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…
When you practice yoga, one of the most important purchases is your yoga mat. The mat can make all the difference in whatever style of yoga that you practice. You want a mat that is the right fit for your particular style of yoga and your body type. Due to…
Remarkable recovery from balance issues: Two cases As an Integrative Therapist I’m open minded but highly skeptical. I need to see the science and then test the effects for myself. A recent evolution in neuroscience using specialized neuro-stimulating socks and insoles intrigued me when I saw the measurable effects recorded with…
Hi! My name is Dylan and I’m addicted to school. Ok not really, but I did recently graduate from my third post-secondary institution. Apart from gaining two degrees and an advanced diploma, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge along the way. I attended the University of Guelph, where I completed…
Test and Exam Anxiety At this time of year many students are experiencing distressing feelings of jitteriness, self-doubt and dread; ranging all the way to outright panic. The blood flow begins to be diverted from the logical thinking parts of the brain to the survival centers managing fight, flight or…
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…
Stage fright and fear of public speaking are some of the most common powerful fears in our society. Why would this be? In almost every case, logically there’s nothing to fear. We’re not going to be physically harmed, people aren’t likely to throw tomatoes at us, so why such visceral…
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…
When we’re young, we’re the center of our own universe; or so we assume. During this time, the subconscious mind has more than a million times the neurological processing power of our conscious mind. Every word, action, tone of voice and body language experienced when young, informs the developing perceptions…