When there’s a Will there’s a Way
There are a myriad of excuses for why an individual doesn't workout. Generally, the excuse most often given is a lack of time. As a society, we're working long hours, taking the kids to soccer practice, running errands; anything but working out. We're just far...
Facts of Drinking while working toward our Fitness Goals!
You've had a great summer vacation and enjoyed what your "party time". There were picnics in the park, back yard barbecues, and alcohol. Your intentions of healthy eating have gone down the tubes. But! All is not lost. Here's the scoop on alcohol. Information about alcohol...
Give yourself the EDGE. Calculating Cardio Alternatives
Cardio is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, but it tends to be very challenging when it come to finding the motivation to do it. By incorporating a variety of exercises and activities into your routine, you can help prevent the boredom that comes...
Part 2 of F.I.T.T.
Time Time is similar to frequency in it's ability to compliment a progressive routine and allow for flexibility in unusual circumstances. By starting with 30 minutes a day of activity and increasing to 60 minutes, you can gradually build strength and endurance without overdoing it. When life...
Using F.I.T.T. too your ADVANTAGE! Be Creative and shock your body!
Nobody like to do the same workout routine day after day after day. It gets old fast and leads to mental burnout pretty quick. Not only is it mentally draining, but being rigid in a strict routine can set you up for failure, as life...
Who needs a gym when you have outdoors
I often tell my clients that they don't need a gym membership to get in shape. With a few simple tools, you can workout anywhere. Now that the weather is cooling off a bit, you can experience a fantastic workout while enjoying the changing seasons. For...
Finsihing off ‘Keeping it Simple”
Last time we went over Nutrition and Cardio Training as the first 2 tips for "Keeping it Simple" . We will now go over the last 3 steps that will help inform you all the variables to help you reach your fitness goals! 3. Resistance Training This...
Keeping it Simple Fitness Tips
Health and fitness can be a complicated subject with the vast array of information available. We are constantly being bombarded with the newest discoveries in ground breaking research, publication of the latest fad diet and more tips and tricks than anyone can keep track of....
Use your Smart Phone’s to your Advantage!
Smart phones are becoming more popular everyday! I've seen kids younger then 10 years old to our grandparents with an iPhone or Blackberry and I still am getting use to seeing that! In saying that, why don't we use them to our advantage to accomplish...
GO NUCKS!!!
Summer is finally hear and shinning hard upon us and the Vancouver Canucks as they are only 2 wins away from the Stanley Cup! With all these intense hockey games usually comes large crowds of friends and family doing their best to motivate the NUCKS...