I get many questions regarding vegetarian eating and I’ve found some answers for you. I’m not a big sales person, so when I see something that I think is worthwhile, I want to let you know about it. A very well respected trainer, Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training, and a nutritionist, Kardena Pauza have put … Continued
Your body is an amazing machine. It will take care of you if you take care of it. Many people experience a serious lack of common sense when they get injured. Here is some practical advice to get you back in the saddle again. 1) Stop doing any movements that cause pain. This … Continued
What happens when 14 fitness minded women get together for a weekend in the mountains? AN UNBELIEVABLE TIME! (Take a look by clicking on the link.) I had the pleasure of being accompanied by 13 wonderful ladies, including Kristen Stuart our mountain guide/yoga instructor at the Blackstone Mountain Lodge in Canmore. We did a boot … Continued
I had opportunity to participate in Calgary’s City Chase this weekend. It was great fun with the highlights including repelling 17 stories, shooting a biathlon rifle, human bowling in a giant hamster sized ball, and racing all over the city in the snow, hail and rain. My neighbors and I didn’t even come close to … Continued
A reporter from Metro (a free publication available across Canada) interviewed me about getting outside and burning some extra calories this summer. You can find the article in free editions of Metro around Calgary or here: www.metronews.ca. Go to the article called Burn ‘Summer’ Calories. Then get outside and start enjoying this weather!
You may have noticed a ‘boot camp’ fitness craze that has exploded on the fitness scene recently, and will continue to grow. With the arrival of spring, here’s what to watch for if you’re considering giving one a try yourself: First of all, look closely at the qualifications of the instructor. There are unscrupulous instructors … Continued
Hey campers! I just wanted to thank you for your hard work, dedication and humor at camp this week. Take a look at yourself….How’s your diet going? Remember clean eating and all your sweat at camp will have you doing the ‘happy dance’ at our up coming evaluations. I’m looking forward to the last few … Continued
With the long weekend coming up, I thought I’d provide some info to keep in mind while you’re thinking of having a cool one. I don’t want to be a kill-joy, but if you have certain fitness and aesthetic goals, you should read on… Is there any place for alcohol in the fitness lifestyle? The … Continued
Today I did a workshop called ‘I Flow’. Once I figure this out, you can look forward to doing this full body workout at camp. It’s sort of a blend of yoga, pilates, and resistance training all rolled into one!