Spring weather is coming (I swear) but it seems its always busy for me. And that means excuses not to workout. Well Greatist has some tips so you can fit exercise into your cramped schedule . *** And there was a recent crowdfunding campaign to build a cool hybrid bicycle. They… Read More
It seems we should be taking 10,000 steps everyday in order to stay healthy. Our bodies need to move in order to promote proper blod flow. And something as simple as walking (and obviously running) is a great… Read More
As you get older, you enjoy simplicity more it seems. One of the constants in my life has been exercise and to me it’s pretty simple. Exercise brings me so many benefits it’s hard to pass up for… Read More
Most of you like to workout. And who doesn’t love hanging out in PJ’s? This video combines both! I’ve known the creator, Tammy from GO! for a few years. I’ve been lucky enough to put on talks and workshops with her… Read More
There is life after winter. This week was a great glimpse into sunny days and (somewhat) warmer temperatures. Here’s to a lot more! Every spring everyone wants to be fit it seems. Here is a good look from… Read More
I’m doing a new feature. Well not completely new, but I will be doing the findings/musings piece every second Friday or so under #FridayFindings. This week we are looking at perfect running form as defined by Kinetic Revolution…. Read More
So the holidays are around the corner and for some folks are already dreading seeing the scale on January 1. It doesn’t have to be this way! Thanks to Food Reflections for a good list of 9 tips to stay active during the… Read More
If you follow the blog you know I love snowshoeing and running so I wrote an article on the up-and-coming trend and it’s now live. See below for a copy of it: We’re not talking about your grandparents’… Read More
I headed up to the Ark on Saturday morning with the family and some friends for another great time trying not to die up and down the hills of Mike Caldwell’s retreat resort. This was actually the “flatest”… Read More
So I met local entrepreneur and fitness buff Stephanie Karlovits a few years ago. I thought it was pretty cool when she started talking about functional training and creating a space where people of all shapes/sizes/backgrounds could train… Read More
Here’s a great article from the Boston Globe about what the science is telling us about what we should be eating. I’ve read most of the literature mentioned, I just wish I would have read this stuff 10 years ago… *** Here’s another trendy… Read More
I needed these! For those who have no clue what I’m talking about, here is a quick refresher. I’ve always done yoga on a semi-regular basis since I started almost 10 years ago (wow!) but never everyday. The… Read More
So I started hearing about Bulletproof coffee for just over a year now. It had me intrigued as I love coffee and increasingly, healthy fats. As a bit of a life hacker, I love getting some tips how… Read More
It’s a new month (where did September go?) and as you know, I’m a sucker for challenges, especially if they lead to self-improvement. Sometimes even if they don’t. This month I’m doing a 30-day yoga challenge . I’m going to be… Read More
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend. I tried to take full advantage of it and if you could golf excursions, I was doing exercise outside for more than 10 hours this weekend. One word: Beautiful! Being out… Read More
We started last week to hear about Leslie’s cycling trip across the great country of ours. Here is part two: The hardest climb in all of Canada was North Mountain on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. It was a 4km climb… Read More
I’m getting cheeky with the Shakira video but I’m trying to prove a point. If you’re active, you should have a good idea how your hips work as it’s crucial to your success. The more I look at… Read More
I had to write something about safety since I was part of two major incidents over the past months, both involving cyclists. The latest was a collision between an older lady who was walking and a cyclist who… Read More
So it’s been almost two months since I picked up the Basis band and I haven’t been disappointed. The watch does almost everything I want it to and then some. And it gives me the time! How cool… Read More
Let’s just say I had an amazing weekend but it was rough on the body. And I’m not even talking about libations! I was simply being active and hurt myself in a few spots: a cut toe from… Read More
This thing is awesome! And I’m not getting paid to say this. I actually had to pay for this tool but I don’t regret the time and money I spent acquiring it. It all got started when I… Read More
I was checking myself out in an airport bathroom on my most recent trip to Windsor (teaching something called ChiRunning here this weekend), and saw two big circles under my armpits. I’m not vain but it’s not the… Read More
So I was at my local driving range on the weekend working on my golf swing. What a weekend for that! Here are some of the thoughts that went through my head while people watching. You’ll see that… Read More
A few days late for Easter but better late than never, right? I’ve been in love with dark chocolate recently and looking for more rationale to eat it so I did some research. And I don’t know why… Read More
So we all age, some of us just enjoy the process more than others. Aging doesn’t have to be all that bad, it comes with a lot of perks like wisdom and tons of memories. Recently, a lot… Read More