So many of us are chasing those washboard abs, but having strong core muscles are so much more important than just mere esthetics. A strong core will improve your posture and protect your spine as you sit and walk. This workout will help to strengthen those muscles…and if you eat right and add in some … [Read more…]
Because we all need a bit of motivation!
If you are anywhere near the Greater Toronto Area today you know that we can count on a very rainy day with pretty much no breaks. I don’t know about you, but rainy days make me lazy. I just want to curl up with some tea and a blanket and ignore everything outside of my … [Read more…]
Telling someone to eat clean foods and work out regularly makes everything sound so easy and uncomplicated. But, those really are the ‘tricks’ to losing body fat and being healthy. The problem, however, is that it is really easy to grab unhealthy snacks and skip days of sweating, especially if there is no clear goal … [Read more…]
Do you ever use the excuse ‘I don’t have enough space in my house/hotel room/office/subway car to work out’? Well, I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. Where there is a will, there is a way. While it may be a bit more challenging to exercise in a tight area, it most definitely is … [Read more…]
If you follow my instagram you will know that I spent a bit of time in New York City this past week. It was my birthday so we had a mini getaway. Before leaving (we drove), my husband and I participated in Mud Hero Urban at Ontario Place. For those who don’t know, Ontario Place … [Read more…]
The temperature is finally climbing and signs of spring are here. One of the best parts of spring and summer is that it is so easy to be active outdoors. An activity that has been growing rapidly in the last few years is the obstacle course. Several kilometers, a bunch of obstacles, great people, and … [Read more…]
This past week I have been feeling more tired than usual. Regardless of how well I slept or ate I have felt drained and tired. I also noticed that my body has not been responding to my workouts like it used to. At first, I just blamed it on the weather change or one night … [Read more…]
I go my first cell phone when I was 15. It was a Nokia brick and I changed the face plate to a hideous lime green one which I thought was super cool. It had a tiny screen, big buttons, and Snake. I remember texting friends while I was in class which resulted in a … [Read more…]
There is possibly no other aspect of fitness more confusing than cardio exercises. The what, when, how, where, and why can get quite complicated if you are using cardio workouts to burn fat and lose weight. When done properly, any cardio exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, help your heart pump enough oxygen … [Read more…]