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Forget the shuffle button when you exercise — deliberately bring out all the ladies like Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Rihanna. Sitting stationary on a bike for an hour is extremely unexciting and monotonous. Getting pumped for the gym is already hard to do and when you’re there, getting into the exercise is just as difficult. However, listening to music can make what seems like a chore that much more tolerable. Music can also boost your exercise performance, making you work out even harder. Jim Waterhouse and his colleagues at Liverpool John Moores University conducted a study that will appear later this year in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. In the study, they secretly sped up or slowed down music by 10% and observed the effect on the subjects riding exercise bikes. Sure enough, the riders unconsciously sped up or slowed down. The theory... MORE

May 01 Culture This one-day show continues to be a strong destination for antiques and collectibles enthusiasts. With more than 150 antique and collectible dealers from... MORE
Jun 01-06 Culture This festival showcases Canadian and international cinematic talent, with each specifically themed 90-minute program offering five to 22 films. ... MORE
Jun 01-30 Culture Get your dose of live, alternative theatre and art in British Columbia’s largest theatre festival. There will be more than 65 different groups and... MORE
Jun 02 Culture Being the longest continuously touring show in American theatre history, Cats has revolutionized musical theatre and become a favourite family musical... MORE
Apr 29-May 09 Culture With more than 170 films, Hot Docs holds the largest documentary film festival, conference and market in North America.... MORE
May 03-09 Escapes The United Nations declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity. Watch and see if you can spot the 265 species of birds that have been recorded... MORE
Jun 05-12 Culture The National Arts Centre will be moved with beautiful contemporary dance. Daring, provocative and engaging, these leaders in the Canadian dance community... MORE
Jun 04-06 Flavours Eat, drink and be educated during this two-day festival which aims to inform the nation’s foodies about sustainable food sources.... MORE
May 07-16 Culture This year, the DOXA Documentary Film Festival’s theme is Motion Pictures. Keeping with the Winter Olympics, these documentaries will revolve around... MORE
Jun 07-11 Culture Put “painting” on your summer hobby list and get tips from B.C. artist Alex Fong. Learn the basics of self-expression through this underrated... MORE
Jun 08-Oct 30 Culture Jaw exercises are a requirement before you see Kiss Me, Kate because it’s sure to make you constantly laugh with the bickering and sabotaging from... MORE
May 08-12 Flavours For a week, the restaurants and shops in Toronto’s classiest neighbourhood, Bloor-Yorkville, host wine tastings, dinners, seminars and other events... MORE
May 09 Escapes Go wild this Mother’s Day by taking Mom to a delicious brunch at an original venue. After eating like animals at the chef’s buffet, head off... MORE
May 09-Oct 31 Escapes The site of the bloodiest fight in the War of 1812, and a place still alive with spirits and apparitions. On a candlelit guided walking tour, you get... MORE
May 12-Oct 09 Culture Get ready for laughs with this outrageous play about high-society women who back-stab and schetme to win back their own husbands.... MORE
Jun 18 Escapes Spend a day with family and watch a parade and other live entertainment. There are also games to play, Native cuisine to sample, and talent show performers... MORE
Jun 19-20 Sports The festival welcomes teams from all across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean islands, Europe and Asia to the most exciting summer event in Toronto. Expect... MORE
Jun 19-20 Flavours Succulent shellfish and fabulous food and wine await at the fourth annual Comox Valley Shellfish Festival. Spectators will also be treated to demonstrations... MORE
May 21-24 Escapes Westerns take on the West Coast when the rodeo comes to town. Watch bull riding and horse rodeo, and enjoy a free Chilliwack concert.... MORE
Jun 24-Jul 04 Culture Bow your head and swing your hips to some of the greatest jazz music from accomplished international musicians. Taking place in the heart of downtown,... MORE
