by Kathleen Trotter | Apr 7, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: These horizontal moves strengthen your bum, core and ankles The Leg Up: If you’re a morning runner, you can start warming up before you even get out of bed. These horizontal moves strengthen your bum, core and – key for runners – your ankles. 1. Lie...
by Kathleen Trotter | Apr 1, 2014 | Article, Covid Sanity Pack, Workouts and Exercises.
Are You Really Too Busy to Work Out? A few weeks ago, a colleague posted the following on Facebook: “‘I don’t have time’ is the grown-up equivalent of ‘the dog ate my homework’.” I know that we all need to go to work, pay the...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 16, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Put those golf balls buried in your closet to good use It may still be winter out there, but just roll with it. While sitting at your desk, place a golf ball under the arch of your foot (any ball will do, but a golf ball is best). Push into the ball...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 13, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: Stiff after a night’s sleep? Take a minute to wake up your body Try the two-stepper, a combo exercise. Place your right foot, with knee bent, on your bed. Keep your left leg straight behind you and left foot on the ground. Then push your hips...
by Kathleen Trotter | Mar 11, 2014 | Article, Workouts and Exercises.
Globe & Mail: A watched pot never boils, so try squeezing in a workout instead The Boxer: All you need is a towel to strengthen your upper body with this easy exercise. Start standing with your arms bent at 90 degrees and holding the towel, palms up. 1. Start...