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On September 4th, 2018   Free healthy eating talk by Zannat Reza, holistic dietitian, Founder of thrive360. followed by: Free Speed Walk Toronto refresher/intro walking class Come for a presentation by Holistic Dietitian Zannat Reza, Founder of Thrive360. Zannat has been featured on Canada AM, CBC News, Breakfast Television and at many other events. She will be sharing with us healthy eating tips and answer questions you may have about nutrition. Presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. (please try to arrive by 6:20 p.m.). Following Zannat’s presentation will be a refresher/intro Speed Walk Toronto class in the neighbourhood focusing on proper walking form. EVERYONE WELCOME. BRING A FRIEND. FriendRead More →

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Today I hope you found some outdoor stairs to tackle (or a hill) to incorporate into your walk. Besides focusing on improving cardio this also helps build your core muscles. Finding it hard to know if you are getting in a 3-5km walk. Try using Googlemaps to measure out a route in your neighbourhood or use a pedometer device like a Fitbit or an app on your phone.  Personally my fitbit keeps me motivated but, I also often like to map out a loop around a pond or through a park to give me a destination to reach. Did anyone join you on your walkRead More →

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I hope you had a chance to go for a walk yesterday and to get your heart rate up for at least 10 minutes during your walk. Yesterday I suggested you try walk vigorously for 2 minutes followed by a short break then repeat this for 10 minutes of your walk – this technique is referred to as HIT (high-intensity interval training – quick intense bursts of exercise followed by short recovery periods). Yesterday I encouraged you to try to do a plank a few times during your walk and today I hope you’ll add in some SQUATS (plus your plank). Check my Instagram accountRead More →

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Walking is the best low impact exercise that almost anyone can do. You don’t need a gym membership or fancy tools. Heard of “Runner’s High”?  Walking can give you a “Walking High” too. As we walk our brain releases “happy” chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals help lift your mood during and after your workout. Need more convincing of the benefits of walking? Here are a few more benefits of outdoor walking: Improves your mood Strengthens your bones and muscles (protects you from osteoporosis) Improves your balance and co-ordination Helps to maintain healthy weight Walking outside exposes you to the sun prompting your bodyRead More →