Reading Time: 5 minutesMany people feel that they need to be dripping in sweat after their workout in order for it to be effective. The truth is, how much you sweat is not an accurate predictor of how many calories you’ve burned during your workout. What’s the deal with sweat anyways? Why do we sweat in the first…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesHormones play undeniably important roles in the daily functions of our body. However, poor diet and lack of exercise can alter the effects of these hormones, stealing the precious, beneficial effects we get from them. The good news is this: even though a bad diet and no exercise can negatively affect the function of hormones…
Read MoreReading Time: < 1 minuteI was stuck in the car on the way to Toronto this past weekend, and with no service on my phone I thought what better way to spend my time then record some new content! Let me start by saying that any time you can complete your workouts is going to be beneficial. If you…
Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve been struggling to see results from your fitness program, it could be a consequence of a series of common mistakes that many beginners make when participating in an exercise program. Here are six ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your workouts: Not getting enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep is one of…
Read MoreReading Time: 3 minutesUnfortunately, there can be a large discrepancy in the quality of service you receive from different professionals in the fitness industry. The criteria for becoming a personal trainer is neither very regulated nor stringent, leaving a wide gap in the capabilities of those supplying these types of services. Finding a good trainer can mean the difference…
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Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy does fitness seem to be easier for some than others? Find out the truth in this article!
Read MoreReading Time: 4 minutesIt is quite often that I meet with new female clients who express hesitation to begin a strength training routine, especially one that includes lifting heavy weights. Partially, this is a result of the commonly spread myth that lifting weights will make women “bulky” or “manly-looking.” Other times it is more out of a fear of…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesCaffeine is the most widely used drug, with 90% of U.S. adults consuming at least one caffeinated meal or beverage every day. Many people use caffeine to help stay awake in the early hours of the morning, or to help stay focused when their attention starts drifting at work. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means…
Read MoreReading Time: 6 minutesHaving goals is of utmost importance in fitness. It’s hard work to maintain a good fitness level, and even harder to improve once you’ve lost it. Having a clear finish line can help to keep things in perspective when the going gets tough. Additionally, intention naturally precedes behavior, meaning that before we can hope to…
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Reading Time: 9 minutesOne study suggests that long-term weight loss might not be possible. But, are they sharing the whole story?
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Reading Time: 9 minutesTired of spinning your wheels when it comes to weight loss? Follow these 5 steps to see permanent success.
Read MoreReading Time: 6 minutesI recently had to take my car in for an extensive list of repairs, which left me carless for a week and a half. This left me with very few options for transportation to get anywhere, the easiest one being my own two feet. After 10 days walking everywhere, I have made some surprising observations.…
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Reading Time: 6 minutesFollow this running advice to stay comfortable and safe in the winter months.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s the New Year, you’ve resolved to make improvements in your life. You want to lose weight by exercising more or eating healthier foods. If this is you, you’re in good company. Weight loss remains in the top five most popular New Year’s resolutions and often tops the list. However, only 8% of people who…
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