Real Resolutions

The New Year is a time for reflection.  Unfortunately, thinking critically and harshly judging your (lack of) goal accomplishments and progress from the previous year often happens as a result.  Instead of criticizing yourself for what you have not done, praise yourself for small victories the year before:  For taking the vacation you always wanted; for reading […]

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A Beginners Guide to Running

Our contributing writer Ashley unexpectedly fell in love with running back in 2008.  Since then, she has traversed thousands of kilometres, conquered five half-marathons and numerous other races.  Running and jogging are things that anyone and everyone can do, but knowing where to start and having some basic essentials can make it that much more comfortable and enjoyable!  Check out Ashley’s suggestions for beginners […]

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Goal Setting Part 1: Designing Your Goals

In order to be successful, we need to set goals for ourselves. Having a goal in mind for the gym, your home workouts, or your diet, is just as vital to your success as proper technique or any other piece of knowledge. Without goals, we become lost, lack motivation, and find ourselves taking more frequent […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : The Benefits of Tea Part 4 : Herbal Teas

Herbal Teas can be quite powerful if you know how to use them. They are made up of any blend of herbs, flowers, plants, roots, nuts, fruits or vegetables, without any actual tea present (Curious about other tea? Learn more about Black Tea, Matcha Tea and Rooibos). Although herbal teas do not contain tea or […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : The Benefits of Tea Part 2 : Matcha

Matcha green tea is featured everywhere from health food stores to ice cream shops and even bakeries. Characterized by its vibrant yet earthy green hue, matcha products are actually made with the ground leaf of the Camellia Sinesis plant instead of the steeped liquor. Since it is from the same plant as Black Tea, it has […]

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VIDEO: Mountain Climbers

At CleanWorkout, we are committed to helping people workout effectively and safely – that means ensuring proper posture. Like with any activity, correct form will help you get the most benefit from an activity and will minimize the risk of injury. In this segment, our Team CW Contributor, Ashley, shows how to do proper Mountain […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : Celebrating the Avocado

Avocados seem to be the fruit (yes, fruit!) that people either love or love to hate.  However, this versatile fruit has a wealth of nutritional and health benefits, and an endless amount of ways to incorporate it into your diet.   The key to enjoying avocado is consuming it at its peak ripeness.  When purchasing avocados, look for […]

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VIDEO Cookie Butter 2.0: Our Healthy, Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe

For anyone with a sweet tooth, the words “Cookie Butter” sound like a dream come true. The American cult snack/dessert recently made its way to Canada and can be found anywhere President’s Choice products are sold. The lightly spiced flavour and smooth texture of Cookie Butter quickly draw you in, but what exactly are you […]

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#OurInspiration : Ashley Massey

Healthy lifestyles develop and evolve over months and years, and can be different depending on what stage you are at in life. Our Inspiration, Ashley Massey, is a working mom and half-marathon runner whose active lifestyle and clean eating habits are constantly adapting to keep her and her family healthy and on the move.   Age: 34 […]

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#SuperfoodSunday : Luxurious Lentils

As a child from a Greek household, lentils were something that we always had growing up. If you recall the obsession with Windex in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), that was our family with lentils. No matter what the ailment – colds, broken bones, fatigue – a fresh pot of lentil soup was always there. […]

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