CBC’s investigative newscast The Fifth Estate did a piece recently called “The Secrets of Sugar.” While traditional health and diet media and literature talk frequently about the effects of fat and sodium on our bodies, there is a small yet growing body of literature on the effects of sugar. One of the small problems with […]
Why Exercise Will Actually Improve Your Vacations
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about how your vacations should include physical activity. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You can also find her on Twitter. Do you view vacations […]
Effective Exercise Habits for People Suffering with Osteoarthritis
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about effective strategies to exercise with osteoarthritis. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You can also find her on Twitter. With osteoarthritis, the phrase “use […]
Why Strength Training and Running Go Hand in Hand
In today’s PT Intel personal trainer Kathleen Trotter talks about how strength training and running go hand in hand. Besides being a personal trainer, Kathleen lives her advice, having completed 10 (count ’em!) marathons, an Ironman (well, Ironwoman to be more accurate) and 7 half Ironmans. You can also find her on Twitter. I LOVE […]
How to Get a Full Range of Motion with Your Crunches
If you are like most people, you find yourself laying on a mat at the end of your workout, eyes looking up at the ceiling, dreading the number of crunches you need to pound out before you can call your workout complete. Whether it’s on the floor, with your legs, up, straight, or crossed, floor-based […]
Are You Using a Weight Training Log Book?
One of the best tools available to lifters of any age and ability is a weight training log book. It’s dirt cheap, comes with no known side effects, and is easily personalized for the OCD level of each user. Most top lifter swear by them, and if you talk to most elite athletes they will […]