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Paula Ballak
Oct 3, 20223 min read
What counts as exercise?
How you define exercise? Is it just something to do in a gym? Is it taking to the pool or to the track? See what counts as exercise....
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Ben Fretz
Jul 25, 20222 min read
Prolonged Sitting
Over the past 50 years especially, we have seen a lot of activity with new inventions, new records, new ideas… But we have also seen the...
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wchccommunity
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Physical Activity and Seniors - The new Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for older adults
Why were the Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines created? What are the guidelines? How to apply the guidelines. Presented by Rasha...
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laurie-buehler
Nov 1, 20203 min read
Leaves Are Supposed To Fall; People Aren’t!
November is Falls Prevention Month. This however is something that we need to be mindful of every day! Falls are not a normal part of...
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laurie-buehler
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Simeon says "Stand up!!"
How To Do A Sit To Stand Exercise 1. Move to the front of the chair 2. Keep feet planted on the floor and knees apart 3. Hinge forward,...
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laurie-buehler
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Work Station Tips
Welcome back to fitness Fridays! It seems like forever since I’ve wrote. I want to give you a few quick updates. Working From Home As...
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laurie-buehler
Aug 28, 20202 min read
Making Fitness Fun!
As our nice weather continues I’m enjoying exercising outdoors. I’m in my gardens, walking my dogs, biking with Sophie, and doing outdoor...
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laurie-buehler
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Ways to be Active Without Leaving Your Home!
I’m tired, my body aches, I have no energy, I don’t want to get up. I think it’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one of...
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laurie-buehler
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Veggie’s Galore!
Welcome back to fitness Friday. If you read my first blog you will have discovered that we became gardeners this year. I started 51...
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laurie-buehler
Jun 26, 20203 min read
How To Get Your Kids To Be Active!
Be a role model! Kids are sponges, they love to learn and explore. If they see you move then they will also. Include it in their daily...
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laurie-buehler
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Move More, Sit Less! Motivation-101
Many of you have been asking how do I get or stay motivated when it comes to exercise? Motivation can come in many forms, many different...
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laurie-buehler
Jun 12, 20202 min read
# Plank the Curve
# Plank the Curve Welcome back to Fitness Fridays! At the end of March our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made a plea to Canadian...
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laurie-buehler
May 29, 20203 min read
Walk the Walk!
Hi, it’s Laurie here again. Last week I shared a project with you of one way that I plan to stay active during this pandemic. Today I...
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laurie-buehler
May 22, 20204 min read
Fitness Fridays!
Hello, thanks for visiting and reading my very first blog entry. For those that don’t know me I would like to start by introducing...
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Drew Ballak
Apr 27, 20201 min read
A Simple and Easy Experiment Demonstrating the Importance of Proper Hand Washing!
Here are two youtube videos that show the importance of hand washing. The first video shows a very simple experiment involving water,...
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