Want to "Spot Train"? Keep Exercising.
How’s that for a provocative headline? The notion of “spot training” has been around for an extremely long time. For almost as long, health and fitness professionals, such...
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The not-so-hidden benefits of Our Fitness Clubs
More Canadians than ever have home gyms. We cite convenience, lower cost, and privacy as huge benefits. Which makes sense. For decades we have complained that we can’t exercise because we...
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What IS Functional Training anyhow?
While I don’t add the word functional to describe the type of training I do with my clients, you wouldn’t be wrong if you labelled it as such. The human body needs a number of things...
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Losing Weight: Simple and Tricky
Lots of people speak to me about wanting to lose some weight. Yet despite 3 decades of experience and being up on all the latest research on the topic, I’m often at a loss to know exactly...
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25 Healthy Steps for 2025
I’ve compiled a list. 25 of my favourite health-related habits for you to consider. An eclectic mélange of nutrition, exercise, and mindset strategies. Some - perhaps many! - you are already...
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Reverse Running & Training Backwards
Most of us were not born with eyes in the backs of our heads. So, we have always been far more comfortable moving forward. We walk forward, run forward, reach forward, bend forward, cook forward,...
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Optimizing Strength & Muscle Growth
Almost everyone I encounter these days is interested in strength training. The main motivation cited in my circles is aging well with a focus on being able to continue to do all the things we...
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Resistance Training Rx Targeting Visceral Fat
Body fat is beneficial. It performs vital roles including temperature regulation, balancing hormone levels and blood sugars, supports optimal neurological and reproductive function, and aids in...
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