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Whether you are passionate about fitness, hiking, cycling, or simply looking for the latest sports trends, you've come to the right place. Discover our captivating articles that cover a multitude of topics, from expert advice to recommendations for the best equipment. Stay at the top of your game and fully enjoy your outdoor adventures with our Experts’ help.

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Winter Sports

Alpine Skiing

Winter Sports

How to Choose Your Alpine Skis

If there’s ever a great reason to celebrate the return of winter, it is the feeling of strapping the skis back on! However, before hitting the slopes, this sport requires to have the appropriate equipment. If you’ve already taken the time to pick your alpine ski boots, then you will need to select your skis with equal care. Make your shopping easier by taking into consideration the criteria below before getting your equipment.

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Snowboard

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How to Choose the Right Snowboard

Fresh snow, blue skies and legs that are itching to hit the slopes? This year, why not enjoy the joys of winter while snowboarding! It's a winter sport that offers unique sliding sensations and for those who want a little more adrenaline, combines speed and acrobatics. To ensure the best conditions, it's important to choose your snowboard carefully, depending on the type of riding you're going to do. Here's how to shop for your new snowboard.

Winter Sports

Cross-Country Skiing

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Cross-Country Skiing: Key Points to Consider Before Ski Purchase

In Quebec, cross-country skiing has always been an activity of choice for winter sports enthusiasts. Not only does it provide scenic pathways to explore wilderness areas, but it is also an excellent aerobic workout. Here are a few suggestions to help you buy the right equipment and get the most out of this great outdoor activity.

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Alpine Touring Equipment

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How to Choose Your Alpine Touring Equipment

Climbing a mountain to earn your descent, is the very essence of alpine touring. This sport, which combines downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and winter hiking, is attracting more and more enthusiasts, whether in the powdery fields of Gaspé or on the climbing trails of Quebec's finest ski resorts.

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Technical Clothing: The Ultimate Guide to Purchase, Use, and Care

There was a time when being active in the great outdoors could be something of a hassle, but no more. Nowadays, thanks to the continually improving quality, efficiency, and light weight of technical clothing, you can suit yourself up to get the most out of your outdoor adventures—whatever the weather.

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Fitness Resolutions: Starting the New Year Off Strong

The holidays are a time of hearty meals, family bonding and drink-heavy evenings. After this period of slight excess—mild indulgence, some might say—we often start the new year with “get in shape” at the top of our list of resolutions.

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What to Eat Before and During a Half Marathon: Useful Tips

Marathons and half-marathons are often considered the ultimate goal for runners. The finish line is like the final exam after a season of training.

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Running

Run Smart: Preparing to Avoid Common Running Injuries

If you’ve taken a break from jogging due to injury, bad weather or a packed schedule, and you’re itching to get back up to speed in time for spring, that’s great! Just be sure to take your time to do it right.

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Level Up: Intermediate Running Plan To Push Your Limits

If you have successfully completed the beginner program and would like to go on to a more demanding level, you’ve come to the right place!

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How to Gear Up for Winter Running

Finally, the cold weather has arrived. Thinking that you should put a halt to your outdoor running until spring?

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Running

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Strategies for Making Time for Sports in a Busy Schedule

As your career flourishes, you’ll find yourself spending the majority of your day juggling your time between work, meetings, family and friends. But are you finding it difficult to include fitness activities into your schedule? Don’t fret, you are not alone. To help, we’ve put together a simple and easy-to-follow plan to help you incorporate fitness into your day without taking away from your vibrant social life, your sleep or your work.

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Hydration Backpacks for Trail Runners: A Must-Have Accessory

No matter where or how you stay active, your body needs regular hydration in order to perform well and maintain a constant temperature.

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Trail Running

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4 Experts Tips for Finding the Perfect Sports Bra

Because sports bras are usually hidden beneath tank tops and t-shirts, it’s easy to be tempted to replace them with whatever everyday bra we have on hand, but that would be a huge mistake.

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Weight Training and Fitness

Everything You Need to Know About Insulated Clothing

To deal with the winter weather, we do not always want to bundle up like the Michelin man. The alternative? Insulated, warmer, thinner clothing that moves with you. So here are some tips for choosing a parka, jacket or anorak… to protect yourself adequately against the bitter cold.

