Dear Sarah, I consider myself pretty fit as I exercise an average of eight hours per week. I do two step aerobics classes, three body pump classes, two yoga classes and usually put in 15-20 minutes on a cardio machine a few times per week as well. ...

Dear Sarah, I am looking to mix up my routine but I have limited time. Can you suggest a new workout idea or two? Deena Dear Deena, There is nothing worse for staying in shape than a stale workout routine: you don't put in much effort, ...

Dear Sarah, When I go to the gym I often use the stairclimber for my cardio workout. I usually do about 20-30 minutes at a level 5 intensity. I am tired and sweaty when I'm done, but don't always feel like I gave my best effort. How can I get the ...

Dear Sarah, I have committed myself to going to the gym and exercising for about an hour or so, 3-4 times a week. But sometimes life gets so hectic that I just don't have an hour. I find it very discouraging. What should I do? Are shorter workouts ...

Each morning, we dish out a few links we love. Beer on the patio on a hot summer's day is one of the great Canadian pleasures. But beer isn't exactly calorie-free -- Fitsugar looks into just how much treadmill time you have to log to burn those ...

Dear Sarah, My summer wardrobe includes a lot of cute, cap-sleeved blouses and tank tops. I love them, but I don't love how my arms look in them, particularly the backs of my arms. What is the best way to make them prettier and more toned? ...

A while ago I eviscerated reality weight loss show The Biggest Loser while extolling the virtues of its Canadian competitor, X-Weighted. Since then, I've watched a few more episodes of the latter, and really started to like it. I've started to like a ...

Dear Sarah, Sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed I skip the gym and get caught up on my housework. Can this be a workout somehow? I feel like I am working very hard! Gillian Dear Gillian YES, housework is a form of exercise. Is it a workout? ...