Want to know the secret of top performing athletes at your local gym? For the most part, it’s not a magical supplement (the guys with the needles hanging out their butts don’t count), or a fancy new piece of athletic gear. While it may not be the sexiest tool out there, the most powerful workout […]
6 Reasons to Use a Bodybuilding Workout Log
You are taking all of the right supplements. Your form is flawless. You are committed to going to the gym every day, at precisely the time you set out to do so. But you’re still not satisfied with your results. You want more. Lucky for you, the simple tool that is a bodybuilding workout log […]
Must Watch: The Secrets of Sugar Documentary (Video)
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 […]