Work Out Excuses…

Have you ever had to miss boot camp or your workout? Of course you have. Now one of my clients is pretty serious about his training and didn’t want to get picked on upon his return from what seemed like purposeful absences…take a look:

Positive Energy for True Happiness

For those of you that don’t know, I’m in Orange, CA for the Fitness Business Summit 2010. I look forward to this event all year because I get to take a break from my regular routine and hang out with the coolest fitness professionals from around the world. There are folks here from all over … Continued

Weathering the Storm: Your Fitness Journey

It seemed like a normal sunny Calgary Saturday afternoon. We had spring fever so we decided to go on a family bike ride. Our plan was to haul our bikes in the truck to a park area and then do about a 20-30 km loop and then drive home. We had one reluctant teenager in … Continued

Thinking of a Marathon?

My good friend and running expert Jill Bruyere is my ‘go-to girl’ for any running related questions. She’s posted on my blog in the past and here she has some great advice for anyone considering a marathon.  She has a very affordable e-book that will guide you every step of the way. Currently, my business … Continued

High Intensity Interval Training Success!

Since we’ve been on the topic of HIIT, I wanted to share with you an update on a success story from one of my clients. Franca, my beautiful boot camper that was featured in this blog, has started to incorporate HIIT to her workouts when she isn’t at boot camp. Since she started her fitness … Continued

Think About This

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke I know that just getting to your workout may seem impossible at times, but you’re doing it. Good for you..now let’s talk about what you’re doing when you get there. One client, new to … Continued

High Intensity Interval Training

High intensity interval training. I love it! This is one of the most effective ways to burn fat. Experts say: “In research, HIIT has been shown to burn adipose (fat) tissue more effectively than low-intensity exercise – up to 50% more efficiently.” “HIIT speeds up your metabolism and keeps it revved up for some time … Continued

No Time to Train?

I wanted to share with you my situation that happened over the weekend. I know that we’re living parallel lives in many ways. We all have busy schedules and trying to get a workout in seems like an impossibility. On Saturday morning, I think I was in the car all morning until about 2 pm, … Continued

Think About This

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Edward Stanley Enough said. Now get moving, tell me how I can help you.

Protein Rich Pancakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? Here’s a recipe that you can enjoy guilt free. These pancakes are packed with protein and contain omega-3 fatty acid from the flax meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are not manufactured naturally in your body, and thus must come from your diet as they are essential for growth and development. Servings: 2 … Continued