best trainer for your needs and goals, we’ve made up a list of questions to ask...
If you’ve been working out on no sleep, you might be wondering if it’s affecting your workout in some way. Although you might be working out hard, are you really getting the results you’d normally be getting if you had a good night’s sleep? Or worse, are you actually putting yourself in...
Stretching is one of the most important aspects of any workout that’s often overlooked or forgotten, but it should always be top of mind. When we exercise our muscles contract and following post-workout yoga or a gym routine they stay contracted for an extended length of time...
It’s often said that nothing worth doing is easy, and that couldn’t be truer for High-Intensity Interval Training or HIIT. One of the most popular styles of exercising in recent years, HIIT workouts are a highly effective way to work out and see results. We break down the...
Living with your significant other could be driving you (or them) insane right now, but it might also bring you closer together. Hopefully it’s the latter, but you can improve your relationship by getting fit together through couples workout plans. Plus, working out can be a fun way to challenge each other to achieve your goals. Whatever workout you...
One of the most controversial lower body exercises is the squat. Pro athletes, bodybuilders, weightlifters and powerlifters are often famously recorded completing this exercise with excessive barbell weight. One Life Health & Wellness in Kelowna has some great squat alternatives if you find the traditional...