I know not everyone celebrates their Hair-iversary but this one is a BIG one! It was life-changing and freeing. On the May 24th weekend, one year ago, I decided to face a fear and make a big change in my appearance. We were well into our 1st Covid lockdown and hair dressers were closed. I had usually maintained my short hair style with… Read More
Last March I moved the delivery of all our services to an on-line format. I asked 7 trainers and instructors to teach classes and train personal training clients on their laptops or phones from their homes. Not one of these trainers or instructors had delivered online services before. We moved over 100 clients onto Zoom and altered the way they… Read More
Studies show that only 21% of adults feel satisfied with their body (Mentalhealth.org). As a teenager and adult, I struggled with my body image and the pressure to be thin, fit, and healthy. But what does “healthy” actually look like? And who is it telling us that we need to look a certain way in order to be happy with… Read More
Life during this pandemic can seem pretty boring. Especially during the Summer of 2020, we are looking for fun things to do that are safe, closer to home, fun and different. Here are some ideas to get you started: Water sports are a safe choice to socially distance and cool off. There are companies that will rent Paddleboards, kayaks, canoes… Read More
Our health and wellness is very much foremost in our minds right now. How do we keep ourselves and our families safe and well. How do we help our children stay physically and emotionally healthy through these unusual times and in the future. A 2019 report from Statistics Canada stated that only about 40% of children, ages 5-17 met the… Read More
“Where’s the snow?” It is a question I have heard many times over the years as I have been out enjoying one of my favourite activities—Nordic Pole Walking, aka Urban Poling. Even though I appreciate that they perhaps recognize the similarities of what I am doing to cross-country skiing, my standard answer would be “Snow is optional”, since it is… Read More
I think it is fair to say that most of us are experiencing a myriad of emotions right now: nervousness, unease, grief, anger, fear, all due to the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives, along with the unknown of what the future holds for us. We, at Body Design want to take the opportunity to remind you how important… Read More