One standard procedure within every personal training service is the the dreaded body fat test. That’s when we, the trainers, pull out that little pinching device called a caliber and start pinching your body all over the place at different angles.  Most of you will be familiar with it. Its a great and efficient way to monitor [...]

Do you play GOLF????
What are the key components of golf???  What are the key things you can do to take your game to the next level????
Golf requires…
1)  SPEED
2)  MUSCLE CONTROL (PROPRIOCEPTION)
3)  BODY BALANCE – POSTURE
4)  POWER GENERATION THROUGH:

CORE STABILIZATION
TORQUE ROTATION

5)  FLEXIBILITY
6)  BODY AWARENESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION
7)  MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND MUSCLE SUSTAINABILITY

A few things you can [...]

A few years ago I took a big step in my life, and decided to go see a chiropractor about the minor shoulder pains I was getting in my left side, and about how I just felt “un-even”.  It was one of the greatest decisions I made in my life. This guy showed me all [...]

I thought I would start a conversation by saying what I think some great daily foods are that should be incorporated as staples in anyone’s diet. Here are my favourites:
Spinach- rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis.
Yogurt- contains probiotic organisms that serve as reinforcements [...]

First of all, I’m writing this post for you people out there who just LOVE to work your guns. Personally, I never isolate my arms. I prefer to let them get worked as secondary muscle groups when I do compound movments like chest presses (triceps & shoulders) and pull ups (biceps & shoulders). But, there are [...]

All this time I’ve been telling any of my clients who want to burn fat, “you GOTTA do your cardio!” Explaining the importance of a well balanced diet and running a calorie deficit is always something I mention as well, but that’s of little relevance to the subject of this post.
Apparently strength training  burns more [...]