How to adjust when exercise in chilly weather leaves you cold
Working out in extreme temperatures -- hot or cold -- is always tricky and requires adjustments to your routine. One downfall of cold weather exercise is that our bodies automatically go into hibernation mode, craving fat and relaxation rather than a good workout. Luckily, on...
Kelowna Personal Trainer profile: Danielle Ayearst
Exercise is the Key to a Happy Life Danielle Ayearst knows what it’s like to set a goal and work tirelessly towards it. The Fitness on the Go trainer spent years playing competitive hockey before ultimately training with, and trying out for, Team Canada. Not long after, she...
Routine: Important Part of Achieving Goals
Long sunny summer days make it easy to get out of bed for your morning workout or run, but the days are getting shorter and colder, making those last few minutes under the covers more appealing. The key to remaining active lies in embracing a routine...
The benefits of exercise for chronic pain disorders
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and was told by her doctor that exercise would help to relieve her pain. She described to me how difficult it is (and, ironically, painful) to actually exercise, though, which prompted me to look into the...
Pet-xercise: working out with your dog or cat
Who is a bigger couch potato: you, or your pet? The obesity epidemic among North Americans doesn't stop at humans -- our pets are getting pudgy, too. Fitness companies have even started targeting pets with exercise classes and equipment like mini treadmills. Luckily, getting your pet in...
Couple’s fitness makes exercise fun
While the idea of couple’s fitness may conjure images of a cheesy montage straight from a romantic movie, it is actually a great way to spend time together and increase a couple’s bond. Not to mention it can make an otherwise bland workout fun. A...
How tired is too tired, post-workout?
How much exhaustion is normal? In this blog, I have often addressed the issues of over-exhaustion and over-exertion, warning not to overdo workouts to these points. I have also touched on staying motivated enough to push yourself to finish a workout. One thing I haven’t yet...
How and when to plan recovery breaks
When involved in an exercise regime, most people’s primary concern is how to make time for fitness, when they are going to exercise and for how long. Many don’t think about another important factor – when and how to take smart recovery breaks. Our bodies need...
Recent study shows fitness in middle-age reduces chronic diseases later in life
As if you need another reason to get fit – a recent study has shown how fitness in middle age can play a major role in preventing debilitating chronic diseases later in life. The study, which can be found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, took...
How to: prevent running injuries
With studies showing that approximately one third of runners get hurt each year, it’s important that runners and aspiring runners take the proper steps to avoid injuries before hitting the pavement. The most important step to take to prevent getting hurt is simple: preparation. Although...