Turn Your Living Room into a Gym

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Exercise is important. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that American adults exercise at least five hours per week. For those just starting out, the guide says to begin with medium-intensity exercises for two hours each week, and increase the time spent exercising as they are able, until they reach the five-hour goal. Sometimes, however, things can…

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Get a Strong Neck with Arm Stretches

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Sure, you look at the bodybuilders with their bulging necks and think to yourself, “Wow.” Many people think a strong neck is pretty insignificant, or that it’s something only athletes or weight lifters that should bother with neck strengthening. However, being a desk jockey and sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time (guilty!) can also put…

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Art Gallery of Ontario

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Perhaps not the traditional date place, but I bet we can convince you.  There’s Frank Restaurant – currently featuring a Chagall-inspired prix fixe menu.  Then there’s the Thompson Collection, guaranteed to make any woman empassioned and enamoured with your artistic side.  (Sneaky tip: Grab a membership so that you can impress her with your access to the members’ lounge.)  Top…

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Fun New Sports Games for Kids

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Everyone knows that kids need lots of activity to keep them healthy, fit, and out of your hair every now and then! Team and individual sports are great for the physical aspects, plus they teach cooperation, competition, and a sense of achievement. However, sports aren’t limited to the big names of basketball, baseball, football and soccer–there are tons of great…

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Outdoor Sports for Winter Fitness

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Every guy knows that the winter months mean many things, and one of those things is weight gain. Since it’s often hard to jog or even get to the gym in the face of a serious snowfall, exercise too frequently takes a backseat to the rest of your life as the cold deepens. We tend to eat heartier and more…

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The Ten Worst Exercises

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Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. Not only does is keep your body strong, trim, flexible, and with better endurance, exercise improves cardiovascular help, speeds digestion, strengthens the immune system, improves the mood and concentration…the list goes on. Most of us are tempted to think that any exercise will do, however, fitness and sports professionals now know that…

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