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How to Stay Active at Work

Have you ever heard the expression “sitting is the new smoking”? This may seem like an exaggeration, but it’s not. Studies show that maintaining a seated posture for long periods can have devastating effects on your health. If you have sore shoulders at the end of the day, a neck that cracks, if your legs are numb or if you notice you’re constipated, it’s time to slip some healthy new habits into your work day!

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Weight training and fitness

Explore Hikes with Breathtaking Views

Quebec is a magnificent and grandiose province, rich in natural beauty and water options, all of which offer breathtaking views for hikers.

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Hiking Made Easy : A Practical Guide To Your First Outings

Outdoor lovers know that enjoying a great hike is all in the preparation. Whether you’re heading out on an afternoon, all-day or five-day excursion, take the time to prepare yourself well so that you get the most out of it.

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Fall Hiking: How to Dress to Stay Dry and Warm

Finally, fall is here! While the new season means cooler weather that is ideal for outdoor fun, the change in seasons naturally introduces new challenges regarding outerwear.

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How to Fit Swimming Into Your Routine

With the arrival of fall and a return to our winter habits comes the ideal moment for switching up (or starting!) your workout routine. Rediscover the athletics behind a fun summer pastime: swimming.

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Tips on How to Choose the Perfect Winter Jacket

For every season there is a jacket! In the summer, we choose light material for evenings and cooler days, but in the winter, we need to think about the best protection for our needs. But what to do when faced with so many choices on the market?

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Discover 5 Idyllic Trails for Snowshoeing in Quebec

Do you dream of snow-covered mountain landscapes? Then discover snowshoeing and enjoy the great outdoors to the fullest! Not only is this sport accessible to everybody, it’s an excellent way to get around in the mountains in winter, whether you’re pushing yourself to new limits or going for a family outing. Plus, it’s a great way to discover breathtaking winter landscapes. Set off and explore Quebec’s five most breathtaking trails.

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Getting Started at the Gym: Strategies for Staying Motivated and Reaching Your Goals

Have you thought of getting a gym membership? Or would you like to but feel a bit intimidated by all the dumbbells and machines? Take a step back and consider your objectives for your physical transformation so that you can beat your demons and keep your resolutions under the best conditions at the gym.

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Weight Training and Fitness

Leave No Trace: The Key Principles Of Zero-waste Hiking

Spring isn’t here yet, but we’re already thinking about all the equipment we will need for our forest trips in the upcoming seasons.

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Eco-responsibility

9 Must-Follow Guidelines for Good Conduct on Ski Hills

Skiing may be a solo sport, but a skier is rarely alone on the slopes. This means that skiers have a few rules to respect to ensure safe skiing for everybody. In fact, did you know there is a mountain code of conduct? Whether you’re a downhill skier, snowboarder or any other kind of skier, it’s your responsibility to remain alert. Make sure you have an amazing day of skiing, in a safe environment, by knowing and respecting these nine safety guidelines.

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4 Tips to Staying Active While Traveling

It isn’t always easy to keep up with a workout routine or to stay active everyday. Now imagine having to pack your bags and hitting the road for a vacation or for a business trip.

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5 Reasons to Make Walking a Habit

If you’re the kind of person who’s not really into exercise, if you can’t find the time for it in your busy schedule, or if you don’t want to shell out for a gym membership, then walking is for you. It has a surprising number of health benefits, yet it’s a simple physical activity that needs no real planning or prep.

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Practical Tips For Choosing The Perfect Hiking Boots

Hiking shoes and boots are designed for those out on more than a single-day trek to the woods or mountains carrying relatively heavy backpacks, and dealing with varied, primarily uneven terrain.

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Hiking

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Open Water Swimming: Dive Into Adventure and Push Your Limits

It is a well-known fact that swimming is a complete sport that combines both cardio and muscular training. With summer bringing heat waves and the need to cool off, why not enjoy a refreshing swim? Luckily, our immense province is dotted with large rivers often perfect for open water swimming. This type of swim will give you a feeling of well-being and freedom.

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