Recently, we made a promise to stand up and speak out against racism—not just for the near future, but for the long term. We at canfitpro believe Black lives matter...

By Dr. Tania Bhanji, MDCM, CCFP, Dip P Derm With the sunny weather finally upon us, many of us will be getting outdoors for some much-needed fresh air. With increasing...

By Kathleen Trotter, PTS The traditional food and exercise journal is — for good reason — a staple of the health field. Too many of us overestimate our healthy choices...

By Carol Harrison, RD Most of us have heard of osteoporosis, but ask people what sarcopenia is and many folks have no idea. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle...

Courtesy of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Your Yard Contributes to Your Health and Well-Being.” As you get outside this summer, have you ever considered how our green spaces...

By Igor Klibanov As a fitness professional, you undoubtedly know how prevalent anxiety is. You may know people who are living with anxiety. They may be your colleagues, your clients...

The Fitness Industry has lost an icon and true Role Model. It is with great sadness that canfitpro announces one of its most dedicated members – Sharon Mann Compagna –...

By Paul Galloro, B.Msc Yoga Therapist and Soul Coach As humans, we have both voluntary and involuntary control over our breath. Don’t think about it, and your breathing will be...

Updated on May 13, 2020 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) In Canada, the public health risk associated with COVID-19 is low; however, it is imperative that as health and fitness leaders, we...

By Mike Lipkin Yes, I know you’re still in shock. I know your life has been blown up. I know that no-one knows specifically what will happen next, or exactly...

May 4 – May 10, 2020 is Mental Health Week. canfitpro is offering wellness strategies every day during this time to help you cope in these rapidly changing and unprecedented...

By Mo Hagan We are at an unprecedented and very unpredictable time of global change in history. In such times as these there is an incredible opportunity for each and...

Many of us are feeling uncertainty about what they future will look like given the current interruption of our lives due to COVID-19 and this is causing extreme stress and...

Why did you choose canfitpro? It’s simple – canfitpro provides opportunities to learn and grow as an individual and collectively as people moving our bodies. That’s how we live –...

As Fitness Professionals, we know how important achieving and maintaining a healthy physical regime is, and we also understand how critically important mental and emotional health is. The COVID-19 global...