Fitness Junk DeBunked

As Ontario begins to re-open, we discuss the arts valuable role in mental health in helping boost confidence, and making us feel more engaged and resilient. Besides these benefits, art engagement also alleviates anxiety, depression and stress. Our special guests chat about local pride projects and events to check out as we slowly return to our new normal.

The ILT chats with Maggie Wente, member of Serpent River First Nation. Maggie has a broad practice serving First Nations governments, their related entities, businesses and not-for-profit corporations. Maggie advises on Treaty and Aboriginal rights in litigation and negotiation, human rights of Indigenous people and in particular equality for First Nations children and individuals in programs and services, in particular in the child welfare system. Maggie also advised in Indian Act matters, reserve land management, and First Nations governance. We chat about the residential school system, their affects on Indigenous people, and the dark connection between these systems and the Canada Food Guide.

ILT co-founder Steph Iron Lioness and non-binary ILT coach Aziza Miller chat about gender with documentary film maker, ILT member Hannah Donegan.

The ILT team chats fitness vs. movement, and ways to make it a 'habit', that involve your friends, and families.

The ILT team examines the most recent government mandate for gyms, restaurants, and bars to shut down for 28 days. What it all means, and how we can continue to provide support to our community.

Coach Ron talks glute muscle, function, myths and glute training evolution over the decades. Coach Steph talks radical body positivity, twerking and stigmas with special guest, Katelyn Steven.

Ron and guest Erin Brown pass the mic to Steph, and listen while she leads a discussion about racism in the health and wellness industry.