One of my patients years ago said to me: “there are two things guaranteed with running, you will lose weight and you will get injured”. So, so true. In my 32 years of being a physiotherapist, I have seen many running injuries. This week I will focus on common hip injuries and what to do for them.
Read MoreYou know life isn’t always ideal and many times we are rushed and short for time.
Don’t worry you can still get quality fitness in. Below are six strength training exercises you can do to get a full body workout when time is tight:
Read MoreTime is flying by and, lo and behold, Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is a great chance to celebrate and visit with family and if you only have one dinner then it is not so bad but in this day of blended families, there could be two or more dinners. Below are some suggestions for getting through Thanksgiving without losing fitness or gaining weight.
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As we continue into September, I am still plagued by that “back to school” feeling and taking stock of my life and setting goals. Last week’s blog Time to Get Serious talked about goal setting and using the SMART formula to attain your goals. this week, let’s talk about changes you can make immediately to improve your health forever.
Well it is that time of year again, September! The summer holidays are winding down and school is about to start. The party is over and it is time to get serious again.
On the bright side, it is a good time to take stock of life and to set some goals and, since this is a fitness blog, hopefully some fitness goals.
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Last week, my blog was on stress, something we all experience, something that can be good and bad.
What happens when it is too much and we are overwhelmed? Below are ways to cope with stress.
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