Trail running and riding can be the best running and riding out there but be careful not to let dangerous vegetation get you. A few years ago on my 50th birthday, being new to Canada and totally naïve, I had the lovely experience of brushing up against some poison ivy. At first, my wife and I thought the first lesion was psoriasis and since my father has it, I thought “oh well, happy birthday to me”.
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This past weekend I was entered to participate in the Mississauga Half Marathon on behalf of the ‘Guts to Run’ Team which supports Crohn's and Colitis Canada. I have been training for the last three months following the training plan as best as my work schedule would allow. Based on the longest run I was able to complete 18.5km. I knew that everything was on track until…
Read MoreMost women when they think of fitness tend to think of cardio and they neglect any kind of resistance training to build muscle. This is a mistake as the benefits of doing resistance training are numerous. Here are a few:
Read MoreThe festive season is upon us. Some are busy worrying about what to buy for family and friends, while others are stressing over the meals and the travelling coming up. While doing all that planning, we may also be worried about losing our fitness during the season. Fear not, 30 to 45 minutes a day for 3 or 4 sessions a week will diminish the effects of not going to the gym at all.
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.
Read MoreNeed more ideas for Christmas gifts? Consider these 10 Best Fitness Gifts for 2017!
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