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Globe & Mail Article: How do I train for a 10K race?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

The question: I’m training for a 10-kilometre race. Every week I run one three-km run, three five-km runs and one long run that progressively increases from six to 12 km. All of my runs are at the same pace. Am … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

This week’s video is a two-in-one: bicep curl to shoulder press. Kathleen Trotter, Personal Trainer, demonstrates the exercise in this video.

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Globe & Mail Article: Is it safe to work out while pregnant?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

THE QUESTION: I am pregnant and I want to work out. Can you give me some guidelines? THE ANSWER: Before you start any exercise routine, make sure your doctor has given you the “all clear.” Your exercise routine prior to … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Strengthen your core with pike on ball

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

This week’s video features a core exercise. This advanced exercise works your abdominals and shoulder muscles. Watch the video.

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Globe & Mail Article: How do I minimize pronation when I run?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

The question: My feet pronate when I run. What can I do? The answer: The ankle should primarily be a hinge joint that brings your toes toward and then away from your shin. During pronation, the foot points out to … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Strengthen your back with the bent-over row

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Toronto Personal trainer Kathleen Trotter demonstrates a basic strength training exercise for your back. Watch the Video.

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Globe & Mail Article: What are the different kinds of muscular training?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

The Question: In a previous column, you mentioned “endurance” training, “strength and hypertrophy” training and “power” weight training. What do those terms mean? The Answer: Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle to repeatedly exert force over a period … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Build core muscles with plank with toe taps

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Zero in on your obliques with this variation on the traditional plank. Watch the video

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Globe & Mail Articles: Boot Camp 2012: Your questions answered

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

The question: I have a few queries about your boot camp. Should the cardio exercises be done before the circuit or after them? What cardio workouts can I do at home? Also, what are good cool-down exercises? The answer: If … Continue reading →

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Globe & Mail Article: Boot Camp Week 4: Firm all over with 10 simple moves

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Welcome to Week 4 of Globe Life’s 2012 Winter Boot Camp. This four-week program, designed by personal trainer Kathleen Trotter, can be done at home or at the gym. In this final week, we’re challenging all the major muscle groups. … Continue reading →

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