Articles, Exercises, and Programs

Welcome to Body Connections. We are central Alberta's source for health and wellness. We feature a fully equipped Fitness Center along with our extensive line of wellness products, classes and services. We have resistance trainer available, should you want to book a one on one session. We hope you find this web site enlightening and empowering as you work at achieving your personal fitness goals! Contact Body Connections if you should have any difficulty or require more information. 403 843 6768 www.bodyconnectionsab.com
 
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Flexibility and Stretching - Part 2
Mark Hines
In Part 2 of this series, Hines plunges deeper into the anatomy and realities of stretching!
Correct Breathing Patterns
Brian Bradley
We all know the importance of the diaphragm and it’s relevance to breathing, but Brian takes this well known muscle and teaches us a whole new function.
Chi to be Healthy
Joshua Rubin

In this article, Joshua Rubin touches on such topics as physical sickness, mental sickness, soul sickness and applying principles of the Universal Tao system to cultivate chi through meditation and nutrition.

Principles of Skiing Preparation
Chip Richards
Dear God, Don't Eat That! Part 1
Noah Hittner

Dive into Hittner’s new series and a reality check on the "age of processed foods and pharmaceuticals."

Living the Love Principle
Paul Chek
In his newest installment, Paul introduces us to the concept of the Love Principle, a balance of giving and regiving, and teaches us how to apply this principle in an effort to exist and experience life and the world around us more fully!
Sleep, Water & Food
Noah Hittner

Join Hittner as he explores the essence of health - from the inside out.

3D Abs
Nick Nilsson

Nick presents three unique abdominal exercises in the three major planes of movement guaranteed to help your clients achieve rock solid, super strong midsections!

Body Image and the Female Exerciser
Paul Russell
The role body image plays in the success or failure of the female exerciser is explained by Russell in this in-depth article.
Exercise of the month

Lateral Twisting Plank
Exercise Tips
Don`t forget to stretch!
Program of the month

Beginner Step 2