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
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
It’s Friday the 13th and my good friend, Kate Vidulich has a fun article for you….take a look: Guest Post By Kate Vidulich What’s scarier than a black cat walking in front on you on Friday the 13th? This… <===(Tell me what you want, what you really, really want Scary Spice!) Now if that didn’t … Continued
Guest Post: Sylvia Favela If there’s one really noticeable, common element to all of those women who practise Pilates – it would be their sleek, sexy physique. Just look at today’s top celebrities and you’ll be sure to find that their weekly routine includes Pilates! When practising Pilates you need to keep in mind that … Continued
Guest Post The 3 Most Important Ab Exercises To Master By Kate Vidulich If you pick up any workout guide that promises to deliver six pack abs, you would probably find completely different approaches to ab training. (Except of course if you follow Shawna K and I – our smart, sexy minds think alike…) Some … Continued
Guest Post NEW and Improved Cardio Mike Whitfield, Master CTT What are you currently suffering through to trying to bust through a weight loss plateau? Are you using any of these?… Treadmill or Running/Walking Stationary Bike Elliptical If you’re not seeing results, it’s NOT your fault. Did you know that the latest research is showing … Continued
An old lady (or man). This could be you or me. I see people all around me that are in their 50’s just like me, but they look like they’re in their 60’s or older. It’s sad. So very sad that people seem to ‘give up’ and accept that they’re ‘too old’ to get fit. … Continued
We’ve had quite a few questions lately about strengthening legs for beginners. Several readers have explained that they’re carrying extra weight and are really feeling it in their knees when they squat or try to lunge. One of our readers, Paris, asked how she could strengthen her legs when she just feels wobbly and a … Continued
My house is ‘the place’ if you’re a canine. I often find myself dog sitting. I recently had Samson, the English bulldog for a week. I had a bulldog growing up and I forgot how ‘special’ this breed is ===> As it turned out, Sev and Samson were not BFF’s. Samson was a ‘romantic’ and … Continued