I recently met with a new client for his first session. His goal is to become stronger and reduce his back pain. When I explained that we'd be spending most of our first session establishing perfect posture and alignment, breathing patterns and core muscle activation...
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Healthy Recipe: Sweet Potato Pumpkin Soup
It's the end of October and it's blustery and chilly on the west coast. For a healthful foodie this means just one thing: homemade soup! And nothing says autumn like sweet potato pumpkin soup. My most recent soup making adventure began with the onset of Halloween....
Five Simple Travel Health Tips
There's nothing more rejuvenating than taking a well-deserved vacation. But going on a holiday shouldn't mean leaving your healthy lifestyle at home. In fact, taking a break from your healthy habits can seriously hijack the fitness goals you've worked so hard to...
Burn Fat, Save Time. 7 Reasons You Need To Start Doing HIIT Now!
Fitness trends seem to change as fast as the weather. Some crazes are just too ridiculous to stand the test of time (check out those inflatable shorts!) while others top the list year after year. With oodles of scientifically proven benefits, HIIT (High Intensity...
Weight Loss Secret: Why Diet & Exercise Aren’t Enough. Part 2
In Part 1 of this post I told you how not getting enough sleep can affect your ability to lose weight - even if you're dieting and exercising. But if you have trouble sleeping, how do you fix that? Here are 6 tips to help you drift off more easily and stay asleep...
Weight Loss Secret: Why Diet & Exercise Aren’t Enough. Part 1
Does this sound familiar: You've made a serious commitment to your health and weight loss goals. You've hired a trainer who's helping you exercise more often and more vigorously. You've changed your diet, swapping out bagels and pizza for lean fish, whole grains and...
How To Combat Stress, Anxiety and Depression
The Most Effective Way To Combat Stress, Anxiety and Depression Most people know that exercise can improve physical health in many ways, from maintaining a healthy body weight and lean muscle mass to preventing obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure. But did...
Why You Need To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
The Muscles You Didn't Know You Had - Until They No Longer Work You might not think about your pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) when you're working out, but perhaps you should. For both men and women, a strong pelvic floor reduces the risk of incontinence, improves core...
5 Reasons NOT To Do A Juice Cleanse
Ah, the juice cleanse. Many people swear by them, believing they can rid their body of "toxins," give their organs a rest and kick-start a weight-loss program. But scientists, nutritionists and doctors are generally much more sceptical of the benefits of juice...