by Kathleen Trotter | Feb 20, 2012 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: How do I train for a 10K race? 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...
by Kathleen Trotter | Feb 7, 2012 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: How do I minimize pronation when I run? 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...
by Kathleen Trotter | Nov 22, 2011 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: What can I do to strengthen my weak wrists for squash? The question I’ve recently started playing squash. Are there exercises I can do to strengthen my wrists, forearms and elbows? I feel weak in those areas, and don’t want to...
by Kathleen Trotter | Sep 27, 2011 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: Squats hurt my knees. What am I doing wrong? The question A few weeks ago I decided to incorporate squats with a bar on my back into my gym routine. I was shown how to squat with proper form, but I still felt the exercise in my knees. I have...
by Kathleen Trotter | Sep 15, 2011 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail Article: How do I correct muscle imbalances? The question I want to strengthen my entire body, with a specific goal of getting rid of some of my imbalances. In particular, my left shoulder is weaker than my right shoulder. Would a total-body workout...