Category Health and Fitness

Are you ready to take charge of your life? There is no more “I will start tomorrow”, “I will do it next week”, and so on. I know we’ve all been there, not knowing where or how to start. What…

Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known to have citizens who live exceptionally long and healthy lives. Some of these places may be familiar: Okinawa, Japan (home of Mr. Miyagi from Karate Kid!).…

If you are looking cut sugar from your diet for any reason—blood sugar management, weight loss, a ketogenic diet—there is an ever-expanding variety of sugar substitutes to choose Monk fruit sweetener stands out among the most popular options for a…

I decided my stamina was back enough to try my group run on Tuesday. We did one of my favorite rides – “around the reservoirs” plus an out and back on Casa Loma Road. I ride mine recumbent because it’s…

Drop sets are a powerful method to enhance muscle exhaustion and facilitate muscle development, although they can be strenuous and not ideal for every individual. Typically, a drop set is counted as a single set, even though it involves multiple…

As a certified fitness trainer, I come across this question often: Should I adjust my eating habits on the days I’m not working out? The answer depends on your fitness goals, energy needs and personal preferences, but the principle is…

Share my holiday gift guide for teens and tweens. Hello friends! How are you? Hope your week is off to an amazing start! P had a hard time waking up for school today, but I reminded her that it’s a…

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday parties and fun festivities and give up on your fitness goals. But, you don’t have to sacrifice fun holiday traditions and treats to focus on your…