Adventure? Train for It

Adventure… This summer started with the luge. Here in Calgary, we have a luge and bobsled track that was used for the 1988 Olympics. It’s still a big training center for the sport. It sounded like it would be pretty daring. Well, it was a bit of a ‘dare-fail’. We had a great time, but … Continued

BEST ‘Shape Your Butt’ Exercise

Guest Post Best “Butt Shaping” Exercise Ever  By Kate Vidulich Many people consider their butt a problem area… go overboard relentlessly attack it every time they hit the gym. But when it comes to shaping your glutes…

It’s not all about doing a gazillion squats and deadlifts. With the right exercises, anyone can have a good-looking, … Continued

Cauliflower, Kale and Chicken Sausage Bake

Here’s a recipe that tastes like comfort food, but without the guilt. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, filled with calcium, and numerous vitamins and minerals. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups kale, chopped dash of salt and pepper Pinch of each, … Continued

Easy Tuna Salad

This recipe takes protein filled tuna and adds fresh ingredients to turn it into a healthy tuna salad. Unlike many tuna salad recipes, this one doesn’t call for dressings or mayonnaise that add undesirable fats. Have this for lunch or dinner, and keep it lean by skipping the bread and eating it straight from a … Continued

There’s a Time for Jumping

Get a load of this:                     This is where I chose NOT to jump 😉 I took Sam to the Via Ferrata on Mt. Norquay and he loved it.                       We were right on top of … Continued

Density!

Guest Post By Derek Wahler It’s the secret to getting amazing results in a short amount of time. That’s what we all want, right? In all my time training people online and in person, I’ve never heard someone say, “I actually don’t have a lot going on today….so can we add another half hour onto … Continued

Q & A – Loose skin; when to train and more…

Heidi asked: “I have a question.  I’m vegan, no sugar, low carb and gluten free.  I’m not much over weight – maybe 5 pounds.  I’m 59 and mainly in good shape.  Your Female Fat Loss over 40 workout videos really helped me get here.  Thanks so much!  What I’d really like from you is more … Continued

World Peace – Just a dream?

From Lisa Bullock I want to share some of my thoughts with you and they’re not particularly health and fitness related so feel free to switch off if you’d prefer.  Laughing Lisa will be back tomorrow. The English poet and preacher John Donne once wrote: No man is an island, Entire of itself, Every man … Continued

Why Women NEED Iron!

If you’re lifting iron – you need to be consuming iron! And if you’re not lifting iron (and why aren’t you?), you need to be consuming iron too! And no, I’m not suggesting you start gnawing on your dumbells!  1 out of EVERY 12 women is believed to be suffering from iron deficiency.  And amongst … Continued

Quinoa, Arugula and Roasted Veggie Salad

This healthy salad that starts with dark flavorful greens, then adds cooked veggies, creamy goat cheese, some tender quinoa. No dressing required, since all the ingredients pack so much flavor. Next time that you are wondering what to make for dinner, try this Arugula, Quinoa and Warm Vegetable Salad. Feel free to add a side … Continued