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Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
“The Artist Within” By Lauren Walker All Fit/All Ages Gym
I’ve learned, as an artist, you must take bold risks. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, pushing yourself to try...
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Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Practice makes positive
There are so many things to be grateful for. Now more than ever, we must remember, keeping ourselves well is a top priority. Our physical...
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Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Exercise after covid: Moving Forward
I have clients coming back after being off during the pandemic. I published an article on this a little while ago. I thought it best to...
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Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read
THE ARTIST WITHIN<br>By Lauren Walker
I submitted my paperwork at the Scugog Library, for my first show next January. I was filled with a sense of purpose and pride as I...
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Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
The Exercise and Mental Health Connection
While I am not an expert mental health professional, I am an expert fitness professional. Time and time again, I have seen the benefit of...
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Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20222 min read
The Heart of the Matter
February is Heart Month. While we are busy showing our love on valentines day, let’s give ourselves some love too. It allows blood to...
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Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
The Artist Within<br>LAUREN WALKER
Happy New Year, from the Artist Within! I know the holidays have passed, but I hope each of you enjoyed them with family. Here’s what...
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Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter
This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...
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Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
A Happy and Healthy New Year
Welcome to the new year! I hope you had a happy and healthy holiday. Usually, at this time, we are recovering from Christmas and New...
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Colleen Green
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Health is the greatest gift of all
I first want to thank those who read my article diligently. The greatest gift I have is experience. I’m so glad to share it with you for...
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Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Coming back to the gym after covid
I’m seeing lots of people coming back to the gym after being off over the pandemic. I applaud their effort to get back to the gym....
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Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Anne Goreski: Here’s to 100 years!
As a fitness instructor, my mom teaches twice a week at Westshore. I heard about one lady in her group named Anne Goreski, who will be...
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Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Why is your back pain back?
It seems today many people I talk to are afflicted with back pain. It ranges in severity depending on the individual. What I am referring...
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Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Why I can’t stand to sit
Whether it’s sitting to watch TV or driving to work, these minutes add up! Sitting is an epidemic, and we must find ways to break the...
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Colleen Green
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Lauren Walker Movement for life
Over the time of my experience, I’ve learned of the most common mistakes people make when exercising. Maybe there’s something you’re...
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Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20212 min read
The Artist Within
The Artist Within by The Standard | Podcast September 30th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Artist-Wi...
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Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read
Working with older clients
Most of the clients I work with are over 65. The needs of an older adult are certainly different than those in their twenties and...
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Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Athletes and Introverts: inclusivity in the weight room
The last few weeks have brought an onslaught of fourteen-year-old boys and girls to our gym. I’m so glad to see young people interested...
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Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Muscle Mass and Aging: Use it, don’t lose it!
I’d first like to start with a story I heard, about a 100-year-old female bodybuilder named Edith Murway-Traina. Yes, you heard me right!...
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Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Muscle Mass and Weight Loss
We were doing some strength training in class recently. My mom was discussing a woman whom, many years ago, only did cardiovascular...
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