One of the most misunderstood concepts in exercise is strength training. A properly designed program will not only strengthen your muscles but also the tendons and ligaments that support the
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In addition to owning a personal training studio, I test and certify personal trainers. Over the years, I have certified more than 1,000 trainers and seen hands on what it
One of my favourite things this time of year is getting back to my regular routine. Up with the kids at 6: 30 a.m., out the door by 7: 45
For the past 20 years, rarely has a day gone by when someone hasn’t asked me what is the best way to … you fill in the blank. The answer
At the time of this article we are four weeks into my goal of losing 25 pounds by Sept. 30. To date, I have lost eight pounds, for an average
Last month one of the great thinkers of our time, Stephen Covey, passed away. He was 79 and died due to complications following a bike accident. His most influential book
I have been on vacation the last couple of weeks so I am writing this column while at the Pinery Provincial Park near Grand Bend, where I am camping with
One of my core beliefs is that exercise can and should be fun most of the time. I know that some people will look at me like I am an
One of the comments we dread hearing this time of year is: “I am going to be more active outside.” It means we will see some of our clients less
This past week I met with quite a few new exercisers. A common theme with three women over 55 years old was their fear of failure. Each woman had not