It’s been nearly a year and a half since I gave up running so it still seems odd to me not to be training (or thinking about training) for an upcoming race. The good news above giving up running is that it has left me open for all sorts of other fun outdoor activities. Biking, […]
Are You Eating Enough Protein?
Disclosure: It is a sponsored post for Premier Protein, however, all information contained within this post and options expressed are truthful and my own. More and more I see posts and articles about how we (as North Americans) are eating too much protein. That we focus on that over other macronutrients to our own determent. I […]
5 Ways To Shake Up Your Fitness Routine This Spring
I think we are all guilty of getting into ruts, whether it be our eating, our clothing, our hair style, even our fitness. And while it can be scary to change things up now and again, doing so is how we keep life fun and exciting! When it comes to fitness, doing the same thing, […]
An Intention For Wellness In 2017
It’s the end of January and for many resolution-making Canadians the Near Year is the start of developing the New You. However, with so many people making unattainable health-related goals, and so much conflicting information available, it can be difficult to know where to start. What’s the best eating style or diet? What’s the most effective […]
Foam Rolling: Your Personal Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
Good morning everyone! Today I’m pleased to have Cole from HomeGymr.com guest posting all about foam rolling. I’ve written a number of posts in the past about foam rolling and myo-fascia release, but Cole and his girlfriend have created an amazing foam rolling guide so I was excited to have him guest post an share his […]
Relieve Back Pain With BackFixx
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for BackFixx. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. This post also contains affiliate links. General back pain has to be one of the number one complaints doctors hear from their patients. I know in my career as a fitness instructor, it’s certainly one of the most noted complaints […]
Fall Into The New Year Online Training Program
Have you heard? There are only 8 full weeks of 2016 left. Please. Don’t shoot the messenger. But that makes this the PERFECT time for you to finish 2016 strong! This time of year can be brutal on your fitness. With so many holiday concerts, parties, craft fairs, work commitments and dreary weather it can […]
3 Ways You Can Stay Active While Giving Back To Your Community
Sometimes it can seem over whelming when we stop and think of all of the things we want to be, or feel like we should be doing, in life. And sometimes it’s a lack of knowing what to do or where to start that keeps us frozen on the spot and ending up doing nothing. […]
Celebrating #WhatItTakes
I’ve never considered myself an “athlete”. Growing up I certainly was anything but athletic, and even now as a fitness professional I find it hard to accept that as a fitting title. Perhaps I’m harder on myself than I should be, or perhaps I reserve the word athlete for those who I perceive as more dedicated than I […]
Mud Run Tips: How To Keep Your Sneakers From Falling Off!
If you follow me on social media you already know that last weekend I took to the mud and participated in Mud Hero 2016 at Ski Martock here in Nova Scotia. This was the third mud/obstacle race for me, and while I want to give you a bit of a recap of the day, I […]