
Welcome to the Fitness Blog
Preventing injury
Just like machines, if you work your body too hard and neglect taking care of it properly, it can break down and you will have to take time off to recover.
Goal Setting
When was the last time you made a promise to a friend or family member and DIDN’T keep it?
When was the last time you made a promise to yourself and KEPT it?Why is it so easy to break promises to ourselves?
Reclaim your Life with Physical Activity
Sure, everyone knows that exercise is good for health, but it is within your mind where the battle really begins. Where the emotions reside and how they impact your choices.
Cardio or Weight loss?
Are you seeking weight loss, health or perhaps both? What is the difference - are they not the same? Finding health is a broader approach to a defining goal such as weight loss…
Can Exercise Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
If you have a reasonable network of family and friends, chances are that you know of someone or your network knows of someone who has had or still does have a battle with cancer…
Exercise Intensity Levels
Generally, as we age we perform lower to moderate-intensity exercise for many reasons such as the current level of fitness, injury prevention/rehabilitation/management and current level of health…
Layering for Outdoor Exercise During Winter
With the cooler temps upon us, there are a few things to think about that may not have occurred to you if you’ve always been a fair-weather jogger or exerciser. In winter there are a few cornerstones for satisfaction and safety…
Stretching
Stretching is broadly defined as the straightening or extending your body or part of your body to its full length, generally tightening the muscles in order to reach something.
Everyone has a hill: Kerri's race story
When the race began and I started running, I knew the hill was waiting for me. I was preparing myself mentally for it.
Short-Burst Activity
The thought of Physical Activity is different for everyone. For some it means working out at a world-class, high level of intensity, going for the gold every time, type of attitude. If they aren’t going to get that type of result out of the workout, then there’s no point in doing it…
Summer, kids and physical activity
Did you know that Canadian children are receiving a failing grade when it comes to physical activity? According to the participaction report card, Canadian children are not getting enough physical activity during the day, they should be getting at least an hour everyday.