7 benefits of being healthy

 Many people talk about the risks associated with being unhealthy rather than the benefits of being healthy. Being unhealthy, as we know, can cause a variety of nutrition and obesity-related health diseases. Chronic unhealthy habits result in 700,000 deaths in the US each year. How come there's less talk about

NHL players’ stay-in-shape workouts for self-isolation

 Thus far, 2020 has not been a particularly good year for training and fitness. Neither has it been a good year for sport, though this should all be set to change before long. But even in the best of times, having a solid fitness routine for keeping you in shape

Winnipeg personal trainer Gabriel Patterson discusses cardio that isn’t too hard on your joints

 It's no secret that running on hard surfaces can wear down your body. Beating the pavement day after day and year after year can have devastating effects on your knees and back. In this article, Gabriel Patterson, Winnipeg athlete and fitness trainer, discusses some cardio training methods that are better

How to protect the whole family on the water

 While many families rush to enjoy the outdoors as soon as the weather gets warmer, it's important to take a moment and review safety procedures – especially around water. Whether you're going to a pool party, the beach or boating at the cottage, gather the family — even your pet

RIU Bambu: Seven Days to Recharge

 Pulling up to the sleek front entrance of the RIU Bambu you can see right through the lobby, past the pool and to the sun-filled, palm tree populated beach and, you know you’ve come to the right place. The recently renovated, Riu Bambu sits among of cluster of five separate

Invictus Games Coming to Toronto for Canada’s 150th!

 Established by Prince Harry in 2014, the Invictus Games are the only sporting event for ill, wounded and injured active duty and veteran service members, using the power of adaptive sport to help wounded warriors on their journey to recovery. Invictus Games competitors are active duty and veteran service members

Ottawa’s Potent Presence in the Rio Olympics

 More than 314 Canadians are competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Here is a breakdown of some of the competing athletes that have come through Ottawa. The Ottawa Rowing Club was founded in 1867, which makes it the oldest rowing club in Canada. The club is known for

Bring on the Bajans

 Crane Beach, Barbados -  Photos courtesy Visit BarbadosIt’s never too late for a southern getaway. The year 2016 marks Barbados 50th anniversary of independence from Britain and while any time is a good time to go, 2016 will prove to be a stellar year to experience all the island has

Atlantis: A Watery Paradise

 Photo courtesy of Chris Ross. Photo courtesy of Ethan Kaplan. It's hard not to be taken by the beauty of the beaches on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. A natural reef acts as a buffer, calming the waves that gently crash onto its' shores and the sun is said to

Discover the Hidden Secret of the Dominican Republic at Casa De Campo

 If you are looking for first class hospitality, gracious service staff, luxurious accommodations and a Caribbean resort experience like no other, Casa de Campo is the place. Located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, this spectacular 7,000-acre resort, residential community and tropical playground is a golfer’s paradise and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Mark Tewksbury

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Peter Reid

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Bev Boys

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Summer Swimming: Pool Safety Tips

 Swimming and summertime go together like peanut butter and jelly. Who doesn’t love a dip in the pool on a hot summer day? Of course, swimmers of all ages and skill levels know that pool safety is an extremely important topic year-round. But, did you know August is one of

Wanderlust: What’s new at this year’s edition of the festival?

 Photo courtesy of Maria Gotay. So now that you know all about the Wanderlust Festival at Mont-Tremblant this August, I bet you are just dying to find out why this year’s event is going to be better than any other! We know about—and are still awe-struck over—the breathtaking views and the

Game On: Sports Go to Head to Head in Battle for Participants

 Photo courtesy of Solutions Research Group. Whether your child is shooting a puck, passing a ball or batting an average, they are one of the 84 per cent of Canadian youth in the 3-17 age range participating in some type of sport, according to the Canadian Youth Sports Report. This is

A week in paradise at Playa del Carmen’s Gran Porto Real

 The week started out great. We put the kids on the Zoom Airlines flight direct from Ottawa to Cancun. Zoom, an Ottawa-based international charter, offers flights and all-inclusive packages to southern destinations. (This year, the Mexican destination is Puerto Vallarta.) Arriving in Cancun, we are taken on charter buses south

Chain of command lets Rockcliffe military community down

 By  Colonel Alain Pellerin One of the outcomes of the recent tragedy that took the lives of two Canadian soldiers and injured three of their comrades just outside of Kabul, Afghanistan, was to witness the closeness of a military community as it quickly came to the support of the grief-stricken