Resolution Reviver
Fun Fitness Activities
First published 2012.01.12 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Don’t let the lousy weather drive you indoors to an overcrowded gym where it’s hard to stay motivated. We’re sharing our favorite options to help keep your fun and fitness resolutions alive...read more

Spin, Sister
Cadence & Fit FX Studio
First published 2011.09.22 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Not all exercise was created equal. That’s why when we need a quick and efficient low-impact cardio workout that burns 600+ calories in less than an hour, we spin. Add the ability to go at your own...read more

‘Om’ Believable
Yoga Classes
First published 2011.09.01 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Before all your schedules get too jammed, may we suggest signing the kids up for something that might bring some Zen into your day. Yoga is an excellent way to learn valuable techniques to help...read more

Wheely Fun
Skateparks and Bike Trails
First published 2011.08.11 | Calgary | Out & About
Get rollin’ this summer while the sun’s still high and the pathway’s still dry. We mean it literally—get rolling. Strap on a pair of inline skates, hop on a scooter or learn how to skateboard for fun...read more

Make Waves
Summer Water Activities
First published 2011.08.11 | Vancouver | Out & About
Surfers are known to spend hours waiting for the ultimate wave. Imagine your kids being that patient? We’ve found some faster, family-friendly ways for the whole family (mom included) to get our...read more

Raising the Bar
The Bar Method
First published 2010.08.19 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
Efficiency is not something we thought we would aspire to before kids, but now accomplishing more than one thing at a time is a dream come true. So when we discovered the Canadian franchise of the...read more

Ab Rehab
Core Expectations
First published 2010.05.13 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
‘Washboard’ (as in laundry), ‘six-pack’ (as in Diet Coke), ‘ripped’ (as in T-shirt), ‘buff’ (as in the silver)…it’s all common terminology in the world of motherhood. But if you were to search for...read more

Jumping with Jack and Jill
Fitness with Kids
First published 2010.04.22 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Why is it that getting our butts to bootcamp (especially for that inaugural workout) is so tough? Maybe because unlike joining a gym, this latest fitness craze usually does not include drop-in...read more

Pole(ing) Station
PoleJunkies Fitness Classes
First published 2010.03.11 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
You know you’ve stumbled into a brave new world when your latest fitness kick includes the Cat Pull, Fireman Swing or Pole Crouch. Until recently, pole dancing (also called vertical fitness or...read more

Dance Craze
Zumba Dance Classes
First published 2009.08.20 | Ottawa | Out & About
Dancing in the kitchen, secretly imagining that you are 18 and a finalist on Dancing with the Stars… snap out of it, Mom, the kids are hungry. The closest you are going to get to that dream is...read more

Bootcamp Basics
Fitness Bootcamps for Women
First published 2009.06.11 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
For moms, ‘bikini season’ is second to ‘make sure you can keep up with your kids season’ (whether you wear a bikini or not). We need to stay close when they are surrounded by water, riding bikes or...read more

Walk the Talk
The FitFlop
First published 2009.05.19 | Canada | Gear
Moms are always thinking about others and doing for others. We were wired that way. But once in a while it would be nice to have something that does a little work for us…with no effort on our part,...read more

Playing with Balls
Sportball and Other Spring Sports
First published 2009.02.05 | Calgary | Family Life
Moms always need to prepare a season ahead. Like shopping for spring clothing in February, registering for soccer and baseball in February is a must (even if that diamond is still smothered in snow)....read more

Work It Out
Drop-in Childcare at Calgary Fitness Facilities
First published 2009.01.22 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Is 2009 the year you resolved to improve your fitness habits? In a recent SavvyMom poll, 50% of our respondents admitted to making resolutions while only ten percent went the distance to actually...read more