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Paul Landini is a personal trainer, health educator, and regular contributor to The Globe and Mail.

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October 12, 2018

In order for gyms to be truly inclusive spaces, members need to be aware of how their words and actions can have an impact on everyone around them.

In order for gyms to be truly inclusive spaces, members need to be aware of how their words and actions can have an impact on everyone around them.

Toxic gym culture is all around you, and ultimately staff should set the tone

July 27, 2018

The next hot trend in fitness? Recovery

July 6, 2018

If you’re past a certain age, you can’t expect your body to perform the way it did back in your glory days

If you’re past a certain age, you can’t expect your body to perform the way it did back in your glory days

Training tips for older athletes: Tweak your routines to avoid injury

Paul Landini

June 28, 2018

Paul Landini

Paul Landini

How to stay in shape while away from the gym during the summer

Paul Landini

June 1, 2018

France rugby players warm up prior to a weight-lifting session in this March, 2018, file photo.

France rugby players warm up prior to a weight-lifting session in this March, 2018, file photo.

The two essential tenets of strength training

May 20, 2018

Dr. Mehmet Oz is pictured during the production of The Dr. Oz Show in New York in this 2009 file photo.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is pictured during the production of The Dr. Oz Show in New York in this 2009 file photo.

How to avoid falling for fake fitness gurus

May 4, 2018

A woman in Canada dies every 20 minutes from heart disease.

A woman in Canada dies every 20 minutes from heart disease.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women – so why is no one talking about it?

April 22, 2018

How to reduce the risk of joint injuries in your fitness routine

March 30, 2018

In Ontario, it’s not required for these sorts of service animals to wear identifying harnesses or vests; if a person has a doctor’s note recommending the use of the animal, and that animal is well-behaved, it’s a violation of their rights to deny them access to services and facilities.

In Ontario, it’s not required for these sorts of service animals to wear identifying harnesses or vests; if a person has a doctor’s note recommending the use of the animal, and that animal is well-behaved, it’s a violation of their rights to deny them access to services and facilities.

Some people must work out to save their lives. Why are gyms failing them?

March 2, 2018

It’s time to let go of the notion you can’t be fat and fit

February 12, 2018

Studies have shown that social isolation can lead to a wide range of debilitating illnesses.

Studies have shown that social isolation can lead to a wide range of debilitating illnesses.

Spend time with like-minded people to help combat loneliness

PAUL LANDINI

January 28, 2018

Changing your perspective, or the location of your workout, can open an untapped well of motivation.

Changing your perspective, or the location of your workout, can open an untapped well of motivation.

Already bailing on your new fitness goal? Try these motivation mind tricks

January 8, 2018

Three tips to help you perfect your pull-ups

PAUL LANDINI

December 17, 2017

Santa Claus rides in his sleigh as he prepares for Christmas in the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi, Finland.

Santa Claus rides in his sleigh as he prepares for Christmas in the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi, Finland.

A fitness training regimen for seniors (and Santa Claus)

PAUL LANDINI

November 23, 2017

A gift guide for every kind of gym-goer

November 9, 2017

Traditional aerobic exercise has fallen out of focus among fitness enthusiasts, but it serves a useful purpose and should be part of your workout routine.

Traditional aerobic exercise has fallen out of focus among fitness enthusiasts, but it serves a useful purpose and should be part of your workout routine.

There are major health benefits to adding traditional cardio to your workouts

PAUL LANDINI

October 26, 2017

While it’s now easier and more socially acceptable to live a plant-based lifestyle, in the gym, the idea still raises some skeptical eyebrows.

While it’s now easier and more socially acceptable to live a plant-based lifestyle, in the gym, the idea still raises some skeptical eyebrows.

Forget what you think you know about veganism and fitness

PAUL LANDINI

October 12, 2017

With marijuana legalization set to hit Canada next year, it’s only a matter of time before pot-friendly gyms such as Power Plant begin to pop up across the country.

With marijuana legalization set to hit Canada next year, it’s only a matter of time before pot-friendly gyms such as Power Plant begin to pop up across the country.

Can marijuana help make us better athletes?

September 21, 2017

Created in part to build positive attitudes toward fitness during those formative grade-school years, the Canadian Fitness Awards were ultimately scrapped for achieving the exact opposite.

Created in part to build positive attitudes toward fitness during those formative grade-school years, the Canadian Fitness Awards were ultimately scrapped for achieving the exact opposite.

We must teach the kids of today that exercise doesn't have to happen in a gym to count

June 22, 2017

Electronic tracking bracelets are less than accurate and besides, exercise is a a meritocracy – hard work is what counts.

Electronic tracking bracelets are less than accurate and besides, exercise is a a meritocracy – hard work is what counts.

You don’t need Fitbits or gizmos to turn into a chiselled dynamo

PAUL LANDINI