Warm-Up to Stretching

Wondering what the benefits of warming up before exercise are? We've got you covered! Stretch your horizons and continue reading to learn more.

Think OUTSIDE The Box: Family Friendly Outdoor Activity Ideas

Written by Team Optimity (3 min read) "Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt." — John Muir Summer is here and it’s time to GET OUTSIDE! After a long year of hibernating through interim lockdowns, it feels great to finally slip-on shoes, a light jacket and skip out …

Get Active Outdoors This Summer

Written by Leila Dale (3 min read) Moving your workout outside this summer may increase the amount of physical activity you do, without you even realizing it! Research has shown that people who exercise outdoors did significantly more moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity than those who only exercised indoors. As mentioned in my previous post, being …

Marathon Training for Beginners

Written by Yuki Hayashi 2 min read I surprised myself the day I decided to run a marathon. It was 2012, and all I can say is: Runner’s World magazine does a darn good job promoting the running lifestyle. An article on the world’s most scenic marathons got me hooked on the idea of attempting …

Show Your Heart Some Love

Written by Yuki Hayashi 3 min read You might have noticed, as we edge towards Valentine’s Day, that red and pink hearts are slowly invading all the shops and restaurants. Love it or hate it, let’s use it as a reminder to show some love to our own heart this month, you know, that most …