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Exercise after covid: Moving Forward
I have clients coming back after being off during the pandemic. I published an article on this a little while ago. I thought it best to...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read


THE ARTIST WITHIN<br>By Lauren Walker
I submitted my paperwork at the Scugog Library, for my first show next January. I was filled with a sense of purpose and pride as I...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read


The Exercise and Mental Health Connection
While I am not an expert mental health professional, I am an expert fitness professional. Time and time again, I have seen the benefit of...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read


The Heart of the Matter
February is Heart Month. While we are busy showing our love on valentines day, let’s give ourselves some love too. It allows blood to...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20222 min read


The Artist Within<br>LAUREN WALKER
Happy New Year, from the Artist Within! I know the holidays have passed, but I hope each of you enjoyed them with family. Here’s what...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter
This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read


A Happy and Healthy New Year
Welcome to the new year! I hope you had a happy and healthy holiday. Usually, at this time, we are recovering from Christmas and New...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read


Health is the greatest gift of all
I first want to thank those who read my article diligently. The greatest gift I have is experience. I’m so glad to share it with you for...
Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20212 min read


Coming back to the gym after covid
I’m seeing lots of people coming back to the gym after being off over the pandemic. I applaud their effort to get back to the gym....
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Anne Goreski: Here’s to 100 years!
As a fitness instructor, my mom teaches twice a week at Westshore. I heard about one lady in her group named Anne Goreski, who will be...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read


Why is your back pain back?
It seems today many people I talk to are afflicted with back pain. It ranges in severity depending on the individual. What I am referring...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20212 min read


Why I can’t stand to sit
Whether it’s sitting to watch TV or driving to work, these minutes add up! Sitting is an epidemic, and we must find ways to break the...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Lauren Walker Movement for life
Over the time of my experience, I’ve learned of the most common mistakes people make when exercising. Maybe there’s something you’re...
Colleen Green
Oct 7, 20212 min read


The Artist Within
The Artist Within by The Standard | Podcast September 30th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Artist-Wi...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20212 min read
Working with older clients
Most of the clients I work with are over 65. The needs of an older adult are certainly different than those in their twenties and...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Athletes and Introverts: inclusivity in the weight room
The last few weeks have brought an onslaught of fourteen-year-old boys and girls to our gym. I’m so glad to see young people interested...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Muscle Mass and Aging: Use it, don’t lose it!
I’d first like to start with a story I heard, about a 100-year-old female bodybuilder named Edith Murway-Traina. Yes, you heard me right!...
Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20211 min read


Muscle Mass and Weight Loss
We were doing some strength training in class recently. My mom was discussing a woman whom, many years ago, only did cardiovascular...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Keep movement in mind
I do all my best thinking when I exercise. Most of the articles I’ve written are done when I’m pedalling on the Arc Trainer. This got me...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read


Change Your Lifestyle, Change your mind
Last month we reviewed some lifestyle habits which may help to prevent the onset of Alzheimers. This month we continue to look at a few...
Colleen Green
Jun 17, 20211 min read
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