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We’ve all got health and wellness goals, whether we want a better night’s rest or we’ve been meaning to finally set up that home workout space. With mind-blowing Black Friday deals across Canada, however, now is the time to start taking steps toward achieving those goals. From workout equipment and supplements to kitchen essentials and mindfulness tools, here are some of the best bargains available right now.

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21% off

If you’ve been looking to get into the Peloton game and are gearing up for a home workout routine in the New Year, now is the time to grab one of these machines. The Bike+ model is 21 per cent off at Amazon for Black Friday, helping you to save some money while inching closer to those cardio and strength goals.

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36% off

Get a better idea of your sleep, heart rate and activity minutes with this advanced health tracker, which is now more than 30 per cent off. This smart watch includes more than 40 exercise modes, is compatible with some workout machines, stays charged for up to a week, and is so lightweight that you’ll barely feel it on your wrist. Grab one in porcelain or black.

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25% off

Saje Pocket Farmacy Black Friday

Sage Wellness currently has 25 per cent off its entire online store (and free shipping for orders over $60), which makes now a great time to stock up on your favourite essential oils. We love this kit in particular, which is designed to get you through the holidays. It comes with five roll-on oils to tackle all of life’s ups and downs: negativity, uneasiness, sluggishness, racing thoughts and social battery.

 

22% off

If you’re looking to improve the air quality of your home with a beloved machine that also heats and cools the space, the Dyson purifier is now $200 off for Black Friday. This machine detects airborne particles and gases and diagnoses and reports them in real time, so you can know exactly what’s going on in your living space.

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25% off

Foam rollers are great to smooth out sore muscles and work on knots. But Therabody’s wave roller offers next-level warm-ups and recovery with its large-muscles roller. It includes five customizable vibration frequencies to reduce tension and improve mobility, plus the included app helps guide you through your specific needs with each session.

42% off

Workout, walk or meal prep to your favourite podcast or tunes with these sleek, Bluetooth-enabled headsets, which come in three colours and are on sale for an impressive 42 per cent off. They feature up to 50-hours of battery life and charge quickly, plus they’re lightweight, snug, and come with a multipoint connection that allows you to switch quickly between devices.

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22% off

Save more than $100 on this blending powerhouse, which doesn’t just make the smoothest smoothies but it can also chop, emulsify and heat your healthy, homemade meals. If you want to stretch your produce even farther or experiment more in the kitchen, this beloved gadget will help.

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74% off

If your goal is to walk more in the coming months but you’re not a fan of the colder weather, a walking pad is a brilliant solution. Stash one under your desk or couch and easily pull it out when you’re getting work done or watching TV. If you’re on the fence, now might be the time to invest, because this well-reviewed walking pad is on sale for a whopping 76 per cent off.

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26% off

Everyone knows it’s important to drink enough water, but that can be a hard thing to remember every day. This half-gallon water bottle can definitely help, no matter your activity. It’s insulated so the water stays cold for up to 48 hours, and it comes with a straw and spout lid for easy drinking. It also includes a carrying pouch, carabiner and paracord handle so that you actually can bring it with you anywhere you go.

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31% off

We read a lot about light and sleeping patterns, and the importance of getting the right types of light for a better night’s rest. With that in mind, this smart sleep alarm features a coloured sunrise simulation to help wake you up easier during those dark mornings. It also features customizable dimming lights and gentle sounds to help you get to sleep even faster.

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50% off

Headspace Black Friday Sale

Whether you want to get into meditation, increase your mindfulness, or access more articles and resources that will help you find your calm, Headspace is a great online tool to help you achieve your goals. And now, thanks to Black Friday, membership is 50 per cent off. Choose from a monthly or yearly payment plan and find your zen today.

 

40% off

Keeping your health in check is more than a number on the scale, which is why this smart scale offers a bigger picture. It tracks 13 body measurements like BMI, body fat percentage, bone mass and skeletal muscle, and includes an app that stores that info for you, complete with charts and goal tracking.

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11% off

Magnesium supplements have been gaining popularity for those who want a better night’s sleep. We’ve started taking these capsules before bed and find that when we do, we sleep longer without waking up as many times throughout the night. We also feel more rested in the mornings. If you want to try them for yourself, they’re on sale for Black Friday at Healthy Planet. (Always consult with a health care professional before starting any new supplement or routine.)

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23% off

Boozy advent calendars have become all the rage, and there are drinks aplenty to go around during the holidays. Give your body a break with these tasty mocktails from Canadian company Upside Drinks, which offer advent calendars for those who want to abstain this season. For Black Friday, they‘re even offering a 23 per cent discount.

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Shelfy Black Friday

If you’ve been stocking up on fresh produce and finding that it never lasts as long as you intended, perhaps it’s time to invest in a device that will extend its shelf life. That’s what Shelfy promises to do with its two-year warranty and 14-day return policy. The device eliminates bacteria and odours in the fridge, slowing down the ripening of fruits and veggies to help you stretch your groceries even longer.

