Nutrition Nutrition for Ramadan March 31, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin In medical science, fasting is sometimes used as a form of detoxifying the body & giving the body a break from food for a length of time. In some cultures, fasting is associated with spirituality and a way to cleanse your soul. On Friday April 1st, 2022, many Muslims around the world will begin fasting […] Read more »
In Club What is your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) Number? March 31, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin In MOVATI’s Speed & Power cycling class, learn more about your cycling with your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) number. What is the significance of knowing your FTP? In cycling, FTP stands for Functional Threshold Power. Or an easy way to think of it as your hardest sustained effort or power output over a 30-to-60-minute period. […] Read more »
Nutrition Chocolate is on the Menu March 31, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin Chocolate provides many health benefits, but don’t go all out and buy a bunch of chocolate from your grocery store. Read more »
Lifestyle Canadian Athletes ‘Break the Bias’ and Score Gold March 2, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin On March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day. The theme for this year is ‘Break the Bias.’ The past few years Canadian female athletes have broken barriers, and they did it again at this year’s Olympics in Beijing. Team Canada’s Long Track Speed Skating female team, consisting of Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann, […] Read more »
Wellness How Exercise Plays a Role in Heart Health February 1, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin Keep your heart healthy with exercise! The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends “adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. The activity doesn’t have to be non-stop, such as an aerobics class. You can do 10 minutes or more at […] Read more »
Wellness All About Sleep February 1, 2022 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin We all know that we need sleep but how much do we actually require and what can we do to ensure we are getting the best quality of sleep each night. Why is Sleep So Important? Sleep enhances our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, […] Read more »
Lifestyle Make a List of Goals Instead of Resolutions! December 7, 2021 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin This year instead of making a New Year’s Resolution make a list of goals you hope to accomplish. Why goals instead of resolutions? The difference is in the definition! The definition of a resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something” whereas the definition of a goal is “an aim or […] Read more »
Wellness How Poor Posture Can Contribute to Lower Back Pain October 22, 2021 / October 23, 2026 by rpadmin Discover the secrets of posture and how to improve it for better health and comfort. Enhance your well-being today! Read more »
Wellness Lower Back Health October 8, 2021 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin What Causes Lower Back Pain? MOTION: HOW YOU MOVE Our spines are remarkable—they’re made up of incredibly intricate systems of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that work together to enable movement in all directions. While all of this movement is great, the potential downside is that it can contribute to injuries and wear-and-tear damage over time that may […] Read more »
Fitness How to Stay Cool with Outdoor Workouts July 5, 2021 / October 16, 2026 by rpadmin With the summer heat in full swing and outdoor workouts becoming more commonplace, it’s important we stay safe in the heat and sun while raising our heart rates! It’s important to remember that when the temperature is higher our body struggles a bit more to recover in between exercises. If you own a device that […] Read more »
