Bullet Proof #4 Ok, training day number 2. Upper-body time. Rather than split the workout in to chest, triceps, and biceps…. This is usually common amongst guys that are hitting the gym for aesthetic reasons or simply because its what their buddy taught them when they were
Read on! →Bullet Proof #3 Hitting the gym Now you have your goals laid out in front of you, the next thing to consider when planning a program is time; How many times a week can you work out? How much time can and should you spend working out?
Read on! →OK, So I know I want to play rugby for enjoyment. In order to do that, what are the key considerations for success? These may vary from person to person but most of you should relate to these; Goal #1 Play effectively, to do this I
Read on! →Bullet Proofing my body for Rugby: Alex Ackerely, Personal Trainer and Sports-Scientist for Kitsilanos Better-Bodies Health Solutions is putting his know-how to the test and attempting to go injury free this Rugby season. I’m just going in to what will be (by my reckoning), my
Read on! →Are your new Healthy eating habits sending you appetite in to overdrive? When we change our eating habits for the better, particularly when we decrease the amount of processed, refined foods in our diet (think baking, white rice, bread, candy, and all things sugar). Our brain
Read on! →-Yesterday was the day of truth… I felt anxious yet excited. My 12 week post surgery appointment was here. This was going to be the “yes, your foot is healed – get active” or “ sorry the bone has not fused, please limit your activities for
Read on! →Mel and I are cleansing this month, after a gluttonous but very enjoyable December we feel like our bodies need little tlc! We thought we’d share the guidelines with you in case you wanted to do the same. We’ll be aiming for the whole month of January,
Read on! →BETTER BARS 1/2 CUP Apple Sauce (unsweetened) 1/2 CUP Raw Brown Sugar (Sucanat or Rapudura) 1 ¼ CUP Rolled Organic Oats (gluten free) 1 ¼ CUP Brown Rice, Spelt or Whole Wheat Flour 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Egg (Free Range/Organic) 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tbsp Raw un
Read on! →Shaping up for Back Country, So this past weekend, I decided to hit the trails and see how the snow conditions were. I’m a keen snowshoer and this season I have my thoughts trained on some more challenging over-night back country hiking. There’s something about the BC
Read on! →With the holidays approaching, let’s be aware of our actions/reactions when faced with all those temptations The average Canadian gains 5-7lbs of fat between Thanksgiving and the start of the New Year. That’s 17,500 to 24,500 excess calories consumed, stored away over a 2 ½ month
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