Jennifer Thompson
Jennifer Thompson is a marketer and mom who lives in Ontario. She loves writing, telling stories and using content to help reach other people who may be wondering about fitness and health. She’s happy to share her experiences as a regular person trying to navigate her own fitness journey. Whether it’s finding time to work out and be active while balancing work and family, eating better or even experimenting with new fitness technology, Jennifer hopes to share insight that others find useful. She feels strongly that the products and services Flaman Fitness offers can help offers meet their health and fitness goals.
You've been putting your treadmill to good use by walking every day, but now you've decided that you want to start running. That's great! We have some tips for you to make a safe transition from walking to running – both on the treadmill or hitting the road outdoors.
May is Foot Health Month and what better way to be kind to your feet than having the proper footwear when working out. Here are some tips on how to pick the right shoes for exercising (and no, we're not just talking colours to match your workout gear!)
So you've got some new exercise equipment. You're pretty good at using it a few times a week. But are you really getting the most out of your machine? Do you want to maximize your workout?
So you've recently bought a new cardio machine. Good for you! But are you unsure of what you should actually do on it? The simplest thing you can do is get on the equipment and start walking (or pedaling or striding). But that's not always enough to keep you motivated and excited enough that you keep coming back.
Are you looking for ways to increase your water intake? Drinking plenty of water each day has many known health benefits. Check out our 7 easy tips to help you drink more water each day.
It's a new year, and with that comes New Year's Resolutions. For many people, health and fitness goals are at the top of the list. In fact, according to a study from the Bank of Montreal, in 2014 the top resolutions for Canadians were about health and fitness (with personal finance as the number two issue).
Setting a resolution or having a specific goal is a great start, but to reach your goal you need to do three things, says Steve Brown, general manager of Flaman Fitness in Burlington.
They say a journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step. So I say to you: today's the day to take that first step towards a healthier lifestyle.
The holidays are upon us. And that means Christmas parties, Christmas baking and chocolates and treats wherever you look. Temptation is everywhere – but that doesn't mean your diet or healthy habits have to go out the window. Here are some helpful tips for finding that balance between enjoying yourself and still staying healthy over the holidays.
One of our salesmen is stepping into the ring to raise money for a local charity through a social boxing match.
I'll admit, I've been slacking with the treadmill lately. There is a lot going on in my personal life that is causing me some stress and I can't seem to get up in the morning (although walking on the treadmill would probably make me feel better). I need to get back on my work out schedule. One thing I find helpful to keep me motivated and get me back on track is setting goals. If you have a goal you're trying to reach, it gives you a great reason to step onto that treadmill every morning.