Q and A March 15th, 2013

  Question: I have knee pain, is it okay to squat? Answer: My friend and ‘go to’ rehab guy is Rick Kaselj. I’m going to quote some of the studies that he’s pointed me to in order to answer this one. In a nutshell, here’s what he’d say if you have knee pain when squatting: … Continued

Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs

Here’s a great recipe for a busy weekday dinner. Ground turkey breast is mixed Mediterranean spices to create flavorful, protein-packed kebabs. Serve with salad and vegetables and a side of plain Greek yogurt. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 1/2 pounds turkey breast, de-boned, trimmed of skin and cut into thin strips 2 garlic … Continued

More Bad Ass Training

  Yup, I’m working on my bad ass-ery-ness (it’s a word, look it up :)) So far I’m zero for one. My New Year’s Resolution was to ‘drink more’, but I’ve been unsuccessful thus far. Oh, and by using the word ‘thus’ I think that disqualifies me from the ‘bad ass finals’. Dang! Now by … Continued

Snow day workout

Stuck at home? I was the other day…as you can see out my window, there was so much snow it made travel a bit treacherous. So instead of getting a workout by pushing my car out of the inevitable snow bank, I hit my home gym. You don’t need a gym to do this workout. … Continued

Bad Ass Training

I recently presented at Fitness Business Summit 2013. It’s a gathering of over 500 trainers looking for ways to help their clients with their fitness. I was pretty honored to be able to share some knowledge about best practices in running boot camps. Like there wasn’t enough pressure to get on stage, (you know to … Continued

Snowy Day Workout

This is what I have to look forward to some days here in Calgary…. I love what I call my ‘egg chair’ that is nestled in this window. It’s just me and Mac (book) on a Saturday or Sunday morning. When the weather is frightful outside, I cozy up and plug away at my laptop. … Continued

Q and A March 8th, 2013

  I keep getting questions about hanging leg raises… Question: Why do my hip flexors hurt when I do hanging leg raises? Answer: It appears that your hip flexors are the weak link in the chain. Support the legs at the bottom of the movement and work on rocking the hips. Check out the video … 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

Healthy Orange Chicken and Green Beans

Here’s a recipe that adds fruit to dinner and takes all the guilt out of orange-flavored chicken. There’s no sugar and no fryer involved. Just skinless, boneless chicken breast, marinated in orange juice, pan seared and then baked. Serve it up with orange-spiked green beans for a nutritious, protein-packed meal. Servings: 4 Here’s what you … Continued

Fashion Flash March 4th, 2013

 I’m proud to be a part of this terrific group of women and I know you’ll enjoy them as much as I do. Check out the flash HERE Enjoy! From MovingFreeWithMirabai.com: ”Melt stress with Mirabai Holland’s simple breathing technique.”       From MenopauseMakeover.com: “A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that … Continued