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Common Weight Loss Mistakes

Today, we will continue with our Fitness Myths topic and discuss one more common myth that centers on weight loss and the common mistakes that people make while trying to lose weight. Let’s dive in… Myth: Exercise will help me lose weight quickly Exercise-related weight loss myths are closely related to the previous resistance training and weight loss myths but …

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Does Stretching Helps With Injury Prevention?

Today, we will continue with our Fitness Myths topic and discuss one more common myth. This one is a sticky myth and it is related to stretching and injury prevention. For those “in the know”, it’s been debunked for well over 20 years, but there are still many people clinging to this faulty belief. Let’s dive in… Myth: Stretching before …

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Simple Fitness Tips For Rainy Day Workouts

It’s POURING rain today. Not a common occurrence in Calgary, but I like it. It reminds me of growing up in Vancouver. There’s a reason everything is so green on the west coast! The rain also inspired me to write this post. Hopefully, these fitness tips for rainy day workouts will inspire you to move your body over the coming …

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The Benefits Of Bad Workouts

Yes. I mean it…Bad workouts actually have some benefits! By bad workouts, I’m referring to ones that aren’t as productive or aren’t done with as much effort or enthusiasm. In fact, while I’m using workouts as an example, today’s concept applies to most habits or practices for any skill development. You see, in order to be great at something, we …

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Are You Properly Prepped For Outdoor Activity?

The weather is definitely nicer these days and the sidewalks, pathways, trails, and mountains are filled with people enjoying nature and attempting to get (or stay) fit. This is awesome and I love to see so many people being active and enjoying some kind of outdoor activity. Unfortunately, virtually everyone out there is at a MUCH higher risk of injury …