Health & Fittnes

Our Guide to the Best Rowing Machines in Canada in 2024 (And Where to Get Them)

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No matter what you’re feelings are towards daily exercise, a rowing machine might be the next big thing for your home gym. They can help you improve your heart health (who’s opposed to that?) while building strength in all of your major muscles… core, legs, and arms! Plus, it’s a low-impact form of exercise that won’t aggravate injuries or take a toll on your joints. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right? If a rowing machine sounds like the perfect way to meet your exercise quota every week, we fully support you. But in order for you to support yourself,…
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Chuze Fitness Acquires Bailey’s Health & Fitness

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Chuze Goes Bi-Coastal With Strategic Partnership With Jacksonville, FL-Based Gym Chain SAN DIEGO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chuze Fitnessa family-owned health club chain with 44 existing locations across the west United States whose mission is to build healthier communities through human connections and kindness, today announced the acquisition of Jacksonville-based Bailey’s Health & Fitness. With 16 locations, Bailey’s has been a staple in its community for over 40 years. Together, these family-owned and operated fitness companies who focus on hospitality, cleanliness, and customer service are embarking on the ultimate collaboration with the closing of this acquisition. Chuze Fitness, a…
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HCM – Health Club Management magazine

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Our highly experienced teachers are always available to support you. / The Health and Fitness Institute Our courses are practically focused on ensuring you’re ready to hit the ground running. / The Health and Fitness Institute Our immersive learning platform allows you to learn anywhere, anytime. / The Health and Fitness Institute About us All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in price, or how they deliver the course, but the end result is the same piece of paper at the end of the course with no meaningful difference on who you work…
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The best smartwatch 2024: Wearables you should buy today

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The best smartwatches are excellent fitness gadgets. They’re built to track your activity levels, record your workouts, and show you health and recovery insights. But they also do much more. The top smartwatches around today connect to your smartphone, delivering notifications, and even phone calls, to your wrist, as well as give you quick and easy access to a range of apps, like meditation apps, timers, weather insights, and so much more. Whether you need a workout companion or simply want a stylish-looking watch with some extra features, a smartwatch is a great piece of tech to invest in, the…
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UK fitness sector hits record value according to State of the Industry Report

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The UK fitness industry’s market value has reached an all-time high, despite a small drop in the number of health clubs. Figures from the annual State of UK Fitness Industry Reportpublished by the Leisure Database Company (Leisure DB) today at the Evolve conference in London, shows that market value during the 12 months to March 2023 increased by 11.5 per cent, with a rise in average monthly membership fees. Revenues were also boosted by a 3.9 per cent increase in the number of members during the 12-month period. The increases in member numbers and market value were greater in the…
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Zara McDermott shares worrying health news while boyfriend Sam Thompson is in the I’m a Celeb jungle

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Former Love Island star Zara McDermott appears to be the picture of health, regularly showing insights into her fitness routine and clean eating regime on Instagram, but on Thursday the 26-year-old shared that she’s recently had a health scare, and it’s forced her to rethink her lifestyle. Chatting to fans via a Q&A on Instagram Stories, Zara revealed she’s been diagnosed with a hereditary health condition, sharing: “I recently found out I have early signs of developing osteoporosis (my mum and nan both have it!)” before explaining that it had prompted her to make lifestyle changes. Speaking about her coffee…
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Our Guide to the Best Yoga Mats in Canada in 2024 (And Where to Get Them)

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Exercise is essential for both our physical and mental well-being, and yoga stands out as a favoured low-impact option. It’s renowned for enhancing strength gently, boosting flexibility, and promoting mental health. Yet, doing yoga on hard surfaces or thin carpets can be less than ideal, even causing discomfort. Yoga mats are game-changers for those who practice yoga or other barefoot exercises at home. They strike the right balance between cushioning for the joints and stability for the poses. Speak to any yoga aficionado, and they’ll tell you their yoga mat is indispensable. If you’re on the hunt for your first…
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DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba gives hugely personal update on health battle: ‘It’s not fun’

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Carrie Ann Inaba has opened up about her health in a personal new post on social media, and has since been flooded with supportive messages from her followers. The Dancing with the Stars judge has branded “brave” for sharing her story as she continues to battle several health issues, including lupus. The professional dancer reflected on the early days of her lupus diagnosis and revealed that she didn’t know how to properly deal with the symptoms, and as a result she was triggering them without realizing – making it worse as a result. VIDEO: Carrie Ann Inaba’s emotional tribute to…
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