An evening in Positano, Italy If you’re planning a vacation getaway but are wondering how you can maintain the fitness level you’ve worked so hard for, why not make exercise your vacation? I love to travel and explore new places, but lazing around on a beach all day...
Today is the first day of the last year of my 5th decade of life. In other words, Happy 49th Birthday to Me! When I was younger, I dreaded reaching this age. I couldn’t imagine what it would look and feel like, being almost 50. It just sounded so old. But now that I’m...
If you’re over 50 and don’t practice full body resistance training exercises at least twice per week, you need to start. Now. Here's why. When we're around 30, the untrained body starts to lose muscle mass. This process – medically known as sarcopenia – continues as...
This is Teresa Muñoz. Teresa and I first connected on Facebook, when she commented on a post I wrote on another inspiring person, Germana Viani. Motivated by Germana’s story and vivacious health, Teresa - who hadn’t exercised regularly for many years - began attending...
Hey Fitness friends! I just created my new favourite on-the-go snack food, and couldn't wait to share the healthy recipe with you! These ridiculously easy, no-bake bars are simply the tastiest whole-food snack ever. They're vegan, high in protein and fibre, packed...
There's no denying the pleasure of a cold beer after a long hot hike or bike ride. One of my favourite summertime indulgences is a chilled glass of white wine on a Vancouver patio. But how does that craft lager or Pinot Gris impact your workouts? The answer isn't...
Splurging on new stylish workout gear once in a while can be so motivating. When a new pair of leggings fits just perfectly, or a new top really spotlights those sculpted shoulders you've been working on so hard, you want to run right to the gym and work out in...
Have you ever wondered what your exact body fat percentage is? Whether your muscles are symmetrical or not? If you have dangerous visceral fat? Scoliosis? Osteoporosis? I've been curious about my body composition, so I went to see Peter Schwagly at Bodycomp Imaging...
Want to be stronger, leaner, sexier? How about better looking? More confident and less stressed out? How'd you like to live longer too? You can, and it doesn't have to cost a penny. How? Lift weights. Starting in your 30s, your body starts to lose muscle mass. This...
