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You’re Already a Superhero When You’re Fit over 50

Who’s your favourite superhero? Maybe it’s Wonder Woman, Thor, or Superman. But if you’re over 50 and working on your health, you’ve already earned the cape, even if you’ve never worn one. Real-life superheroes show up, day after day, and do the hard things. And in fitness, that means working out even when it’s uncomfortable or you’d rather be doing something else. Take Jerry, for example. He ran his first Spartan Race at age 75. He trained for months, modified movements to p

12 hours ago2 min read

Healthy Recipe: Caramelized Tomato and Orzo Chicken Stew

This rustic Turkish-inspired recipe is adapted from one in Christopher Kimball’s “Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch.” It is a great example of how you can add flavor to simmered chicken with a couple of spices and pantry staples. The trick is to brown the tomato paste with the olive oil and garlic first to the point that it looks like it’s beginning to burn. A simple green salad and hunk of crusty bread complete the meal. Serves 4-6. – Susan Puckett Ingredients •

4 days ago2 min read

Self-soothing vs. self-care: what's the difference?

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the things that feel good in the moment don’t actually move you closer to feeling your best? That’s the difference between self-soothing and self-care . Self-soothing is about comfort right now. Think: Curling up with a blanket and Netflix A glass of wine at the end of a long day Treating yourself to dessert There’s nothing wrong with any of these. In fact, we all need ways to soothe ourselves in stressful moments. But here’s the catch:

Nov 171 min read

Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients: · 2 cups oat flour · 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips · 1 tsp baking soda · 2 tsp baking powder · 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon · 1/2 tsp salt · 2/3 cup maple syrup · 2 large eggs, room temperature · 1/3 cup of oil or melted unsalted butter · 1 cup unsweetened applesauce · 1/2 cup of unsweetened milk Directions: • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners; set aside. •

Nov 141 min read

Are you really resting - or just zoning out?

Ever flop on the couch at the end of the day—phone in hand, snack nearby—scrolling, watching, snacking… …but somehow you still wake up the next morning exhausted ? You’re not alone. Most of us are really good at checking out —but not so good at resting . Here’s the thing: Numbing out feels like rest in the moment… but it rarely leaves you feeling restored. True rest actually nourishes your body, mind, and nervous system—so you can show up for your life with more energy,

Nov 101 min read

Healthy Recipe: Vegan Vegetable Stew

Giambotta is a rustic one-pot vegetable stew bursting with late-summer flavors that hails from Calabria, Italy. This version is lightly adapted from one in “Vegana Italiana: Traditional Italian the Plant-Based Way” by Tara Punzone. The key to success is in the layering of the veggies and herbs. Give the hearty aromatics a head start before adding the rest of the ingredients in the order given. You want to make sure each is cooked to desired tenderness without turning mushy. A

Nov 72 min read

Don't Coast Through the Finish Line - Finish 2025 Strong! 💪

Here we are — November already. Only two months left in the year. And they're going to fly by - they always do! It’s easy to think, “I’ll just get through the holidays and start fresh in January. ” But let’s be honest — that “fresh start” gets a lot harder when we spend the last stretch of the year coasting. Every week you don’t move, plan, or fuel well now means a steeper climb in January. And if this pattern sounds familiar — easing up every November and December, then “st

Nov 42 min read

Why You’re So Tired and What You Can Do About It

Are you feeling SAD already this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights. Experts say there are three overlapping kinds of exhaustion that can sneak up on you. At this time of year, you might be feeling all three. 1. Everyday exhaustio

Oct 232 min read

Testimonial - Meet Gary

At 82 years old, retired physiotherapist Gary proves that age is no barrier to staying active and thriving. While visiting family in Saskatoon, Gary discovered ProActive Fitness. Frustrated with not finding a fitness program that met his needs back home in BC, he decided to give us a try. Fast forward a year, and Gary is still going strong with twice-weekly Zoom sessions led by trainer, Jessica. The full body, functional workouts have been the perfect fit for him — challengin

Oct 151 min read