Tag: fitness
Motivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music
December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…
10 Ways to Avoid College Weight Gain
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
It’s common to put on a few pounds when you first start college. Follow these tips to avoid the dreaded freshman 15.
10 Places Worth Checking Out on College Campuses
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Becoming familiar with each of these campus spots as soon as possible will be valuable on the road from freshman to alum.
Drumming Out a Workout
July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
I’m a drummer, and when I finish playing a show, I’m exhausted. Playing the drums requires constant motion in both legs and both arms. That, plus setting up and breaking down equipment, makes for a tiring workout. But does it count as exercise? To find out, I geared up with a Fitbit and got behind…
Find Your Flow With Varied Yoga Styles
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
More than 36 million people practiced yoga in 2016, according to a Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal study. If you’d like to become one of them, we’ve put together a primer with the help of Andrew Tanner, chief ambassador for Yoga Alliance. His No. 1 piece of advice? “Look for a studio near you, particularly…
Kicking It Low-Key in Canada
March 08, 2017. Jill Fergus
Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday throughout 2017 with special celebrations and events, so there’s never been a better time to head north of the border. While perennial favorites Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City are definitely worth visiting, here are a few lesser-known Canadian destinations to discover. Niagara-on-the-Lake This charming Victorian town in Ontario is…