How do you warm-up? When somebody says “I’m going to go and warm-up” at the start of a workout or before a competition or race, we often conjure up an image of someone lightly jogging on the treadmill, performing some static stretches (i.e. referred to as the ‘general warm-up’ portion), and then possibly incorporating some[…]
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Nicole Lark
Coach vs. Trainer: Is there a difference? There is an on-going discussion in the personal training and strength and conditioning industry regarding the difference between a (personal) ‘trainer’ and a (strength and conditioning) ‘coach’. The general basis of the argument is that ‘trainers’ tell or dictate to their clients what to do, while a[…]
3 Ways to Reduce Muscle Soreness Have you ever wondered why the soreness you feel in your muscles is strongest 24-48 hours after a hard workout? It is common to feel tired and fatigued right after an intense workout, but the muscle tenderness, often referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS for[…]
Correct Muscle Imbalances & Improve Posture. Sitting in front of a computer, texting or scrolling through social media on your phone (i.e. “text neck”!), and studying at a desk are all common activities that promote poor posture. The combination of daily sedentary living and the downward act of gravity has led many of us[…]
It’s 2019! How to Create Healthier Habits With the new year upon us, it is culturally ingrained in our society that this is the time to think about what we want to do differently in our life for the upcoming year. Common resolutions may be to exercise more, eat better, quit smoking, drink less alcohol,[…]
There are many factors contributing to why people fail to partake in resistance training on a consistent basis. Maybe you don’t like the vibe of the local gym; or travel frequently for work and do not have a portable routine; perhaps you are at home with your child(ren) and are unable to find childcare. Whatever[…]
At one time or another we have all attempted a push-up. Either as a kid in gym class, in the privacy of your own home away from public scrutiny, or at the gym on your quest to get stronger or toned up. Some people, but certainly not the majority, can do one or more push-ups[…]
Do you follow the same gym routine every week? If so, you may very well be maintaining your current physical fitness, but most likely you will not be experiencing any positive gains. The body needs to experience new or additional training stress to force it to positively adapt. In fitness industry lingo, we refer to[…]
Why are some people more likely than others to go to the gym after work, rise early to fit in their daily exercise, or more prone to making healthier decisions such as packing their own lunch? Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question as there are multiple variables affecting each individual’s attitudes and[…]
As the kids head back to school and Labour Day weekend comes and goes, everyone seems to return to a more regimented routine. With less weekends away camping or summer picnics to attend, people are often eager to get “back on the health train”, somewhat akin to our natural inclination to want to press the[…]
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