Personal trainers are one of the keys members of a team to help your lower back pain. Along with a physiotherapist or chiropractor, personal trainers can help identify the cause of the pain and the type of exercises that would be helpful for your lower back.
Read MoreIf you are interested in running, one of the first things you should do is buy a proper pair of running shoes. This can be a daunting task. There is a lot of technology that goes into a running shoe so where does one begin?
Read MoreHow old are your present pair of running shoes? It is difficult to say when you need to change your running shoes as it depends on you and your lifestyle. By this I mean your bodyweight, how much running you do, how do you land on your feet, where you run, etc. A good tip is to buy two of the same pair of running shoes, and use one pair once a week and the other one for the rest of your runs during the week.
Read MoreThis week's blog should have been about running, but I am interrupting the series for a special blog post.
A friend texted me for some advice on doing a Triathlon for the first time. He will be doing the Jakes Off-Road Triathlon on the last weekend of April, which is a respectable challenge. This triathlon is open to Jamaicans and foreigners alike, so I am encouraging both my Jamaican and my Canadian peeps to check it out. Here is my advice for the first timer in this triathlon:
Read MoreIn a triathlon, after the swim, we move to the bike. During the winter season, some of us will be on the trainer, go to spinning classes or even out on our bike if the weather is appropriate. During this time we should be concentrating on our stroke mechanics and building an aerobic base. First, we need to do some testing, to give us a base line and something to aim for.
Read MoreMost triathletes find swimming the hardest of the three sports. I am lucky that I feel very comfortable with the swim portion of a triathlon. What does being comfortable with a sport mean? Be comfortable with your surroundings, the waves and swells as well as other swimmers, and other factors.
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