Obesity Rates Climb in Canada, Says New CMAJ Study
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reveals that obesity rates in Canada have continued to rise during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research tracked national BMI trends across multiple years and found that more Canadians are now living with overweight or obesity than ever before. “Population-level BMI continued […]
Toronto Welcomes The McDonald Family YMCA to King West
New 48,000-Square-Foot Facility Opens Today in Iconic Waterworks Building The YMCA of Greater Toronto officially opens the doors today to its newest Centre of Community: The McDonald Family YMCA, located in the heart of Toronto’s King West neighbourhood. The long-anticipated facility marks the 12th full-service YMCA health and fitness centre in the region and introduces […]
LA28 Unveils First Competition Schedule, Celebrates Major Youth Sports Milestone
With exactly three years to go until the 2028 Olympic Games return to Los Angeles, the LA28 Organizing Committee has released the first look at the official Olympic competition schedule, promising the most ambitious sports lineup in Olympic history. The announcement marks a major milestone in the countdown to what will be Los Angeles’ third […]
Matrix Fitness Webinar Explores the Science of Group Fitness and Belonging
On Wednesday July 16 at 11:00 AM EST, Matrix Fitness will premiere a timely new webinar led by Dr. Karlie Intlekofer, global research scientist, exploring how group fitness supports long-term member retention through movement and social connection. The session draws on current research to examine how shared, rhythmic activity can impact pain perception, boost […]
Lost in Translation: Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Assumption Trap
Ever had that moment when a project seemed crystal clear during a meeting, only to find out weeks later that everyone had completely different interpretations? It’s like playing a grown-up version of the game “telephone,” where what starts as “We need this done by the end of the week” ends up as “We’ll get to […]
Obesity in Canada: A Wake-Up Call for Policy Change and a Redefinition of Fitness as Healthcare
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, reported by Radio-Canada, reveals a sobering reality: 30% of Canadians are now classified as obese, a figure that’s risen by more than eight percentage points since 2009. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trajectory, the trend is long-standing—and worsening. This is a public health […]