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Jill Barker

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Fitness columnist for Postmedia. Run, swim, bike, lift, sweat.
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Fitness: Be astute when choosing a smartwatch

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By Jill Barker Verified, Ron Carroll Verified
| Montreal Gazette Verified
Wearable tech has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry that has yet to reach its peak. What started out as a simple wrist band that tracked daily steps, technology designed to monitor movement and health is now found in watches, rings, sunglasses, glasses, swim googles, necklaces and clothing. Fitness fanatics were early adopters with most second- and third-generation wearables expanding their features to include detailed training metrics for runners, swimmers and cyclists.
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Barker: Superior fitness is a hallmark of great hockey players

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By Jill Barker Verified
| Montreal Gazette Verified
There’s nothing like playoff hockey to showcase the athleticism of Canada’s favourite game. And with three Canadian teams making it into the first round of the NHL playoffs, families from coast to coast are glued to their television sets watching some of the best players in the world vie for the coveted Stanley Cup. We’re not the only ones obsessed with a game where the puck travels close to 160 km/h and players reach speeds in excess of 17 km/h.
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Fitness: Go outside and play

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By Jill Barker Verified
| Montreal Gazette Verified
As parents, we’ve witnessed the change that happens when kids head outside to play. Mood elevates. Energy levels are regulated. Behaviour improves. As grown-ups, there are days when we could use some of that magic. Yet, adults are often remiss in harnessing the positivity synonymous with play.
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