Category Health and Fitness

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday parties and fun festivities and give up on your fitness goals. But you don’t have to sacrifice fun holiday traditions and treats to focus on your health…

Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These pockets of the world are known for having citizens who live remarkably long, healthy lives. Some of these locations may sound familiar: Okinawa, Japan (home of Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid!).…

One of the perks of being a serious endurance athlete is that you can screw around with impunity. All that training burns big calories, which is why you can do real damage to all-you-can-eat buffets. In fact, it can sometimes…

I decided that my stamina was back enough to try the group ride on Tuesdays. We did one of my favorite drives – “around the reservoir” plus an out and back on Casa Loma Road. I rode recumbent because it’s…

Drop sets are a powerful method of increasing muscle fatigue and facilitating muscle development, although they can be strenuous and not ideal for every individual. Typically, a drop set counts as one set, despite involving several weight reductions. Understanding Drop…

The bench press is a complex exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscle (chest muscles). It also works the triceps, anterior deltoid (front shoulders) and stabilizer muscles. As a certified fitness trainer, I’ve witnessed how mastering this exercise can transform…

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a hard workout. The same can be said for the pain that comes afterwards. But while that soreness is a good thing—a sign of muscle growth—it can be hard to stay away. Is…

It’s that time of year again — holiday parties, festive activities, and delicious treats everywhere you turn. We know how hard it can be to navigate the holiday season without compromising your goals + still enjoying yourself so we’ve got…

I remember racing down the escalators at Macy’s in Cape Cod Mall. My mom, calmly riding the escalator up like a normal human, would say I’m either going to hurt myself (possible) or make a scene (true) or interrupt people…