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Put the fun back in your fitness routine with this 10-minute follow-along workout from The Curvy Girl Trainer Lacee Green

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Ever feel like beginner-friendly workouts are anything but?

That’s how BODi Super Trainer Lacee Green felt, so she devised a three-week, entry-level program designed for genuine newcomers to exercise—or those just getting back into it.

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Higher fitness levels linked to lower risk of depression, dementia – Harvard Health

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People with high cardiorespiratory fitness were 36% less likely to experience depression and 39% less likely to develop dementia than those with low cardiorespiratory fitness. Even small improvements in fitness were linked to a lower risk. Experts believe that exercise’s ability to boost blood flow to the brain, reduce bodywide inflammation, and improve stress regulation may explain the connection.

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These 20-Minute Burpee Workouts Replaced His Entire Gym Routine – and Transformed His Physique

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These 20-Minute Burpee Workouts Replaced His Entire Gym Routine – and Transformed His Physique

While many swear by them, most people see burpees as a form of punishment – usually dished out drill sergeant-style by overzealous bootcamp PTs. Often the final blow in an already brutal workout, burpees are designed to test cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and mental grit. Love them or loathe them, they deliver every time.

For Max Edwards – aka Busy Dad Training on YouTube – they became a simple but highly effective way to stay fit and lean during lockdown. Once a committed powerlifter, spending upwards of 80 minutes a day in the gym, he was forced to overhaul his approach due to fatherhood, lockdown and a schedule that no longer allowed for long, structured lifting sessions.

‘Even though I was putting in hours and hours into the gym and even though my physique was pretty good, I wasn’t becoming truly excellent at any physical discipline,’ he explained in a YouTube video.

‘I loved the intentionality of training,’ says Edwards. ‘The fact that every session has a point, every rep in every set is helping you get towards a training goal, and I loved that there was a clear way of gauging progression – feeling like I was developing competence and moving towards mastery.’

Why He Walked Away From Powerlifting

Despite that structure, Edwards began to question whether powerlifting was sustainable long-term.

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‘My sessions were very taxing on my central nervous system. I was exhausted between sessions. It felt as if I needed at least nine hours of sleep each night just to function.’

He also noted that his appetite was consistently high.

But the biggest drawback was time.

‘I could not justify taking 80 minutes a day away from my family for what felt like a self-centred pursuit,’ he says.

A Simpler Approach That Stuck

‘Over the course of that year I fixed my relationship with alcohol and I developed, for the first time in my adult life, a relationship with physical training,’ says Edwards.

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With limited time and no access to equipment, he turned to burpees. Just two variations, four times a week, with each session lasting 20 minutes.

‘My approach in each workout was very simple. On a six-count training day I would do as many six-counts as I possibly could within 20 minutes. On a Navy Seal training day I would do as many Navy Seal burpees as I could within 20 minutes – then in the next workout I would simply try to beat the number I had managed previously.’

This style of training is known as AMRAP – as many reps (or rounds) as possible.

The Results

Edwards initially saw the routine as nothing more than a six-month stopgap to stay in shape. But that quickly changed.

‘I remember catching sight of myself in the mirror one morning and I was utterly baffled by the man I saw looking back at me.’

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He found himself in the best shape of his life. His energy levels improved, his resting heart rate dropped and his physique changed in ways that powerlifting hadn’t quite delivered.

‘It has been five years since I have set foot in a gym,’ he says. ‘That six-month training practice has become the defining training practice of my life – and for five years I have trained for no more than 80 minutes per week.’

The Burpee Workouts

1/ 6-Count Burpees

20-minute AMRAP, twice a week

How to do them:

  • Start standing, feet shoulder-width apart
  • Crouch down and place your hands on the floor (count 1)
  • Jump your feet back into a high plank (count 2)
  • Lower into the bottom of a push-up (count 3)
  • Push back up to plank (count 4)
  • Jump your feet forward to your hands (count 5)
  • Stand up straight (count 6)

20-minute AMRAP, twice a week

How to do them:

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  • Start standing, feet shoulder-width apart
  • Crouch down and place your hands on the floor
  • Jump your feet back into a high plank
  • Perform a push-up (chest to floor)
  • At the top, bring your right knee to your right elbow, then return
  • Perform another push-up
  • Bring your left knee to your left elbow, then return
  • Perform a third push-up
  • Jump your feet forward
  • Stand or jump to finish

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Kate is a fitness writer for Men’s Health UK where she contributes regular workouts, training tips and nutrition guides. She has a post graduate diploma in Sports Performance Nutrition and before joining Men’s Health she was a nutritionist, fitness writer and personal trainer with over 5k hours coaching on the gym floor. Kate has a keen interest in volunteering for animal shelters and when she isn’t lifting weights in her garden, she can be found walking her rescue dog.

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