BODY DYSMORPHIA Def: (n) Body Dysmorphia is constantly seeing a flaw (or discrepancy) that is either minor or imagined. But to you, your appearance seems so shameful that you don't want to be seen by anyone. There are MANY times, as I get ready to hit a night on the town when I feel like the pic on the left even when the mirror is reflecting those 2 pics on the right. Ugh... Body dysmorphia or having an imagined (skewed) negative body image is REAL. And for some its … [Read more...]
It’s ALWAYS “Workout O’clock” !!
People always ask me “when is the best time of day to work out?”. Simple answer: “whenever you will do it, and KEEP doing it”. Now, in theory, that’s true. Since success depends upon consistency & effort, spearheaded of course by showing up! Here is a little more scientific answer: There are two waves to consider. The first is PERFORMANCE. Both aerobic & strength performance is at peak when the body is warm. Studies show that basal body temp is highest … [Read more...]
Hunger Games
May the Odds Snacks be ever in your Favor FLAVOUR! When it comes to the right Fuel for your workouts, it is not a GAME! Fuel is the KEY to making gains in strength, creating metabolic efficiency and losing weight! Eating a full meal before and after training isn’t always easy, but don’t skimp when it comes to snack time. Here are 50 simple recipes to hit the spot before and after workouts. Source: 50 Awesome Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks | Greatist … [Read more...]
Liquid GOLD!!
No no I don't mean Velveeta! I'm talking about THIS amazing vitamin goldmine in a glass! For SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 1 cup carrots 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup orange juice (100% pure) 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp grated Ginger 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or silken tofu, for the Vegans) ice cubes For a FRESH JUICE Ingredients: 1 cup carrots 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 a peeled/seeded orange 1/2 tsp grated Ginger 1/4 tsp ground … [Read more...]
The Home Workout from Hell | Men’s Health
Think it’s pointless to work out if you can’t make it to the gym? Then you’ve never tried this... Source: The Home Workout from Hell | Men's Health Have you checked out The BodyMorphology 28-day Jumpstart? Are you looking to Finish Strong to end 2015? Fill out or << Join our 28-day Challenge >> sign up form. We are only accepting recruit for the December program until December 7th, so hurry! Sign up to join our next challenge. … [Read more...]
There’s NO SUCH THING AS “TONING” … seriously.
"Toning" is a word I hate because its meaningless and non-technical. Resistance training makes you stronger. "Toning exercises" do not exist. Read more here: The Toning Myth - Scooby's Home Workouts … [Read more...]
HIIT it at HOME!
So the weather is changing, work is getting busier, the kids are back to school & back in sports/dance/afterschool programs - We all have "something" going on, I FEEL YOU! - So skip the stress of dragging your booty to the gym to do more boring cardio ...And do this High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout instead!! The set up is SIMPLE: All you need is a bit of space, a mat/towel, your water and an interval timer set for 30s Work/15s Recovery intervals - I like using my Gymboss … [Read more...]
It’s Been A While
Well it's been a while... Yes - ok I fell off the map! Well, no... I just fell off the blogging - I was still on the map, and the internet via Twitter and Instagram To be honest: I felt like I hadn't much to say, not enough to REALLY write about, that could actually reach people and help them. I want to make a difference for people, and I didn't think I was providing ENOUGH. Maybe it's not about each post providing EVERY thing to EVERY one, but to keep posting in order to reach MORE … [Read more...]
FIVE must haves for a Home Gym
5 Must-Haves for an in-home gym Whether you’re new, or a long time member of “team fitness”, you may not want to need to go to the gym (for various reasons) so here are a few must-have multi-use items that are beneficial for every fitness level & for all fitness goals. Skipping Rope – if you’re “not a runner”, and don’t feel like leaving home, a skipping rope is a perfect piece of equipment to perform intervals or steady cardio. By adjusting speed; choosing unilateral or bilateral … [Read more...]
Running for a Cause
The RBC Run for the Kids™, sponsored by Sunnybrook Hospital One day, a little more than a year and a half ago, while doing the crossword puzzle over breakfast, my mom proclaimed (to no one in particular) that she was “going for a walk”. Thirty minutes later she came back. Two days later, again, seemingly out of nowhere she proclaimed “I am going for a walk” out loud (again, to no one in particular) and again thirty minutes later, she returned. This went on for about a month before the … [Read more...]