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...]
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...]
FIVE Things To Ask Your New Trainer
You’ve FINALLY decided to change your lifestyle – you’ve joined a gym (or not), committed to putting time into your schedule to work out and now you want to a personal trainer. You may want to get some info first. Here are FIVE things you may want to (read: SHOULD) know when you are choosing a trainer. Ask to meet the trainer, before your “first session” - Maybe it’s just me (as a trainer) but I wouldn’t want to be taking advice from someone who doesn’t look the part. … [Read more...]