Resources

At OnSide, one of out primary focuses is to dispel some of the gimmicky advice out there and replace it with evidence-backed fitness, nutrition and health advice.

We’ve created some resources and published some articles surrounding the stuff that we know best. Give it a read, you’ll be a little healthier because of it!

Each week we publish blog articles, news articles, resources and so much else in the OnSide Resources section.

Our goal is to be able to help our community make the right decisions when it comes to their health and fitness.

 

Our Top Resources

NUTRITION

The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Eating

FITNESS

Getting in Shape: A Beginners Tutorial

HEALTH

The Effects of Declining Health.

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Should You Hire A Female Personal Trainer?

Should You Hire A Female Personal Trainer?

If you're considering hiring a personal trainer, I'm sure you've thought of whether you should hire a female personal trainer or a male personal trainer. There are certainly no shortage of reasons to work with a personal trainer, but you might be better off with a...

Weightlifting at Any Age

Weightlifting at Any Age

Over the years, we have seen firsthand the positive impact that weightlifting can have on people of all ages. While many people may assume that weightlifting is only for young athletes, the truth is that weightlifting can be incredibly beneficial for everybody,...

Should I Try CrossFit in Halifax?

Should I Try CrossFit in Halifax?

People who have come into OnSide in Halifax have told us they hummed and hawed over questions like this for literally years. Should I try CrossFit? Is CrossFit right for me? Am I in good enough shape to do CrossFit? If you've known someone who does CrossFit, you...

Building strength and avoiding plateaus

Building strength and avoiding plateaus

There's no getting around the need for resistance training. Though there is a way to get around hitting plateaus in your fitness program. Lifting is critical to maintaining physical health. It becomes even more important as we age. One of the problems that many people...