Ok friends, here's a question for you. Have you ever had one of these moments, where you bend down to pick something up, maybe a sock, or toy your kid has left on the floor, or just maybe it's one of those epic sneezes that completely throw you off kilter…
Many of us think we’re in reasonably good shape but, how often do you give your spine a second thought? We go on about our days at work in a not so perfect posture for prolonged hours; Some of us slump on a couch or favorite chair in a lousy…
Are you feeling sluggish, perhaps run down? Is that seasonal slump hitting you? Yep, you guessed it. Winter Is Coming Self care is KEY during the winter season! Longer nights and shorter days means less vitamin D and sun rays. At this time of year, it is crucial to step…
As with any medical condition, having a plan of action for controlling your arthritis can only help you deal with the effects on a day to day basis. These three tips are a great start. Enlist the help of healthcare professionals to help monitor your condition, develop strategies to reduce…
**DISCLAIMER!!** To get the full benefit of this blog, I suggest listening to “Eye of the Tiger”. So this blog is all about POWER! And the importance of adding power exercises into your training protocol. We all know what speed is, and we know what strength is, but…
Mobility doesn’t equal flexibility. There. I said it. And static stretching has the potential to worsen an injury, if one is present! So how do we become more mobile? Why do we need mobility? and what even is mobility? Mobility is about having the ability for joints to move through…
What is periodization? If you've ever wondered what periodization was, and why you hear fitness trainers talk about it, then you've come to the right place for a little crash course on the wonderful world of periodization! To begin, periodization is splitting up different training aspects into different cycles to…
People often ask me, "Do I need to fuel during a long run?" Here's some things to consider: If you are exercising for more than 60 minutes at a moderate-high intensity, consuming carbohydrates during your workout can help delay fatigue and enable you to perform at a higher intensity, it…
The word Osteopathy usually comes with a question mark after it. Although well recognized in Europe, Osteopathy is not as well known here in Ontario (The fact that Osteopaths have a hard time defining Osteopathy doesn't help in that regard). In this short article I will try to describe and…
Springtime is the start of golfing season, which is the time of year to pull out those clubs and take advantage of the warmer weather. In this article, I am going to talk specifics by explaining how flexibility helps you reduce injury and achieve a more powerful swing, as well…