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Get Better Results by Bucking these Fitness Trends

1. Buck the trend: (v.) To differ in opinion to most others. To go against the grain, to be an exception to the rule. At a time when most people seem eager to jump on the latest “fitness band-wagon”, and new workout fads and complex training systems are popping up by the minute, it can be challenging to sort through it all and find out what really is effective versus what is fluff.  It seems ironic that while the mainstream fitness industry is booming, the number of people who are out of shape and suffering from health issues such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke, is still on the rise.  With so much access to health-related information, and so many popular fitness options available, one might think that these problems should be disappearing.  Or maybe this information overload is part of the problem.  Does getting in shape really [...]

2011-07-14T21:22:20-04:00
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What Is Your Inspiration?

I just spent a great Father’s Day with my wife and daughter, my 2 favorite people on earth, which made me realize how lucky I am… and how much I love spending my Sundays like this! This got me thinking about what is really important to me in my life, and what motivates me to improve myself and grow as a person, as well as with my business. I recently attended a weekend seminar for business and personal development, and one of the exercises they had us do to help us become more motivated and focused on our goals was to put together a short “Why” video. My WHY video is a collection of images that remind me of what is important to me in my life… what inspires me and drives me to do what I do, and to grow personally and professionally. This is my WHY video… let [...]

2011-06-19T20:51:58-04:00
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High Intensity Training Techniques (HITT)

Getting results from your training is strongly related to the intensity at which you train. If you don’t engage your exercise program with the appropriate intensity you are missing out on the progress you could be achieving. Even with the best training program and the most productive exercises, if you don’t challenge yourself you aren’t likely to see significant results. High intensity training requires a certain mental toughness, effort, and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone. The video below demonstrates 4 methods of increasing the intensity in your workouts using a technique called “set-extension”, which means you will employ these methods at the end of a set, once you have already reached momentary muscular fatigue. […]

2011-05-06T20:27:33-04:00
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Huge Mob Takes Over Center of City!

Hello again! It’s been another busy week, and I’m looking forward to the next month or so being quite full as well.  But don’t worry, I’ll be sure to continue posting great content for you here!  In fact, I’m working on a couple of projects I expect you will appreciate. Who is that “Jacked” Running Man? But for now I want to update you on how the Sporting Life 10K Run went last weekend.  I finished the run in 54 minutes, meeting my goal to complete the 10 kilometers in under an hour.  It wasn’t a fast time, but I maintained a steady pace, and felt pretty good after… that is, until the next day when my CALVES were on FIRE! […]

2011-05-06T02:12:28-04:00
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Is Cardio Really That Effective for Weight Loss?

Hello again! Spring is finally here (although you wouldn’t know from the weather we’ve been having), and everyone is looking to get leaner for the warm weather. This means it’s time to start doing more cardio for weight loss and cutting your calories way back, right? Not quite. I’d like to challenge the common belief that doing a lot of cardiovascular exercise is the best way to improve your overall fitness and to reduce body fat. But first I want to update you on how my training has been going for the Sporting Life 10K Run … which is TOMORROW! I had planned on posting more updates on my training during the week, but it’s been busy… so, better late than never. (See my previous post for more details) […]

2011-04-30T01:31:12-04:00
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How to Stay Fit at an All-You-Can-Eat Resort

I recently returned from an amazing family vacation in Mexico at a great all-inclusive resort. I feel like a new man! Incredibly, I was able to maintain my nutrition plan while I was there, indulging primarily in high-quality protein (eggs, fish, chicken, beef) and a lot of vegetables… but with such an abundance of good food, my portions were admittedly larger than usual. Since I committed to getting in great shape this year I had to make sure my training stayed on track while I was enjoying my relaxation in the sun and sand. My routine consisted of short interval training workouts (jog-sprint intervals) before breakfast, and primarily body weight ‘super-set’ workouts in the afternoon. I’m not a big fan of training on machines, so I had to adapt a little to the gym at the resort. Here’s an example of one of my resistance training ‘vacation workouts’: [...]

2011-04-24T16:37:42-04:00
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Run For Their Lives!

OK, I think I need to start by telling you how I got myself into this predicament… I was speaking to one of my clients, Giselle, (who also happens to be a personal trainer, and a long distance runner) about how I don’t think long distance running is a particularly healthy way to train.  I proceeded to put my foot into my mouth by claiming that I could keep up with a runner without training like one, by simply being fit and strong from following my regular strength training and interval training program.  Naturally, Giselle invited me to put my “money where my mouth is” by signing up for an upcoming charity run.  I said I’d think about it, which I suppose was good enough for her… because the next day I received an email confirming that I’d been signed up for the Sporting Life 10K Run on May 1st! [...]

2011-04-07T01:41:03-04:00
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Reboot Your Body With Muscle Activation Techniques

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle collision, and suffered minor whiplash. 5 years ago I would have been on the table of a massage therapist and / or a chiropractor, attempting to twist, pop, stretch, and rub the injury out. Not any longer. After 3 sessions with my M.A.T. practitioner, Cathy, I am back in action! MAT is a revolutionary new process that has evolved for correcting muscular imbalances in the body. It has dramatically improved functional capabilities in people of all ages, providing a pain free lifestyle along with elevating sports performance and career longevity in several professional athletes. This process is a biomechanically-based system called Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT)™. This is the same form of therapy I’ve used to successfully recover from any musculo-skeletal injury I’ve suffered over the last few years, and it has also transformed the way I train my clients. What is Muscle [...]

2011-03-24T00:49:14-04:00
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Fruits and Veggies: Bridging the Gap

Every health organization on the planet agrees that consuming enough vegetables and fruit in your diet is paramount to maintaining good health. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating between 5 and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. There’s a good reason for this: vegetables and fruits are among the most nutrient dense foods available, and contain important health-promoting and cancer-preventing anti-oxidants, as well as vitamins and other essential nutrients. […]

2011-03-20T02:13:33-04:00
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