I (almost) never recommend that people buy exercise equipment? Ever. Why? It is rarely a good investment to buy home exercise equipment. Let me tell you about a client I had a few years ago. He was walking on the treadmill and decided he should have a treadmill exactly like the gym version at home too. I told him not …
Get strong this season
As a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, I see some very interesting things at the gym… If I could give you some advice, perform exercises that give you the biggest return for your investment. These exercises will help you maintain your functional strength, be a better athlete, improve your stamina and prevent injury. Whatever sport or activity you love, these will …
Why You Should Have a Seasonal Training Plan
Having a seasonal training plan can prevent injuries. A training plan helps you stay motivated and improve your fitness. Here is how a training plan can help you.
Three Recommendations
Three books, podcasts and two shows I recommend. Books The Reality Bubble. This is one of the best books I have read (well, actually listened to). The author Ziya Tong is entertaining, engaging and curious about out hidden world. She explores our collective blind spots that make it harder to see (or change) the future. If you are in Vancouver …
Pre-Season Training Goals
You might have watched or heard about the record-breaking marathon times that have been set in the last few weeks. These records are the culmination of many years of training with incremental goals along the way. These records did not fall by chance. What does that mean for your training plans? It means that not having a training plan, or …
High-fat health risks
It is widely recognized that being overweight is not healthy, but news about lung health highlights another reason to maintain your weight. The list of unhealthy side effects of gaining weight now includes asthma. Add that to the increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and atherosclerosis. Being overweight is a risk factor for asthma, but previously it was …
Top 5 training goals for your off-season
The top 5 goals of an off-season include the following: Rest and recovery are number one. This doesn’t mean don’t do any exercise, although it can temporarily. It does mean, shorter duration, lower intensity, less focus, and more fun. Go for a run because you love it, leave the heart rate monitor at home. Don’t worry about the distance, just …
Off-season goals
Last week I talked about the importance of changing your fitness routine with the seasons. Regardless if you love summer sports like running, cycling, tennis, triathlon or whether winter is your optimum season with cross-country or downhill skiing, skating, hockey. Regardless of your favourite and whether you participate in events, or not, you need an off-season. The importance of an …
7 Health Reasons to Eat Less Meat
Food choices have health consequences. By switching to a plant-based diet you can reduce your risk of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cancer, while reducing your environmental impact. Eat more plants for your health.