by Kathleen Trotter | Aug 16, 2013 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: 3 great exercises to strengthen weak knees The question: I have very bad knees. I’ve been told that I have to strengthen my muscles around them, especially my thighs, in order to support them. But why do all the exercises have to be on the floor?...
by Kathleen Trotter | May 14, 2013 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
What is a fascial stretch therapist? 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.Life is guaranteed to bring a full range of aches and pains, some of which can be so...
by Kathleen Trotter | Feb 7, 2013 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Strengthen Your Neck and Get Better Posture I recently attended an awesome lecture on the cervical spine, a.k.a. the neck. It reinforced how the placement of the head and neck is an important, though often ignored, element of posture. OK, I know, the head and neck are...
by Kathleen Trotter | Sep 17, 2012 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Don’t Run to Get in Shape, Get in Shape to Run I have to start by saying, I LOVE to run. Running is how I make myself feel better. Running is when I think things through. Running is my “me” time. I write the above disclaimer because I suspect some...
by Kathleen Trotter | Jun 5, 2012 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: I’m training for a half marathon but now have heel pain QUESTION I have been training for a half marathon. I feel great, but have developed a pain in my right heel. ANSWER Heel pain is usually a result of plantar fasciitis, a condition...