Posts by Marilyn Napoli
The Science of Gratitude
Adopting an attitude of gratitude is not some new age, woo woo thing and it certainly doesn’t dismiss the struggles that life throws at us. There is hard research and science backing why practicing gratitude and filtering to see the good in situations (even the most challenging ones) is good for our mental and physical…
Read MoreSmall Changes for Big Results
It’s a New Year and you want to kick things into high gear and set some new attainable goals for yourself! Sticking with activities you love to do, so that exercise isn’t a chore, is so important when making a plan and being consistent with exercise. Instead of overhauling your whole life this year, consider…
Read MoreMental Illness In The Fitness Industry: Let’s Talk
Mental illness – whether it’s depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, bi-polar disorder, etc., can affect anyone, but those in the fitness industry are at a higher risk for emotional disorders than the general population. And for a variety of reasons. For some, it’s because of the emotional impact of trying to impart an impossibly perfected…
Read MoreHealthy Eating Tips for Busy Students
As a busy college student, you may feel you just don’t have the time to prepare healthy food. Not paying attention to healthy eating could affect not only your physical well-being but your academic performance too. Your brain needs the right fuel to function optimally. Here are some tips to help you eat healthily even…
Read MoreOptimizing Aging: How to Age Well
How we age is in our control, says Toronto’s Dr. Greg Wells, senior scientist in translational medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children. “Exercise and being physically active can help keep your DNA young, and DNA is how we rebuild our bodies at every stage of our lives.” In his new book, Powerhouse, Wells says…
Read More3 Simple Steps to a Lasting Exercise Program
Have you ever been given this very simple, yet incredibly complicated advice from your doctor? “You could really benefit from starting an exercise program.” If so, you are lucky to have a doctor who understands the power of exercise! In fact, exercise has been proven to help prevent diseases, reduce pain, decrease dependency on medications,…
Read MoreEat Well for Less: Baked Potatoes, Your Way
Food prices have soared in recent months, and they’re expected to rise another 5% to 7% in 2023—ouch. Canadians are looking for ways to eat well within tighter budgets. You can help by sharing healthy, cost-conscious meal ideas with your clients, starting with the tasty baked potato. Delicious, affordable and nutritious potatoes Why potatoes? These…
Read MoreAchieve Your Fitness Goals with Small Steps
We all know how challenging it can be trying to achieve our fitness goals. We can experience setbacks, a lack of motivation, or even set unrealistic goals. Regardless of what you see or hear on social media or infomercials, there is no magic bullet. You need to put in the challenging work, and if there…
Read MoreTips To Keep Your Fitness on Track in 2023
Every year, it’s the same thing. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or an attempt to re-boot our lives, we try starting yet another attempt to stick to a fitness regime, reducing the intake of bedtime snacks or just taking a time out. It’s time to set aside the baggage of a New Year’s resolution.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Active Recovery
Congratulations. Even though the world experienced a few tough years navigating through COVID, you’ve managed to find a way to dig in and keep up with your fitness regime. Many of you purchased home equipment, went back to the gym, hired personal trainers, or even found a new activity to help reset your bodies and…
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