Physical Fitness
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73-year-old Calgary man runs half marathon to help in the long journey of caring for wife with dementiaThe Centaur Subaru Half Marathon was one of several running events held in the city over the weekend as part of the Servus Calgary Marathon.CanadaMay 29, 2022
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Canadian adults given an ‘F’ grade for sedentary behaviour, ParticipAction report on fitness findsExamples of sedentary behaviour include sitting while watching television, playing video games, listening to music, doing paperwork or commuting.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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Would you exercise more if you were paid to do it?Paying people to work out might help them get more active, though the effects may not last, researchers say.HealthJun 9, 2019
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Winnipeg team promoting ways to get more girls active in sportsTwo Winnipeg women are looking to get more young girls to participate in sport and other physical activities. They've teamed up with dozens of organizations to showcase different sports and fitness activities available to girls in the city of Winnipeg.HealthJun 18, 2018
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Fleming student firefighters to compete in ‘toughest two minutes in sport’Fleming College students are set to prove they're the fastest and strongest this weekend during the annual FireFit Championships in Ottawa.EducationSep 7, 2017
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Quebec invests in physical fitness planThe government wants Quebecers to get more active. New investments in school programs and recreational centres are aimed at getting you moving.CanadaApr 3, 2017
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Women in fitness: 2 Quebec female entrepreneurs to lead Energie CardioEveline Canape and Claire Tremblay two entrepreneurs recently acquired Quebec’s Energie Cardio, the biggest franchise network of fitness centres in the province.HealthNov 29, 2016
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Bright stairwells made for walking? Peel hopes soPeel Region Public Health is redecorating, hoping to get employees out of their desks and up (and down) the stairs.HealthAug 26, 2014
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