Updated February 7, 2017 The single biggest issue that will impact health and fitness in later years is falls prevention. One out of every three older adults (those aged 65 or older) has a fall each year. It’s time to think about working on balance exercises now! Now none of us ever think of … Continued
I needed a kick butt workout… The stage was set (quite literally) and the failing sorority gym staff had to prove that they had what it takes to be a future success. Trainer Delissa needed to learn how to train a large group of clients in a small space and short amount of time. I … Continued
Thanks again for all the messages, texts and kind words regarding the whole ‘Gym Rescue’ episode that I was on this past Sunday. I think Sev sensed that my head was getting too big with all the ‘kudos’, so instead of gushing over me and my new found celebrity status, on our morning off leash … Continued
Wait, burpees AND suspension training? Settle down! Is there anyone on the planet that doesn’t know Shawna LOVES burpees? Well, what’s not to love? Well, aside from the full on awesome-ness of just doing what no one likes (and Shawna like to do the opposite of the masses), burpees: require NO equipment use your entire … Continued
There have been many fitness gadgets hit the market and disappear from view (probably gathering dust under someone’s bed somewhere!) but one piece of equipment that provides ongoing versatility, ease of use, convenience and awesome core training is the Suspension Trainer or Suspensions Straps. Hang them in your garage, living room, off the veranda or … Continued
As you may (or may not) know, I’m a burpee lover. But, shocking as it may seem, not everyone shares my passion for the glorious burpee. I’m SO in love with burpees, that I have have 77+ variations of burpees here. But what if burpees are a little TOO much for you for starters? Safety … Continued
Sev and I needed to get the ants out of our pants. It’s a long weekend here in Canada and the traffic into the big box gym here in Kelowna was too much to bear, so we headed to the playground. While playground workouts are fantastic, there are a few things you shouldn’t do: 1) … Continued
Here’s a fun workout from our buddy Dani Woodrum – kickboxing and fat loss expert. Nothing beats a great kickboxing or boxing workout for smashing both stress AND calories! Dani’s workouts are based on density training principles so that you’ll not only train efficiently with short, intense workouts under 30 minutes you’ll always be … Continued
One of the most common muscle problems I see with men and women alike, is SUPER tight neck muscles. Shoulders and neck muscles are like tightly banded cords, leading to headaches, shoulder pain, pins and needles in the arms and other uncomfortable symptoms. In most people this has to do with modern lifestyles and activities … Continued
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