Globe & Mail: What stretches should I do after my long walks?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

THE QUESTION: I walk for 45 minutes about three times a week. Are there flexibility and mobility exercises I should do before and after my walks? THE ANSWER: You should do a combination of both dynamic mobility stretches (which I … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Alternating Fly on Ball

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Kathleen Trotter, personal trainer in Toronto, demonstrates a full-body workout: the Alternating Fly on the Ball. Watch the video here.

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Globe Column: Exercises before long walks

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

The question: I walk for 45 minutes three times a week. Are there flexibility and mobility exercises I should be doing before my walks? The answer: You should be doing dynamic mobility exercises before your workout and static stretches afterward. … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Kathleen Trotter is a personal trainer in Toronto. Watch her as she demonstrates a hamstring curl on the ball. Watch the video.

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How can I work out with bad knees?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

THE QUESTION: I used to be an endurance runner, but now I am out of shape and since I have bad knees I can no longer run. Can you suggest a workout plan? THE ANSWER: Try water workouts. As a … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Target your glutes with a hip bridge

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

This week, Kathleen demonstrates a hip bridge to help target your glutes. Watch the video. Kathleen Trotter is a Toronto-based personal trainer, Globe and Mail columnist, pilates equipment specialist and fitness writer.

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Globe & Mail Article: How should I prepare for my first triathlon?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

The question: I am a 40-year-old woman. In four months, I’m racing in my first triathlon (750-metre swim, 30-kilometre bike, five-kilometre run). How should I train? Currently I run 30 minutes, three times a week. The answer: I suggest dividing … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: How to do a lunge

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Toronto Personal Trainer Kathleen Trotter demonstrates correct form for doing lunges. Watch the video.  

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Globe & Mail Article: How can I work my core muscles while pregnant?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

The question: You recently wrote that pregnant women should do core exercises, but not on their backs. How can I work my core and not lie on my back? I am used to doing crunches. The answer: The term “core” … Continue reading →

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Video of the Week: Get ready for bathing suit season with leg kicks

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Spring is upon us, and summer will be here before you know it! Get ready to sport that sexy swim suit with toned legs. Kathleen Trotter demonstrates how to do this move for maximum benefit to your butt and abs. Watch … Continue reading →

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