If You’re a Runner and Don’t Strength Train, Then You Should!
Running is a very repetitive sport, one foot in front of the other, over and over again. So if running is your main form of fitness and most of your miles are run on the roads, then chances are you are exercising the same muscles over and over again during your run. Why is this […]
Stay on Track
Can’t stay on track with your fitness or health goals? Need motivation or inspiration to keep that skip in your step? As the days grow shorter, it seems those early morning runs or after work exercise classes seem harder and harder to get to. The cold weather also seems to bring on that urge for […]
The Importance of Hydration
Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty it’s too late…. You’re already dehydrated! But why is hydration important? Water has numerous functions within the body: Keeps you cool: It regulates your internal body temperature through sweating and respiration Helps muscles work better: Helps dissolve and transport minerals and nutrients making them accessible […]
Sleep and your health
When thinking of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, there are 3 things that are frequently discussed: good quality and sufficient sleep, a balanced diet and regular exercise. Sleep has a lot of implications on health, pain and our function beyond what is appreciated. Sleep has a critical role to play in proper immune function, tissue […]
Road Trip Routine
Long car rides or flights can cause muscle stiffness and occasionally some back pain. After a recent road trip, here are my favourite stretches and exercises to get limber. 1. Standing quad stretch: The quadriceps muscle is at the front of the thigh and often gets tight with prolonged sitting. Hold for 30-60 sec per […]
Run to the hills
Happy Canada Day! Hopefully this summer season will bring everyone fewer work and/or school demands and more time to enjoy this beautiful place we call home. I like to run and when my life gets busy, my run routes become very predictable. I generally choose one of the same three routes that start from my front […]
What is Connect Therapy™ ?
Did you know that dysfunction at your ankle can cause pain in your knee and pelvis? Or that rotator cuff impingement can come from poor control in the thorax and neck? Regions of the body all influence one another for better or for worse and are all connected! ConnectTherapy is an evidence-based model developed by […]
Importance of Cross Training
Do you have a particular exercise or sport you can’t get enough of? Maybe it’s lifting weights, running, or perhaps you’re an avid rock climber. While it’s fine to be devoted to one sport, you owe it to your body to “mix it up” now and then through cross-training activities. Cross training is typically defined […]
Snowshoeing Memories
I had the pleasure of going snowshoeing for the first time a few winters ago and here is how I remember it: It was a perfect day of blue skies and sunshine amongst the scenic trails of Mount Seymour. I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect and also having our baby strapped to […]
Energize your body with the proper snack!
I was volunteering at a fencing competition when the parent of a young fencer asked me if I had any ideas for energy snacks her son could have that were healthy, not full of artificial sugar and that was vegan. I thought… challenge accepted! I tried out a number of ideas; some worked really well, […]