Every year, Canada marks National Health and Fitness Day in the first week of June. It’s a chance to celebrate physical activity and find new ways to be more active in our daily lives. Are you looking to add some new workouts to your mix? We’ve pulled together some of our favourite workouts so you can get moving on the day, and keep that momentum going every day.
No time? No problem
It can sometimes feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to fit in a workout. No matter how busy you are, there’s always some time for exercise. Try these focused workouts that will get you sweating in a shorter time slot.
20-minute low impact HIIT workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
10-minute ab workout you can do every day | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Fast and easy workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Take it outside
No matter what time of year it is, exercising outdoors can be a good way to change up your routine and enjoy some fresh air and vitamin D.
Make the world your gym | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Full-body outdoor workout you can do on vacation | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Full-body workouts for the win
A full-body workout is a great way to build overall strength and endurance and get toned all over. Here are some of our best full-body workouts designed to get you sweating and reach all your muscle groups.
Summer prep full-body workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Top-to-bottom full-body workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Want results fast? HIIT workouts deliver
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most efficient and effective ways to boost your cardiovascular endurance and strength. And HIIT workouts come in all formats – literally anything goes. Here are a few to get you started…
The anywhere, anytime HIIT workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
30-minute HIIT workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Strength training
Whether it’s bodyweight, dumbbells or weight machines, strength training is an important part of your regular fitness routine. It can help with cardiovascular endurance, posture, bone density, injury prevention and as a bonus, more muscle tone and definition. Here are some good ones to try from home or at the gym.
30-minute upper-body toning workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Strength circuit workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Fat burning moves
Doing a workout that burns fat a few times a week can make you look and feel good, and helps you stay healthier. While we tend to think of high intensity cardio moves for burning fat, there are a variety of exercises that work well. Here are some effective options.
5 fat burning cardio workouts that pack a punch | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
Ultimate fat burning workout | The GoodLife Fitness Blog
So, let’s lace-up our sneakers and have some fun this National Health and Fitness Day. It’s good for your physical and mental health and a great way to kick start some new habits.