In a world where many believe that age limits our capabilities, LIVE WELL member Hilda Buvyer is living proof that age is just a number. She and her fellow D-Fyance Dragon Boat team members are rewriting the rules of aging and showing others what it means to live life to the fullest. Hilda’s story exemplifies how staying fit and healthy as we age can open doors to new adventures and great accomplishments. We have had the privilege of working with Hilda on her health and fitness over the past year. Outside of the clinic, Hilda is putting her training to good use. She is part of a remarkable dra ..read more

We know how important it is for parents to model healthy habit change for their kids. Even if their kids are grandparents too! This is what happened to LIVE WELL member Karen last fall, when her Dad Ed joined the North Vancouver LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic. “He inspired me to get fit and look after my health because he set the ball in motion,” says Hammel. “My dad has always been an inspiration all my life. We call him ‘Steady Eddie’ in our family because of his steady commitment!” IMPROVEMENTS IN MANY AREAS Ed, 88, has been active throughout his life through sports - from tennis, golf and curli ..read more

This month we celebrate incredible cancer survivors….like Linda USE IT, MOVE IT, OR LOSE IT….WORDS TO LIVE BY Linda had a past life. Now she has a life where she LIVES WELL. BEFORE LIVE WELL “In the ‘past life’ my diet consisted of processed junk food. Exercise meant reaching for the TV remote. I had a sit-down job glued to my computer and headphones. My mind turned to mush during many sleepless nights, simply trying to deal with the stress of everyday life,” says the New Westminster LIVE WELL member. She had not one, but two wake-up calls. The first was being diagnosed with “the BIG C (cancer ..read more

Empowering Women’s Health By Sara Hodson Have you given yourself permission to improve your health? If you are a Canadian woman, there is a strong likelihood the answer is no. As we come upon two years of pandemic living, women have faced an unforeseen burden of stress that has taken its toll on our physical and mental health. In this week where we celebrate International Women’s Day, we must acknowledge that we have to take charge of our health. But we have to tread lightly: this is not another point on the never-ending to-to list. As women, we have to give ourselves permission to take care o ..read more

LIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER HOW THESE CALGARY LIVE WELL MEMBERS INSPIRE EACH OTHER Sometimes, we need a little extra motivation to get moving. So, imagine looking across the room and having the best motivation you could possibly want: Your Own Mother! That’s what happens when Aisha sees her mother Mahira pushing herself in her workout! “We motivate each other,” says LIVE WELL member Aisha, who attends bi-weekly sessions at LIVE WELL Southwood with her mother, Mahira. In the middle of the pandemic, the duo were looking for a supportive place to exercise; Aisha has had two surgeries and one heart ..read more

We are thrilled to introduce you to Sandra, our LIVE WELL Member of the Month! Thank you for being a part of our LIVE WELL family and for sharing how your LIVE WELL experience has helped you gain more energy and strength! Why did you decide to join LIVE WELL? I joined LIVE WELL to improve my overall health, I was feeling unhealthy, sluggish and just wanted more energy. What are the biggest changes you’ve experienced since joining? My energy level, I feel so much stronger, I sleep better and have more energy. No more stiffness when I get up in the morning ? Without LIVE WELL, where would your h ..read more

Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong condition that impairs the body’s ability to use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone in your body that controls your blood sugar levels – without it, the body cannot manage blood sugar levels properly. The sugar in your blood builds up instead of being used for energy. Regular check-ups are extremely important in early diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes, and those between the ages of 40 and 70 should be checked every three years. If you have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes and/or are overweight, begin regular checks earlier than age 40 and more frequently. The ..read more

We are thrilled to announce LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic has expanded to Calgary, Alberta! Stay tuned for details on our Grand Opening event! Colinda Hunter, the new owner of LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic Calgary - Southwood is thrilled to bring the LIVE WELL franchise to Alberta. Here’s a little Q&A: Why LIVE WELL? I am a Registered Dietitian and have been practising for over 25 years. I have worked in many different areas of nutrition including private practice, consulting, medical nutrition sales, agriculture and higher education. My deep passion is health promotion and chronic disease prevent ..read more

This month we celebrate WOMEN who have taken charge of their health - like LIVE WELL Member Donna Donna Cappuccitti-Wilson 58, was like many women in their fifties: She put everyone else first for most of her life and didn’t prioritize her own health. Joining a gym wasn’t even on her radar when she went to a LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic open house in 2018 in Oakville. “I was honestly there to keep a friend company, but the moment I heard about LIVE WELL’s philosophy, the programming, the small sessions, the personal approach and the incredible staff, I was “sold.” It was one of the best decisions ..read more

WE ARE FAMILY Family matters. Family isn’t simply the people you share a home with or your bloodline. More often than not, the family that we choose are the people who are there for us when we need them the most. They are the people who lift our spirits, build our confidence and remind us that we aren’t alone. They are the ones we call where we need extra support. We need family as we walk through life, and this is particularly important when we embark on our health journey. LIVE WELL was founded on the concept of family, knowing that it takes more than sheer willpower to make healthy habit ch ..read more