How old are your present pair of running shoes? It is difficult to say when you need to change your running shoes as it depends on you and your lifestyle. By this I mean your bodyweight, how much running you do, how do you land on your feet, where you run, etc. A good tip is to buy two of the same pair of running shoes, and use one pair once a week and the other one for the rest of your runs during the week.
Read MoreThis week's blog should have been about running, but I am interrupting the series for a special blog post.
A friend texted me for some advice on doing a Triathlon for the first time. He will be doing the Jakes Off-Road Triathlon on the last weekend of April, which is a respectable challenge. This triathlon is open to Jamaicans and foreigners alike, so I am encouraging both my Jamaican and my Canadian peeps to check it out. Here is my advice for the first timer in this triathlon:
Read MoreIn a triathlon, after the swim, we move to the bike. During the winter season, some of us will be on the trainer, go to spinning classes or even out on our bike if the weather is appropriate. During this time we should be concentrating on our stroke mechanics and building an aerobic base. First, we need to do some testing, to give us a base line and something to aim for.
Read MoreMost triathletes find swimming the hardest of the three sports. I am lucky that I feel very comfortable with the swim portion of a triathlon. What does being comfortable with a sport mean? Be comfortable with your surroundings, the waves and swells as well as other swimmers, and other factors.
Read MoreYou have made that decision – you want to work with a personal trainer. This is a big step as you have made the decision to improve your health and fitness. Personal trainers, like other professional, can be good or bad at what they do. Who do you choose? What makes someone the best personal trainer in Toronto or anywhere for that matter?
Read MoreThe festive season is upon us. Some are busy worrying about what to buy for family and friends, while others are stressing over the meals and the travelling coming up. While doing all that planning, we may also be worried about losing our fitness during the season. Fear not, 30 to 45 minutes a day for 3 or 4 sessions a week will diminish the effects of not going to the gym at all.
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