The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) once again acknowledged that British Columbia is the healthiest province to live in the country. CBoC cited a few reasons for this accolade, specifically the general preference of British Columbians to smoke less, eat healthy, and be physically active. However, the CBoC also notes this does not necessarily reflect people’s attitude towards health, as residents of some areas that received low scores were generally content with themselves and their bodies.
It comes to no surprise, nevertheless, that fitness is one of the main priorities of many people living in this province, especially those who frequent the various health clubs in Coquitlam BC like Trevor Linden Fitness. Of course, these establishments are appealing for their obvious benefit of helping people stay healthy and reduce their risks of cancers and heart ailments. However, physical wellness is just one reason to visit a fitness club.
Alleviating stress is another good reason for exercising daily. While anybody can manage stress at their own will, it is often better to follow a suggested exercise plan as this has been proven to revitalize and create a better state of mind in most people. The CBoC supports this claim in their acknowledgment that many people living in the BC area tend to follow specific daily health routines like Tai Chi, probably due to the province’s relatively large Asian population.
Exercise is also considered a form of social leisure that people can enjoy with their co-workers, friends, and families. Trevor Linden Fitness, in particular, has a club within a club called “She’s Fit!” that caters exclusively to women. It is noted that sharing a daily routine with a colleague or loved one is one way to improve relationships.
Perhaps one of the most important benefits of fitness clubs is that they tend to encourage people to have a change of heart with regards to their health. The CBoC noted insufficient backing from policymakers to be one of the reasons why some provinces lag behind when it comes to healthy lifestyles. At the very least, fitness clubs can promote wellness at an individual level; some noteworthy gyms in Coquitlam offer clients meal plans to encourage them to eat healthy.
Only time will tell if the entire country can be as healthy as British Columbia in the future. However, that has more to do with the government rather than the public’s perception of the healthy life. In the meantime, plenty of people within and outside BC who are keeping healthy are also making fitness clubs even more relevant in many years to come.
