News Items tag as: exercise

How a swordsman is keeping historic martial arts alive in the Okanagan
December 03, 2023 - 7:00 AM

If you are looking for a new hobby, workout, or historic education, you could pick up sword fighting.
Kelowna diving deeper into backyard pools
May 19, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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Despite high interest rates, inflation, increased travel after COVID and fears of a recession, homeowners in Kelowna continue to love and build backyard swimming pools.
RESOLUTIONS: Getting into an exercise routine
January 02, 2015 - 7:33 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Improving fitness may be one of the top resolutions made each year, and why not? With the promise of increased lifespan and improved quality of life, it just makes sense.
10 activities you can do to meet your daily exercise requirements
December 26, 2014 - 10:27 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If your latest exercise is having a Netflix marathon while you wear sweatpants you wouldn't dare to wear in public, you might want to reconsider your options. The number one New Year’s resolution people make (and usually don’t end up following) is to get in shape – New Year, new beginning.

Adults should get at least 20 minutes of exercise per day, which can help prevent premature death, heart disease and stroke among other things.
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THOMPSON: Why I have hope today's youth will do better than my generation
OPINION As I was considering what to write during the holidays, I remembered one of my columns from a few years ago. It doesn’t mention Christmas or Hanukkah or Kwanza, but after I updated some statistics, I bel

iN VIDEO: Kamloops baker gives crash course on making the perfect macaron
The kitchen at Mary Ann’s Macarons in Kamloops is clean and comfortable, a place where thousands of festive macarons are made all year round. The baker behind the business is Ashley Funk, although she is known by many customers and fe

Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don't have the right to advertise on billboards or other places because marijuana itself remains illegal under federal law, an appeals court says. The owner of a me

iN MAPS: The most exciting Christmas lights to see in Vernon
There are an abundance of festive houses in Vernon that go all out on their Christmas decorations, illuminating the street with Christmas cheer. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into th

How a swordsman is keeping historic martial arts alive in the Okanagan