From Lisa Bullock Jennifer wrote in desperation to Shawna and I looking for high intensity cardio options she could use with a very limiting knee injury. She said: “I have little cartilage on the outer side of my left knee and bone spurs. My knee issues have flared up hugely and now am trying … Continued
Want to learn to jump rope? You’ll get tangled up in the beginning, but if you keep at it, you’ll be a pro, impress all the 10 year olds on the block and get super fit 😉 Start with the basics. A double jump is the easiest way to start. The rope can be going … Continued
Please tell me you’re smarter than this… ====> I’m not going to name any business specifically, but if you look closely, you may see the URL, do a Google search (or take a guess) at what a certain fitness celeb is pushing as ‘cutting edge’ workouts…(THESE are cutting edge workouts that work). Now, I … Continued
Want a quickie? <====NO! Not that kind! A different kind of quickie entirely! This blog is about training! What were you thinking?? Let’s talk quick workouts… Your workout should enhance your life not BE your life. I love to workout, but I love to do other things too, that’s why this 20 min workout … Continued
What are YOU covering up? For most of us, summer is here and that means the possibility of wearing more revealing clothes like shorts or sleeveless shirts, or (GASP!) even a bathing suit. How do you feel about that? Are you hoping for rain so that you can stay in long sleeves and pants? What … Continued
Here’s a high protein salad that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Try the simple homemade salad dressing – it’s much healthier than store bought dressings, and still lends lots of flavor. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 6 cups organic baby spinach 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped 6 pieces bacon, crumbled … Continued
This recipe takes the concept of chicken salad to a whole new level. There is so much going on in the flavor department like sweet mango, savory chicken, tender asparagus, tangy arugula, and creamy goat cheese. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need…. For the Herb marinade: Juice from 1 lemon 1 teaspoon olive … Continued
A bad sign (literally) wouldn’t you say? ====> It looked not very promising for us… This was the first thing we saw before even beginning the Via Ferrata at Mt Norquay this past Saturday. I had the good (bad?) fortune of attempting this adventure with three other adventurous women. I felt it a good sign … Continued
Do something that scares you. I’m headed to Canmore later today and I’ll be doing a Via Ferrata climb in Banff tomorrow with a few friends. Here’s one element ===> Now, I’m not afraid of heights – I can safely say from the comfort of my kitchen table at the moment, but I guess I’ll … Continued
Are you a breakfast eater? There’s loads of conflicting research and opinions surrounding whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of day. While I’m not a nutritionist, my good friend Lori Kennedy RHN is. She’s created the nutrition programs and recipes for my Challenge Fat Loss and 21 Day Challenge Diet Plan in … Continued