Sports & Fitness
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Wesmen men split with Calgary
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s basketball team split last weekend (Nov. 6-7) against the Calgary Dinos in the Duckworth Centre.
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Screw you Mother Nature, I’m bringing my workout indoors
If you’re a fair-weather exerciser (like me), you will likely be bringing your fitness routine indoors around this time of year. Goodbye grassy trails, hello boring treadmill.
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Don’t get tricked into eating too many treats
Halloween has arrived and candy is filling the shelves. Even if you don’t have kids in the house or if you aren’t planning on handing out treats on Halloween, it can still be a challenge to avoid the candy aisle’s alluring packages.
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Getting your hunger cues back on track
We eat for many reasons. We eat because of emotions, stress, social situations or time of day.
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Veteran forward brings long-time love of the game to the court
Third-year forward Justin Phillips is one of only five returning players to the Wesmen men’s basketball team this season. Originally from Ontario, Phillips has been playing basketball for so long that he can’t remember when he began.
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Wesmen women finish 2-1 at BOB FM Tournament
The Wesmen women’s basketball team kicked off their season by hosting the BOB FM tournament Friday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 10.
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Men’s basketball squad struggles in Montreal
The University of Winnipeg men’s basketball team travelled to Montreal Oct. 8-9 to take part in Concordia University’s Invitational Tournament.
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Tackling the sticky issue of food labelling
“Grocery shopping” is a phrase that strikes fear in the hearts of many consumers. As if the price tags and the crowds weren’t bad enough, navigating through the food itself can be a huge hassle.
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Jeffrey joins the Wesmen women’s volleyball team
Standing at six foot one, Mackenzie Jeffrey, who is in her first year with the Wesmen women’s volleyball team, has always been tall for her age and began playing the sport in Grade 7.
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The hidden health dangers under your sink
Cleaning is something that has to be done regularly – just like exercising and eating nutritious foods – to stay healthy. A little dirt never hurt anyone, but living in an unhygienic environment can take a toll on your body.
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This column brought to you by the letter T(ea)
Most beverages (think smoothies, soft drinks, alcohol and fruit cocktails) contain a lot of calories without much nutritional benefit. Loaded with added sugars, you aren’t doing your body any favours by consuming these kinds of drinks regularly.
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Supercharging your soup for the fall season
Fall weather ushers in soup season. Soup can be a healthy meal if it is done right, and making a large batch on the weekend will ensure that you have enough to last you all week.
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Absorbing nutrients for dummies
There are many foods that have plenty of nutrients that our bodies need. Some of these foods are well-known for containing high amounts of a nutrient.
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Aspire Fitness pushes gym-goers to their limits
Building strong relationships is really important when it comes to health. This means being comfortable with your body and being able to work closely with others who want to improve your health with you.
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Cutting out the middleman
So I’ve been thinking a lot lately about myself as a consumer.
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Livin’ la vida local
Buying local food is a growing trend across the globe. With more stores opening here in Winnipeg that cater to local farmers, consumers have increased access to a variety of products.
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Wesmen men’s basketball tips off early
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen men’s basketball team kicked off their pre-season early this year with two games in late August against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits.
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The summer of our disinterest
It was a damned hot summer throughout most of Canada. In fact, it was the hottest summer in roughly six decades according to Environment Canada. It was the kind of summer in which waves of humidity dull the brain and slow the body; in which, despite one’s best efforts, lethargy tends to set in.
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Armenian genocide denial in Turkey
Genocide denial is a hot topic that can often blur the lines between freedom of speech and hate speech.
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A little etiquette, please
My fellow concertgoers, it is time to shape up.