Have you ever been frustrated over a lack of results from your workout routine?

If so, you are in good company. Even the most seasoned athletes experience times when their results plateau.

When you continue to put in the same effort day after day with little or no results it is safe to say that you’ve hit your own fitness plateau.

Your body adapts quickly to any repetitive routine. The definition of ‘insanity’ is to do the same thing over and over while expecting different results. This holds true for your workouts. When your results stop then it’s time to do something new.

I have good news – the following 4 tactics are guaranteed to crank your workouts up to the next level and to deliver the fast results you want. [Read more...]

Every year Calgary hosts the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and every year people do more damage to their body, fitness results, confidence, and self-esteem than any other time (except perhaps Christmas and New Years).  In fact, for many Calgarians, the Stampede really is Christmas in July!

I’m all for enjoying myself and celebrating what is truly a fantastic city-wide event.  However, each year I see the fallout that happens from the misguided and sometimes outright crazy choices people make on a daily basis while attending the various festivities.  Between the local bars, concerts, corporate events, FREE breakfasts, community BBQ’s, and random parties, there are a million things to do, and that doesn’t even include the events at the actual Stampede Grounds!

So with all these things going on and potential temptations around every corner (mini donuts), how does someone maintain a healthy approach to nutrition and exercise and avoid messing up months of hard work in ten short days?  The good news is that it’s quite simple, and doesn’t involve sacrificing your Stampede experience!  A few simple adjustments in behavior and mindset will take you a long way.  Follow these tips and you will thank me (and yourself) for the lack of extra pounds and a hangover-free Stampede! [Read more...]