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They met the challenge

They've had to spend hours in the gym and learned to like steel-cut oats. They've been pinched, measured...

Life

Losing nearly 100 pounds was about health, not vanity

For Debbie Stirling, the first breakthrough in losing nearly 100 pounds was a 15-minute conversation...

Fitter from head to toe

Her gym tights are no longer tight. A whole wardrobe of gorgeous clothes now needs adjusting. Even her...

Fit enough to fly solo

As Jill Williams nears the end of the Times Colonist Health Club Challenge, she feels like a bird about...

Eating right an opportunity to tune up your well-being

Have you ever asked yourself why you eat a particular food? Do you have it because you know it's good...

Blogs

Denise Helm

Race day report: The triumph of spirit (and Ibuprofen)

“You can do it.” “Keep on going.” My...

May 07, 2012 | Times Colonist » Woman on the Run

Pedro the Car Guy

TC10K – All you need to know

Times Colonist special micro-site contains all you need to know...

Apr 25, 2012 | Times Colonist » Fitness

Health Club

Ashleigh: “84 days later and my fitness is at a level that I never knew I could reach”

Today we officially wrapped up with Times Colonist 2012 Health...

Apr 20, 2012 | Times Colonist » Fitness

Pedro the Car Guy

Cycling Festival this Sunday

The District of Saanich hosts the third annual Saanich Cycling...

Apr 19, 2012 | Times Colonist » Fitness

Fitness

Half-marathon carves out niche in endurance sports

Half-marathons are gaining a whole new level of respect. Once thought of as a distance for those who couldn’t or wouldn’t attempt a full marathon, the half is carving out its own community of endurance athletes who prefer 21 kilometres over...

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Fending off fitness fatigue

Runners stumble, yogis yawn, and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks to help people get and stay motivated.

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No muscle left behind in CrossFit

Intense, ever-changing workout is best when taught by an experienced coach to keen, competitive participants.

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Skechers to pay $40M to settle government charges over claim shoes toned muscles

Skechers is the next company set to pay consumers $40 million for misleading advertisement, involving Kim Kardashian's endorsement of shape-up shoewear.

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