About Samantha Speisman
Leading a healthy life hasn't always come naturally to Editor Sam Speisman, but in the last two years, she's given her lifestyle a total makeover. She developed a serious addiction to spinning, and made it her mission to find delicious (and nutritious) treats. Follow her each week as she tries to find the SweetFit balance.
balancing act: gym motivators
canada
(Apr.26.12)
Can't find the will to go from the sofa to the stair master? It's your lucky day - Sam's sharing five of her best motivation secrets.
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balancing act: shaping up for summer
canada
(Apr.19.12)
Every year since she was 15, Sam told herself that she'd get in good enough shape to sport a bikini. At 26, its finally the year she'll do it.
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balancing act: running gear wishlist
canada
(Apr.12.12)
After months (ahem, years) of slacking on her running routine, Sam — plus the entire sweetspot.ca editorial team — has signed up for a 10K.
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balancing act: testing out lipomassage
canada
(Apr.05.12)
Sam tests out LipoMassage (a non-invasive technique that aims to burn away fat cells).
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balancing act: my favourite words
canada
(Mar.29.12)
Sam's sharing her favourite four little words — can you guess what they are?
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balancing act: fitness lessons
canada
(Mar.22.12)
Sam's sharing some of the words of wisdom that she's learned at the Power Institute.
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the #1 tip for creating a workout routine
canada
(Mar.15.12)
Mia’s found the secret to creating a stellar workout routine and sticking to it.
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balancing act: boxing
canada
(Mar.08.12)
Sam has a new love in her life - and it's not a man or a pair of shoes.
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balancing act: power challenge update
canada
(Mar.01.12)
As promised (and against her better judgment), Sam's sharing pictures from week three of the Power Challenge.
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balancing act: power challenge update
canada
(Feb.23.12)
After Sam's first butt-kicking Power Challenge session, she went back. Guess that counts for something, right?
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balancing act: power challenge
canada
(Feb.14.12)
For some insane reason, Sam's allowing the trainers at the Power Institute in T.O. to kick her butt into gear. Check back each week for updates.
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balancing act: post-workout showers
canada
(Feb.09.12)
Do you shower immediately after the gym? It seems men and women disagree on how fast is fast enough.
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balancing act: vacation tips and tricks
canada
(Feb.02.12)
Are you planning a mid-winter vacation? Follow Sam's simple tips and tricks to make sure you don't veer off track.
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