May 25-26 Culture Get ready for your stomach to hurt because this event brings a serious dose of comedy. The critically acclaimed festival includes four shows and more... MORE
May 26-29 Culture This multi-faceted ensemble goes beyond jazz, blues and popular music to bring Afrocentric chorale music to Toronto from around the world.... MORE
May 28-30 Style The eco-conscious — and those who want to be — can both benefit from this exhibit. Get informed on how to make your life — and our world... MORE
May 28-29 Spaces This province wide solar celebration runs in conjunction with Europe’s annual solar week, SolarBC and nine Solar Communities are hosting the event.... MORE
May 29-31 Sports Ahoy, matey! Watch — or participate — in a yacht race in the beautiful city of Victoria. Have your barbeques ready for the Victoria Day weekend.... MORE
May 01-30 Culture Experience the romance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on stage, one of the Citadel’s most popular and successful productions of all time.... MORE
May 01-02 Sports Hosted just outside the city, the E2C will push your navigational abilities and your body to the limit as you explore more than 200 sq. km. of forests,... MORE
Apr 01-04 Culture The show has been around since 1945 and they’re still bringing innovative gift ideas in art, furniture, fashion, home décor, toys and food. Featuring... MORE
Jun 02-05 Culture The word “dreamspeaker” has its roots in indigenous film culture, where the emerging art was referred to as the act of speaking one’s... MORE
Jun 04-05 Culture Enjoy a screening of some of your favourite classics while listening to live accompaniment by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and conductor William Eddins.... MORE
May 07-08 Flavours What could be more beautiful than Banff’s natural surroundings? A Grand Tasting Hall filled with more than 60 exhibitors and their assortment of... MORE
Apr 08 Flavours The Wine Fair features 350 wines accompanied by delectable appetizers, all included with the cost of your ticket. Bid on a silent auction and savour samples... MORE
Apr 08 Culture The 1968 masterpiece that brought us “Blackbird,” “Helter Skelter” and “Sexy Sadie” is recreated live on stage, track... MORE
Apr 09 Culture Buddy Guy has a long list of accomplishments like five-time Grammy award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. This one-night special performance... MORE
Apr 09 Flavours Beer enthusiasts can sample all kinds of ale and lager. With more than 20 brewers set to attend, you won’t want to miss this perfect excuse to extend... MORE
Apr 09 Culture This concert features the Big Band, students and faculty jazz combos on the Mainstage. The Red Deer College arts program invites you to take part in an... MORE
Jun 09-26 Culture During the Second World War, LIFE magazine writer Kate Miller is sent to a small southern town to interview three soldiers’ wives living with their... MORE
Apr 09-11 Style Renew your wardrobe this spring at the Portobello West Fashion & Art Market. The market features more than 80 designers of jewelry, clothes, art, accessories,... MORE
Apr 10 Sports Ski, bike, paddle and run your way into spring in this season-ending race. Get your friends or go solo — just get your competitor’s hat on... MORE
Apr 09-11 Spaces Featuring some of the best log and timber frame construction in Canada, the show attracts thousands of visitors from British Columbia to the northern... MORE
Apr 11 Culture Celebrate the season of rebirth with Dvorak, Debussy and Brahms. Fun fact: Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, which is typically performed in under... MORE
Jun 12-13 Sports Dust off that ol’ two-wheeler — this cycling event is back for a weekend of family-oriented, recreational fun on the Confederation Trail.... MORE
Apr 12-18 Culture It’s a homecoming of sorts for the 39th Juno Awards, as the annual music celebration returns to the city that hosted its first cross-country road... MORE
Apr 14 Flavours This spring fundraiser celebrates contemporary food, art and culture. Come see six of Calgary’s top chefs engaged in a friendly culinary competition.... MORE
Apr 14 Culture Glass slippers are traded in for ballet ones in this twist on the classic fairy tale. An old woman, a seed and magical fairies conspire to help our heroine... MORE
May 15 Culture The award-winning standup comedian takes his act to the East Coast for 11 shows, the last in Charlottetown... MORE
