fitness

Public domain photo Working out is an incredibly rewarding experience. Not only does it help keep you in shape, but exercising is great for your mental health too because it simulates chemical activity in your brain like dopamine and endorphins, according to Healthline. ...

On the Rideau Canal. Skating is a great way to get a cardio workout. (Photo by Matthew Fournier via Unsplash) Next month is Heart Month, and there is no better way to celebrate your heart than to ensure it’s as healthy as possible. ...

Skating at Bandmaster Park in Stittsville, 2013. Ottawa’s famous for the Rideau Canal, one of the world’s greatest skating rinks. But it’s not the only place in town where you can skate outdoors. Here are some of our suggestions for other great outdoor rinks that deserve your attention. ...

_ (Press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Ottawa residents are invited to sample a variety of fitness opportunities at City recreation facilities during the fall edition of Try it! You have the entire month of September to try three free fitness sessions at City facilities. ...

_ (via the Ontario Government) _ The start of a New Year is a great time to put healthy lifestyle goals into action. It’s also a time when Ontarians get inundated by time-sensitive promotions for fitness classes and gym memberships. ...

_ (press release) _ Planet Fitness , the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone ® and affordable prices, today announced the opening of its first club in the Ottawa area at 3657 Robertson Road. ** The new location will officially open its doors in mid-January 2016. ...

LVD Fitness is a fitness apparel brand working towards global access to clean water. For every item purchased, LVD provides one month of clean water to a child in need. The apparel brand sells t-shirts, snapback hats, zip-ups and decals on their website and offer personal delivery to anyone located in the Ottawa area. ...

Try before you buy and discover a new and healthier you. The City of Ottawa is offering free passes for City fitness facilities and various classes during the Try It! campaign from April 27 to May 3. The free passes can be used for aquafitness, cycling and group fitness classes or access to City fitness centres. ...

Mayor Jim Watson will host a consultation event, funded by the Province of Ontario, to help shape the City’s Older Adult Plan 2015-2018 and to celebrate the many accomplishments of the current plan since it was adopted in 2012. ** Date: ** Wednesday, March 18, 2015 ** Time: ** 10 a. ...

GoodLife Kids Foundation announced today that OCDSB’S Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education has been selected as a finalist in their National Win 4 Kids contest. As part of the contest GoodLife Kids Foundation is giving away a total of $100,000 to programs across Canada that are helping kids have a healthier future. ...