Xpand Blog

Many of us are still waiting for our favourite studios to open their doors again. Luckily, there are plenty of great ways to break a sweat outdoors where you can stay safe and enjoy a little dose of nature. Here are a few tips to help you get the most of your outdoor workout! Stay Hydrated Consider taking in more water than you would normally drink during an indoor workout. Why? Because Mother Nature doesn’t use air conditioning. She follows her own plan and it might not include a refreshing breeze. So, if you’re used to downing a bottle of water...

Sometimes summertime can feel like anything but a break for parents. Throw in months of navigating a global pandemic, working from home, and the prospect of schools still being closed in September - it’s no wonder many parents are feeling overwhelmed. One great way for the whole family to blow off a little steam is to head outdoors. Fresh air and sunshine can go a long way towards regulating your mood and increasing your overall sense of well-being. Here at Xpand, we want you to move smarter, so we’ve compiled a list of some great summer activities you and your...

There is nothing like a fresh pair of white shoes to brighten up your Summer look. But, as you wear your sneakers around they can start to collect dirt, dust, and bacteria very quickly. The good news is, you don’t have to avoid white sneakers altogether, you’ll just have to take a few key steps to protect and maintain your shoes. It probably comes as no surprise that the Xpand team loves sneakers. So, we compiled a few of our favourite tips and tricks to help you keep your shoes looking fresh and clean all Summer long.  Protect Your Sneakers...

How I made a home gym and fitness routine using everyday house items  Hi, my name is Anthony and I am the Creative & Business Director at Xpand, and I use my passion for photography and business to build amazing partnerships. I am currently focusing on creating initiatives for Xpand to support our communities during this time, you can read more about some of the social initiatives I am working on at socialimpact.xpandlaces.com. Today, I want to talk about how to maintain a  home fitness routine while we practice social distancing. I know that working from home has been quite...

At Xpand, we are aware of the shortage of PPE (personal protective equipment) for medical workers, first-line responders, and all front-line workers who are courageously serving our communities. We believe that in times of crisis, we must stand strong together and unite forces to aid in whichever way we can. We are working with community leaders by donating our elastic laces so that we can continue supporting our healthcare heroes and at-risk-communities in creating face masks to help keep them safe and healthy.  Due to the shortage and high-demand for professional PPE to keep front-line workers safe, many have stepped...

We wanted to take some time to thank you for a great year! We had an incredible 2019 and hope you did too. We’d like to take a few minutes to recap on the year. CP24 December was a busy season for us! We had our first TV commercial showcased on CP24, one of Canada's leading specialty news channels.  Vaughan Mills Kiosk Earlier this year, we launched our first-ever retail location. Vaughan Mills is a mall north of Toronto. If you’re ever in the area, don’t hesitate to come to visit us! The Xpand booth can be found right outside...

The holidays are here… and we all know that traveling is a big part of the holiday season. Whether you are following the warm weather or visiting family out of state, traveling can be an exciting opportunity to relax, spend time with those you love and get some downtime.  But sometimes traveling is not all fun and games! You can experience delays, overbooked flights, tired kids and a list of things that can make it a bit of a nightmare.  But don't worry, as an avid traveler, I've gathered the best 6 tips that will make your family vacation go...

I've never been one to try new gadgets. In addition to skepticism, I’ve always thought that if something works, why change it?  I heard about these no-tie laces that supposedly provide “comfort, convenience, and performance.” Now, most of us learned how to tie our shoelaces when we were four or five years old… so why change that? I still remember eagerly showing my mom how fast and neatly I could tie my shoes - it was almost a right of passage into the whole “do it myself” phase of life. However, upon curiosity, I decided to venture out and try...