As a follow-up to last week's blog: how do you know when you are properly hydrated?
A good sign that you are properly hydrated is the colour of your urine (yes, I went there). Normal urine colour ranges from pale yellow to deep amber — the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is.
Read MoreAs the summer approaches we become more aware of the need to hydrate better. Should you drink water or other drinks? That depends on how long you are working out for and the event that you are participating in.
Read MoreThis past weekend I was entered to participate in the Mississauga Half Marathon on behalf of the ‘Guts to Run’ Team which supports Crohn's and Colitis Canada. I have been training for the last three months following the training plan as best as my work schedule would allow. Based on the longest run I was able to complete 18.5km. I knew that everything was on track until…
Read MoreLast week, I discussed exercises that are not recommended for core strengthening. In this blog post I will discuss the exercises that are highly recommended to strengthen your core.
Before, we get onto what you should be doing, let’s talk about why you should strengthen your core in the first place.
Read MoreAs a physiotherapist, I spend a lot of my time teaching core exercises to patients. What I would like to discuss today is what not to do as some of my patients are doing old fashioned and sometimes very harmful exercises that they think are strengthening their back or their core.
Read MoreLet’s get working on your fitness.
What a Personal Trainer should bring to this party: ”Focus predominantly on increasing the production of angular club head velocity through the development of a player’s ability to generate larger ground reaction forces and speed of movement, in addition to the promotion of safe and efficient deceleration of force through increases in strength."
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