Healthy Living
Yoga Breathing for Anxiety
Many of us struggle with anxiety, often times behind closed doors and much to the surprise of even our closest friends. Fitness can also be a bit of a tough business with the constant pressures of presenting in our classes or for our clients, of staying ahead of the curve on education and trying to…
Read MoreYoga & Arthritis
Yoga can be very beneficial for those who suffer from the painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms of arthritis, as Yoga offers both slow and gentle movement that can reduce stiffness in the joints. Optimizing overall joint health and reducing flare-ups, Yoga poses are designed to rebalance our physical body and strengthen the muscles that surround…
Read MoreWhen Is It Too Hot For Intense Exercise?
By Dave Smith The air conditioner just had to break on the hottest day of the summer.And, of course it had to happen just before dozens of clients were about to show up for boot camp class. It was Murphy’s Law in action. As the gym owner, what was I supposed to do? Let my clients exercise in the…
Read MoreWhat’s All the Fuss with Yoga?
It’s no big secret that Yoga is at the forefront of leading trends in the fitness industry, with more and more people of all ages and fitness levels continuing to make it part of their weekly fitness regime. And that’s the key, people of all ages and fitness levels. Yoga can and should be practiced…
Read MoreWhat to look for in a Personal Trainer
If you are just starting your fitness journey, it may be hard to block out the noise to make the best decision for your personal goals, level of experience, and budget. Many trainers offer quick fixes or secret formulas, but the truth is, these do not exist. It is going to take hard work and…
Read MoreVitamin D and Its Impact on Your Game
As a fitness professional, you probably eat cleanly, maintain a regimented workout schedule, get good sleep, and manage stress levels. Here’s the bad news: Even when you’re doing everything correctly, you’re probably not making or getting enough vitamin D. Researchers find vitamin D deficiencies, in fact, quite common among athletes. Signs of deficiencies include stress…
Read MoreUnderstanding Diabetes, Diabetic Neuropathy and Omega-3
According to Health Canada in 2008/09, diabetes was affecting over 2.4 million Canadians, a 70% increase over 10 years earlier. Stepping forward to today, Diabetes Canada claims there are 11 million people with diabetes and pre-diabetes. With these statistics, it is most likely that one or several of your client/class participants have this condition. ‘The…
Read MoreTrusting our Intuition
It seems there is a major shift happening right now. So many people I know are moving through major of changes in life, some wanted and some landing unexpected. If there is one thing that is true – change is constant. We all have our different relationships to change, and depending on what the change…
Read MoreThree Rounds in the Sport of Life
Most fight bouts are structured in three rounds and measure the fighter’s aggression, striking, grappling and cage control. The task for a coach is to assess the rounds and offer advice to help his fighter adjust and compete to his maximum capabilities. Since 99.9% of the population will never get in an actual MMA match…
Read MoreThe Period and Anemia
By Ginette Biro, B.Kin Anemia affects more women worldwide than we realize. It is something we still feel we have to keep under wraps, because in most cases it is connected to our menstrual cycle. To put it bluntly, if you bleed a lot you are most likely anemic. In the previous article, Do You Question…
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