Fitness Tips

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about taking a barre class

    We teamed up with Paige Carper from Pure Barre in Toronto to learn about the fundamentals of a barre workout and broke them down into photos so you can try them at home.  Many may be surprised to find that there is very little dancing at a barre class. Instead, the focus is on small, safe movements that work different muscle groups.  “The idea is to work the muscle until it’s fatigued, and then we release and stretch it out,” Carper explains.

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    5 posture fixes that will make you look younger

    OK, it’s time to be honest. As you’re sitting reading this (and I’m sitting typing this), we’re (likely) both slouching. I’ll admit it. And while you’re probably aware that slouching is no good for your posture, you may be surprised to learn that it can make you look older – yikes!