Strength Beyond Limits
At the age of 77, Hugh Hamilton is a force of nature with the drive and resilience of a 20-year-old. A member of the 1974 Canadian soccer championship team, Hamilton has always been a...
The Power of the Plank
When DonnaJean Wilde first attempted a plank for a fun family challenge back in 2013, she had no way of knowing a decade later, she would solidify her name as a Guinness World Record...
The Trail Blazer and Advocate
Anita Cardinal has reached the lowest point of her race. Gamely, she's made it through half of the Grizzly Ultra Marathon's 50-kilometre race, but now she is spent, emotionally and physically.Tears running down her...
The Meaning of Inclusivity
EDI. IDEA. DEI. DEIB. EDIA. JEDI. The many acronyms of equity, diversity and inclusion have created a layer of mystique around this work in parallel with its rise to the forefront of society over...
Winter Getaways for Body and Mind
Winter EscapesLa Fortuna, Costa RicaCosta Rica is known as a paradise the world over. Although many people are attracted to the destination for the white sand beaches and incredible surf, if you’re on a...
The Art of Joyful Movement
For years, fitness has relied on shame-based advertising to motivate movement—focusing on what our bodies aren’t rather than celebrating what they can do. It’s been a go-to marketing strategy, as shame effectively sparks the...
Standing Out
When Greg Stewart stepped into the shotput circle at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, he was throwing not just for himself, but for anyone who has ever felt different. Standing there alone, with all...
Inclusivity in the Fitness Industry
The ‘inclusion revolution’ – that is what Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, called the 2024 Paris Paralympics in his closing ceremony speech. Lauded as the most successful Paralympics ever with over...
Breaking the Ice on Inclusivity
As a young boy climbing the ranks of professional skating, Elladj Baldé dreamed of Olympic glory, but little did he know his legacy in the sport would be something much greater.Some might say that...
Pivoting Perspective
In 2012, Erica Gavel believed the fate of her basketball career was sealed when doctors told her she had torn the articular cartilage from her femur and tibia. Though bad news from doctors was...