Health & Fitness |
March 14, 2016
Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Never Skip a Workout with The Basement Fitness Bootcamps
If you’re struggling with your current workout routine or are looking for a new challenge, consider trying the bootcamps at The Basement Fitness (1212 Lasalle Blvd). These demanding workouts will have you sweating while having fun and the early start time will ensure that your day is off to a productive start. We recently sat down with the certified personal trainers behind the workouts to learn more about the different bootcamps offered at the facility. Bootcamp Schedule Monday: Basement Bootcamp 5:30 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. Tuesday: Bad and Evil Bootcamp 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Basement Bootcamp 5:30 a.m. or 6:30......
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International Women’s Day was yesterday, but here in Sudbury we’re making it last all week long! Because guess what? The world isn’t perfect, and although we don’t like to admit it women still aren’t getting the credit they deserve. Feminism has definitely been the hot topic issue of the day bringing with it issues such as the glass ceiling, wage gaps and consent – but the heart of the issue really boils down to equality. Feminism by definition is the belief that every person regardless of race, sex, religion or any other label you can think of should be......
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If you’re looking for a delicious vegan and gluten-free dessert, you need to try these chocolate pumpkin squares! Ingredients: Bottom Layer 1 cup of Pecans 2 tbsp of Cocoa powder 2 tbsp of Chia seeds ¼ cup of maple syrup 2 tbsp of grapeseed oil Directions: Process pecans in a food processor until grain size, then add all other ingredients and process until blended. Press the mixture evenly into a 9×9 inch greased pan or glass dish. This will be your bottom layer. Top Layer ½ cup of Pumpkin puree 2 tbsp of Grapeseed oil 1 tbsp of Blackstrap......
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Stats: Height: 5’3 Weight: 113 pounds Birthday: September 3, 1993 School: Laurentian University-Northern Ontario School of Medicine Favourite Store in Sudbury: Manitoulin Chocolate Works Favourite Restaurant in Sudbury: The Laughing Buddha Social media profile: @ktwismer Ladies track and field star Katie Wismer of the Laurentian Voyageurs has a fast-paced life; keeping up with the competitors and school work at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) can be a challenge, but she takes it in stride (pun intended). A fifth year student at Laurentian and freshman at NOSM, Katie competes with some of the fastest girls in the varsity......
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It’s October and my cousin tells me he’s been going to a local muay Thai gym. He says he loves it and I should come out with him. He tells me there is a free 2 weeks to see if you like it. I had been doing typical weight lifting gym routine, and it was starting to become really repetitive. I took my cousin up on the offer, went to my first class and I was hooked. Sweating having fun, doing a lot of cardio, learning what you need to defend yourself and attack in the traditional muay Thai......
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If you love yoga or have been thinking that you want to give it a try, make sure to stop by MYOGA. This locally owned studio was established in 2010 and is conveniently located downtown and in the south end. We recently sat down with co-owner and studio manager, Rachel Mahaffy, to learn more about the MYOGA experience. What was the inspiration for opening MYOGA in Sudbury? We wanted to create a cutting edge place where we could focus on all things yoga as well as a place for people to cultivate a lifelong practice in a dedicated space......
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It’s 9:00 p.m. on a frigid night outside the Sudbury Curling Club and the members of Team Montpellier are gathering their gear before heading inside for their daily on-ice practice. “During the season we’re on the ice five days a week for an hour to an hour and a half,” said Nick Beaudry. “Our day’s are often nine to five at work then seven to eight at the gym and nine to ten thirty on the ice – so our schedule is demanding.” It’s this dedication that has helped Team Montpellier become one of the talented curling teams to......
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STATS: Height: 6’1 Weight: 175 lbs. School: Humber College Favourite Store in Sudbury: Champs Sports Favourite Restaurant in Sudbury: Susan’s Sub Favourite Online Profile: @JordanKilganon Did you know that Sudbury’s own Jordan Kilganon, international basketball dunker, was named after famous basketball player Michael Jordan? Or that he has travelled all over the world performing his dunks? A quick Google search will lead to videos of his extreme dunks, some with hundreds of thousands of views! Find out more about him, his talents, and what he has planned for the year ahead in our one-on-one interview! First off Jordan, I......
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Love – it’s a subject just about everyone has tried to tackle or define at some point in their lives. Something everyone has experienced but is still so fleeting and impossible to pin point. Centuries of prolific thinkers have tried their best to put it into words: “Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own…” – Robert A. Heinlein “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” ― Emily Brontë “You understand now why they lost their minds and fought the wars, And why I’ve spent my whole life......
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Do you have a crush on someone who treats their body like a temple? Or maybe it’s a significant other who has recently taken on a healthier way of life. If so, here are some Valentine gift ideas for your special someone, and to top it all off they are all LOCAL! Massage oil: Yes you could go to some fancy chain store to buy this product, but will they customize it? A local Holistic Nutritionist, Dana Clark, makes her own massage oils using essential oils. Using essential oils for fragrance doesn’t just make it smell beautiful, but also......
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