Summer continues here in Ontario, which I am very thankful for as we can continue to enjoy water sports on our lakes and rivers. This week let’s look at canoeing and kayaking, two more fun activities to do on the water.
Canoeing and kayaking involve paddling a small craft through water. They are low impact activities that can improve your cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. Both can be done as a hobby, a competitive sport or just for fun.
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Read MoreLately I have been blogging about different fitness activities on the water such as stand up paddle boarding and dragon boating. I intend to discuss other fitness activities such as kayaking and rowing but I will sidetrack now to discuss how to warm up for these activities.
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Read MoreSo, that’s it, I confess – I am stuck on watersports at the moment. Well, we are having such a beautiful summer here in Ontario and with so many beautiful lakes around us, who can blame me? This week, we will take a look at the sport of Dragon Boating.
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So last week we talked about the benefits of stand up paddleboarding, this week we will take your stand up paddleboarding to the next level with SUP Yoga. We all know Yoga is good for you but there are many benefits to take it outdoors and on the water:
Read MoreSummer is now in full swing and there are a lot of summer activities that are super fun and provide us with great fitness, even though we may not realize it.
Read MoreLast week I talked about poison ivy, oak and sumac, warning you to watch out for it on your trail runs or bike rides. This week, I will discuss what little creatures can do to you if you are not careful. Years ago, my wife managed to attract a tick behind her knee. At first, she thought it was a scab. When she couldn’t get it off, she called me to take a look. My comment was “you have been hanging around the dogs too much”. Lucky for her, ticks in Jamaica do not carry Lyme Disease. Here in Ontario, we aren’t so lucky.
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