A return to being fit I haven’t always been fit. In fact, I’d say about half my life thus far has been evenly split between ‘likes barbells but obviously likes tacos’ and ‘just obviously likes tacos’. 🌮 I was a soft teenager, very un-sporty. Couldn’t run for a minute without…
The Functional Movement Assessment Picture this: you're heading to the gym for a workout. Are you excited? Nervous? Finding excuses to dive back under the covers? Feelings about workouts and gym spaces vary vastly. Common amongst us all, however, is a desire for our bodies to look good and move well. And…
**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…
Last week I described a great glute max test that you can do to assess for weakness and asymmetry. So if you did the test and realized you have weakness and are wondering what to do about it; continue reading! Why is it important for runners to have strong glutes?…
Last week I discussed how much targeting my glutes has helped improve my running performance over the past 2 months. For those of you who have been wondering if your own glutes are up to par, here is a helpful follow up blog! This is a great test for glute…
Life is like a Spartan Race. No, seriously. Let me explain. On June 5, 2015 I participated in the annual Spartan Sprint at Edelweiss Ski Resort. Being a relatively fit individual, I felt I was pretty prepared for the upcoming 5 km obstacle course race. Spartan was to be conquered…
Got my red belt in karate this weekend. My first coloured belt; I’m no longer the lowest on the totem pole! My gi has pizzazz now: and I’m proud fit to burst. So often, in the dojo and out in the world, I see people brushing off their achievements. “Yeah, I…