Kathleen Trotter explains how to select an appropriate weight for the maximum benefit in your chosen exercise style. Watch the video
Thanks to HEAL for another great recipe. Gingered rapini & tofu; a flavourful meal providing a great source of dietary fibre, protein & multi-vitamins. Get the recipe
The question: Are there any new fitness trends that are particularly effective workouts? Zumba, ballet boot camp? I don’t want to waste my time.
The answer: I smiled when I read your question, because I get asked versions of “what is the best workout?” on a regular basis. My standard answer is this: The “best” workout is one that gels with your fitness level and goals, one you enjoy enough and one that is convenient enough that you will do it on a regular basis. Read More
Don’t even think about getting up – not until you work your core and stretch your hips and back. Read More.
I am now a level one fascial stretch therapist. If you are curious what Fascial Stretch is, take a look at this article in the Toronto Star.
I feel better after every workout, but I feel the best after a great interval workout! Love the post interval “high”! Curious how you can turn your workouts into an interval session? Read my most recent “ask the trainer” column!
Kathleen Trotter demonstrates a full core workout. For every forward-flexion exercise, make sure you do a back exercise. Watch the Video.
Check out this healthy vegan option provided by HEAL Nutrition. Get the recipe.
If you can’t help but slump or round forward at your desk, it’s time to put in the time and fix it. Find out how.
I recently presented a “lunch and learn” talk called “On Motivation.” It covered, not surprisingly, how one can motivate oneself to exercise. Out of everything I spoke about, people seemed most interested in my advice on assembling an affordable home gym. I figured, if the topic got such a positive response at the lunch and learn, it deserved a blog post. Read More
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