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 [...]

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 [...]

Does your body fall apart in the Summer?
When the summer hits Vancouver each year, the we tend to get caught up in all the exciting activities that our city has to offer, while we neglect to maintain our health and fitness. Weekend barbeque’s, road trips, and beach outings are much more enticing than a trip to [...]

Welcome to Nutritionist Health Tip ”Food of the Week” – week one! Each week I’m going to feature one of nature’s fabulous edible creations (or the odd man-made one), and attempt to convince you why should eat it, or maybe why not. First up: broccoli!!
Broccoli gets a bad rap sometimes, and I’m here to stick up [...]

This weeks Personal Trainer Nutrition Tip: Red MeatNeed another reason to cut back on the red meat? A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine looked at over 545, 000 people (!) between the ages of 50 and 71, over a period of 10 years. It’s not news that a lot of red [...]

Diet has a huge effect on exercise. Your energy levels and your body’s response to the training that it performs are all affected by the things you eat and drink. For instance, drinking a carb drink while doing cardio exercise reduces your perceived intensity, making the cardio easier. It also gives you more energy to [...]