Last week's blog was about dynamic stretching as a warm-up for activity and sports, so you may be thinking, what about good old static stretching, where does that fit in? Is there a place for it? Yes, static stretching has not been banished but now the research is saying that it is best after activity or sports to improve flexibility and cool your body down or as a separate activity to enhance flexibility.
Read MoreYou have made that decision – you want to work with a personal trainer. This is a big step as you have made the decision to improve your health and fitness. Personal trainers, like other professional, can be good or bad at what they do. Who do you choose? What makes someone the best personal trainer in Toronto or anywhere for that matter?
Read MoreAt this time of year, late fall or early winter, it is hard to find the motivation to go out for a run, get to the gym or pool to do a workout. It is even hard for personal trainers. As a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, who has one-on-one clients and also instructs spin classes, I do get some exercise, but not the quality of work that I want for myself.
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