When it comes to getting enough exercise, does it matter how we do it? This week, fitness reporter Alex Cyr looks at the rise of solo fitness, a trend that’s picking up steam while adult participation in team sports has dropped by nearly 20 per cent in the past couple decades. But in our isolated times, some wonder if going it alone is doing more harm than good. Writes Cyr: “Are these sexy new solo sports and fitness trends pushing us deeper into the jungles of our respective personal islands?” Read more.

Also this week, registered dietitian Leslie Beck offers six tips for staying on track with your healthy-eating habits now that we’re solidly into the new year. Read her tips.

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