Apr 15 Culture Wine connoisseurs can celebrate their drink of choice and support local Canadian art. Selected artists will exhibit their art-turned-wine-bottle-cover... MORE
Apr 15-17 Sports Buns of steel, here we come! Put your stair climbers away for a day and work it off on the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps to bring awareness about climate... MORE
Apr 16 Spaces Get your thumbs ready – and green – for the sunny spring and summer days ahead. You can book your own booth and showcase your gardening inventions.... MORE
Jun 16-26 Culture Laughter is the best medicine, so treat yourself to a health-kick this June at Improvaganza, Calgary’s annual improvisation-based comedy festival.... MORE
Apr 17 Flavours Tickle your tastebuds with wine from Alcool NB Liquor’s current portfolio and gourmet food prepared by the Delta’s culinary pros. The event,... MORE
Apr 19-25 Flavours Attend North America’s premier wine festival in Vancouver city. Sip and savour the myriad of international wines at dozens of events.... MORE
Jun 20 Automotive We can’t promise that the Flintstones’ human-powered car will be one of those featured, but auto buffs will love the assortment of vehicles... MORE
Apr 20-24 Culture This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Mark Critch hosts this year’s event, in which Canadian and American comedians descend upon venues around the city... MORE
Apr 20 Culture Nominated for five Tony awards, Rock of Ages is having its Canadian premiere this April. Be prepared to have your face melted when the cast belts out... MORE
Jun 21-27 Culture The Calgary Jazz Association presents their annual jazz festival, taking place at venues across the city and featuring local, Canadian and international... MORE
May 22 Escapes Every year, brave souls make like an Arctic bruin by dashing into the frigid lake waters of Labrador West. You can watch or participate — those... MORE
Jun 22-26 Culture Named after the Nickel theatre, the first theatre in Newfoundland to show “talking pictures,” this annual event celebrates the big 1-0 this... MORE
Jun 23-Aug 25 Culture Budding songbirds do battle on the Market Square boardwalk in year eight of this annual event. The competition kicks off on the 23rd and takes place every... MORE
Apr 23-25 Sports Featuring sports and recreational equipment and plenty of shows, this three-day exhibition will be Petawawa’s largest event yet with an estimated... MORE
Jun 23 Culture Take part in the popular Irish rock band’s second tour through Edmonton. U2 became one of the most popular groups in the ‘80s and has continued... MORE
Apr 24-25 Sports Honour the place we all call home: our planet Earth with the Earth Run. Help our planet and raise money to add to the more than $24,000 already raised... MORE
Apr 24-30 Culture “Seduction, betrayal, manipulation, amorality, arrogance, bullying; it’s all in a day’s work for Don Giovanni.” Enjoy a day at... MORE
May 24 Culture Olé! The symphony wraps up its orchestra season with a sonic journey into Spain, featuring soloist Daniel Bolshoy on classical guitar. Hear Bizet’s... MORE
Apr 25-27 Culture With more than 70 internationally renowned design and technology presenters and panel specialists covering the creative, technical and business aspects... MORE
Apr 24-25 Escapes Wannabe explorers and seasoned travelers alike should attend the ONLY consumer show in Canada that brings together more than 200 exhibitors of outdoor... MORE
Jun 25-Jul 07 Culture The festival is the largest of its kind in North America. It draws artists from around the world and offers local artisans a unique opportunity to showcase... MORE
Jun 26-27 Culture This one-of-a-kind event is exactly what it sounds like — a fleet of canoes spirit almost 200 musicians down the Tobique River while they perform... MORE
May 28-30 Escapes For three days a sea of tartan will take over Baird’s Memorial Campground, situated on the banks of the Saint John River. Last year’s installment... MORE
May 30 Sports Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run! Voted the Best Road Race in Alberta in 2009, the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon caters to all fitness levels... MORE
May 25-29 Culture Come enjoy a five-day celebration with international performers, music, dance and storytelling. More than 80 shows will be presented, featuring performers... MORE
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