Is it time to re&#x2d;think the longstanding association between cannabis user and zoned&#x2d;out couch potato? Here we explore how cannabis could help support your workout.

Carimé Lane is a Toronto-based freelance writer and lawyer.

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Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

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Kathryn Romeyn is a travel and wellness writer for publications including Vogue, AFAR, Architectural Digest and The Hollywood Reporter. She calls Los Angeles home but regularly explores new places around the globe, learning about the customs, locals and food.

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Being surrounded by nature comes with a host of health benefits. Why not add an outdoor workout to the mix for an even greater health boost?

This Outdoor Workout to Get Fit and Fight Stress | alive

Vegan since 2003, Karina Inkster, MA, PTS, is a fitness and nutrition coach, author of five books, and podcast host. She and her coaching team help vegans worldwide live their healthiest, most plant-strong lives.

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Do you regularly find yourself thousands of feet above the ground at any given time? Regular travel can make it difficult to find time for fitness … unless you know a guy. I’m that guy: here’s a do-anywhere full-body workout to help you stay active—in a tiny hotel room or packed airplane.

The Do-Anywhere Full-Body Workout for Frequent Travellers | alive

Brendan Rolfe, BA, DipA, is an advocate for functional movement and work/life balance in Penticton, BC, where he strives to bring healthy lifestyle choices to every household.

Travel Health

Kick up the intensity with a killer cardio workout that takes just 16 to 24 minutes (depending on your fitness level). It's fast, fun, and effective—and your heart will thank you!

A No-Equipment Cardio Workout That Takes Less Than 30 Minutes | alive

Time’s a rare commodity in our busy lives. Fitting in some fitness can be a challenge ... except when you rely on this good, better, and best workout.

The Best Workout For When You Have 15, 30, or 60 Minutes | alive

Time Management

Breathe some life into your workout routine. Trail running provides a change of pace, plus singing birds, panoramic vistas, and fresh air.

The Dirt on Trail Running: Tips for Getting Started | alive

Susan is a Toronto-based registered physiotherapist with a passion for injury prevention. Follow her on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grounded.susan/">@grounded.susan</a>

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Heading out on the trail? Start enjoying the experience even before you hit the trail by planning for the ultimate experience. Get your body hiking-ready with this long-range fitness prep guide.

Hiking Prep: The Best Way to Train for Your Trek | alive

PJ Wren is a personal trainer and regular alive contributor.

Feeling locked into your gym routine? Take a step off the treadmill and into the trees with this 10-minute lumberjack workout!

The Lumberjack Workout: A 10-Minute, Outdoor Sweat Session | alive

Britney Bourke, Ace-PT, logger sports competitor, and coach, specializes in full-body strength conditioning. She strives to motivate people to get off the couch and get healthy.

Building strength and muscle tone has benefits that go beyond just having a rockin’ beach bod. Try these muscle-building exercises for men.

3 Important Exercises for Men Who Want to Build Muscle | alive

Men's Health

Tough, bloody, masculine. If that's your idea of boxing, think again. This at-home boxing workout will torch calories ... and might make you love boxing.

The At-Home Boxing Workout That Will Build Knockout Muscles | alive

At-Home Fitness Activities

Stress-busting workouts are essential during the holidays. Try this quick Christmas workout—it takes just 10 minutes—to soothe your inner Grinch.

Quick Christmas Workout: Sleigh Holiday Stress in Just 10 Minutes | alive

Combat winter blues this season by escaping to the mountains for a new adventure. But before you go, make sure your muscles are ski and snowboard ready.

Mountain Prep: 5 Moves to Help You Get Ski and Snowboard Ready | alive

Michael Foston is a firefighter and personal trainer.

Summer is the perfect time to venture outside of your comfort zone! Paddleboarding is fun and easy to learn, and it's a surprisingly good workout.

How to Paddleboard Like a Pro | alive

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Learn about the many benefits associated with exercising in the beauty of nature.

The Benefits of Green Exercise

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Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Your mornings are probably cray—involving a lot of dry shampoo and outfit changes. But they’ll be so much better if you make time for morning exercise.

7 Reasons to (Finally) Make Time for Morning Exercise

The managing editor, digital, at alive, Colleen likes baking healthy(ish) desserts and cooking up a good pun.

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We show you how to get organized, fitter, and happier over the holidays by using (or getting rid of) common household items and just 10 minutes of your time.

We often try to wring every last ounce of productivity out of each moment. But there are times when pushing yourself can do more harm than good.

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Cannabis and Your Workout

I Tried LA's Favorite Boxing Workout

An Outdoor Workout You Can Do Anywhere

Do-Anywhere Full-Body Workout

Killer Cardio Workout

The Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Workouts

The Dirt on Trail Running

Training For Your Trek

Lumberjack Workout

All Aboard the Gains Train!

Get Fighting Fit

De-Stress at Santa’s Work(out) Shop

Mountain Preparation

Paddleboard Like a Pro

The Benefits of Green Exercise

7 Reasons to (Finally) Make Time for Morning Exercise

10-minute hacks to keep you balanced over the holidays

3 Times It’s Okay To Stop Pushing Yourself