Content warning: This story addresses suicidal thoughts and eating disorders and may be difficult to read and emotionally upsetting. TORONTO — It’s the morning of Sept. 28 and Saroya Tinker is on the ice at Canlan Sports — York, the home of the Toronto Six. Training camp is underway and the players are participating in … Read more
Oscillating Bar Overhead Press This is not a good replacement for a strict press, as the instability means you can’t use as much weight. However, it’s a great workout for the muscles that stabilize the shoulders during a press, including the core—basically everything from the hips up. Make it harder by using thinner bands, even … Read more
Courtesy Photo / Saint City Culinary Foundation Saint City Culinary Foundation founder Joel Rivas speaks to a group. The Saint City Culinary Foundation of San Antonio and its Heard mental wellness program have been recognized for Bon Appetite magazine like one of the five table bosses by 2022. The honor is given to individuals and … Read more
While mental health is gaining priority among employees, pushing employers to rethink their policies, a study by WTW found that 70% of neurodiverse employees currently suffer from mental health issues. This indicates the need for better support and understanding among workplace leaders. The results show that only a quarter (25%) of neurodiverse employees feel financially … Read more
A startup co-founded by pop star Selena Gomez, wonderfull mindis raising funds at a $100 million valuation as it looks to capitalize on a boom in the mindfulness tendency. Tennis icon Serena Williams risk fundSerena Ventures led the $5 million seed round, which was joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital. Brent Saundersthe former … Read more
Photo: Tatiana Vyc (Shutterstock) Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and can provide heavy enough resistance for a variety of exercises, making them a valuable addition to your gym bag. Unfortunately, one of the best band styles is the long, strong type that comes without handles, which can mean they’re awkward to hold. You might be … Read more
Zercher Cable Squat Some cable machines come with a long, straight bar with holes at both ends. You can connect this to both cables on a matched cable machine. The first time I saw one, I tried to squat with it, but the cables pulled the bar in a way that made it hard to … Read more
Photo: yellowj (Shutterstock) You may know how to hula hoop like a proBut did you know you can put those skills to work as part of the latest social media fitness craze? This week, pop sensation Lizzo went viral on Tik Tok for reacting as a duet to a video of one of their fans … Read more