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[…]
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Nicole Lark
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[…]
Historically, pregnant women often avoided exercise as a result of unfounded fears that the increased exertion might result in harm to the fetus or mother. It was not until the early 1980s that research around pregnancy and exercise really picked up. The need for guidelines for exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period were being[…]
As a personal trainer, I often see clients that are unable to maximally activate and engage their glute muscles (i.e. gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus). The glute maximus’, due to its large size and position, allows humans to stand upright and maintain an erect posture. Besides walking, it is involved in a number of sports,[…]
There is certainly no shortage of personal trainers in the fitness industry. Larger fitness chains, recreation centres, smaller boutique-style training studios, at-home mobile training and personal trainers working out of their own homes are all possibilities. So, how should you go about deciding which one to hire? First, it is helpful to understand why you[…]
Many people who want to start getting more active feel overwhelmed by the idea because they do not feel they have enough time, do not know where to start, or have really high expectations for themselves. Unfortunately, this often results in their good intentions never materializing into any action or changed behaviour. I always encourage[…]
Everyone, from the sedentary desk worker to the competitive athlete needs core stability, whether for correct posture and general back health or to optimize athletic performance. This exercise requires you to target the deep core musculature to maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement and builds core endurance – both integral to good[…]
YEG Stairs – Our Top Outdoor Fitness Recommendation for Beginners or Elites
Outside Fitness Mar 25, 2018
Spring has arrived, get outside and take the stairs! As the snow begins to melt, the temperatures are no-longer at deep freeze levels, and the days begin to get longer most of us get an urge to get outside and be more active. Some people may want to shed the extra winter pounds or maybe[…]