It seemed like a normal sunny Calgary Saturday afternoon. We had spring fever so we decided to go on a family bike ride. Our plan was to haul our bikes in the truck to a park area and then do about a 20-30 km loop and then drive home. We had one reluctant teenager in [...]

My good friend and running expert Jill Bruyere is my ‘go-to girl’ for any running related questions. She’s posted on my blog in the past and here she has some great advice for anyone considering a marathon.  She has a very affordable e-book that will guide you every step of the way. Currently, my business [...]

Since we’ve been on the topic of HIIT, I wanted to share with you an update on a success story from one of my clients. Franca, my beautiful boot camper that was featured in this blog, has started to incorporate HIIT to her workouts when she isn’t at boot camp. Since she started her fitness [...]

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. Arthur C. Clarke I know that just getting to your workout may seem impossible at times, but you’re doing it. Good for you..now let’s talk about what you’re doing when you get there. One client, new to [...]

High intensity interval training. I love it! This is one of the most effective ways to burn fat. Experts say: “In research, HIIT has been shown to burn adipose (fat) tissue more effectively than low-intensity exercise – up to 50% more efficiently.” “HIIT speeds up your metabolism and keeps it revved up for some time [...]

I wanted to share with you my situation that happened over the weekend. I know that we’re living parallel lives in many ways. We all have busy schedules and trying to get a workout in seems like an impossibility. On Saturday morning, I think I was in the car all morning until about 2 pm, [...]

Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Edward Stanley Enough said. Now get moving, tell me how I can help you.

Who doesn’t love pancakes? Here’s a recipe that you can enjoy guilt free. These pancakes are packed with protein and contain omega-3 fatty acid from the flax meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are not manufactured naturally in your body, and thus must come from your diet as they are essential for growth and development. Servings: 2 [...]

Diabetes is on the rise. As well, there are many that are ‘border line’ diabetic and their doctor may be telling them that they need to clean up their diet to prevent them from becoming a diabetic. It isn’t just those that are in this dire situation that need to pay attention to diet. Everyone [...]

I thought you might enjoy the CONTENT of this video, even if it makes you a little dizzy to watch it. (Junior videographer at work and a new camera…trust me, these videos can only get better!) Here we are ending a boot camp session with a 4 minute ab series. Pay attention to the cues [...]