Self-Care Actvities at MacEwan for Mental Health Week
Just like we take care of our physical wellness, we need to focus time and energy on our mental health. Canadians between 18 and 39 years old reported the highest levels with 33.5 percent for anxiety,...
View ArticleThe Sad Girl’s Guide to Staying Active
Sure, we all know staying physically active is good for our mental health, but what is one to do when you can barely manage to get out of bed, let alone hit the gym daily? Let’s be realistic; the gym...
View ArticleProgression for Overhead Pressing – Shoulder Circumduction with Dowel
Overhead pressing is one of the most fundamental movements performed in resistance training. While there are many different pressing variations one can perform, performing and mastering overhead press...
View ArticleRAMPing up your Warm-up
Over the past few years, there has been a big push in fitness to use different modalities for warming up and recovery. If you spend any time scrolling through social media feeds, you’ll see everything...
View ArticleProgression for Overhead Pressing – Snatch (wide) Grip Behind-the-Neck...
Overhead pressing is one of the most fundamental movements performed in resistance training. While there are many different pressing variations one can perform, performing and mastering overhead press...
View ArticleProgression for Overhead Pressing – Clean (narrow) Grip Behind-the-Neck...
Overhead pressing is one of the most fundamental movements performed in resistance training. While there are many pressing variations, performing and mastering overhead press variations can allow one...
View ArticleSweat It Out This Summer: A Guide to Spring and Summer Fitness
It’s that time of year—warmer temperatures are calling your name and snow-covered sidewalks are becoming a distant memory. It’s the perfect time of year for new beginnings and personal growth. Whether...
View ArticleBehind-The-Neck Overhead Press from Quarter or Half Squat
Overhead pressing is one of the most fundamental movements performed in resistance training. While there are many pressing variations, performing and mastering overhead press variations can allow one...
View ArticleCan you save money by being physically active?
You can, but not in the way that you think. The initial investment of new shoes, workout attire and a gym membership may set you back a few hundred dollars or so, but the savings begin over the course...
View ArticleSquat Jumps up Stairs (modify w/ Squat steps)
Summertime is the perfect excuse to get creative and take your workout outdoors. Kick up the intensity with a stair-focused sweat session! Here’s the first of four exercises we’ll be sharing to...
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