Pandemic Posture is Concerning
For over 1 year now, many of us have spent numerous hours sitting at an ergonomically incorrect desk set-up, while working from home. This bad work set-up has led to a lot of people starting to have a hunched over appearance. Kyphosis, which I term "pandemic posture",...
Why I Track my Healthy Habits
Many people come to me looking to firm up and lose a few inches around their waists or thighs so they feel and look better. Others reach out, with the intent of building up their energy levels and increasing their strength so they can do more throughout the day. When...
3 Back Exercises the Can Damage Your Back
Those of you who know me, know I'm a firm believer in the critical importance of regular exercise. When you workout with me, you'll quickly learn I'm a stickler for performing an exercise with proper form and posture. Correct exercise form is critical to avoiding...
My Favourite Instant Pot Recipes
Many of you guys have heard me talk about how much I love my Instant Pot. When I recommend this kitchen tool to others, the number one pushback I hear is that it's too large. Yes it's true, the Instant Pot is quite large so you'll have to figure out where to store it....
The Power of the Mind-Body Connection
When you slow down and take time to figure out what your body is telling you, you'll figure out pretty quickly that your body is often just as smart as your brain. To be the healthiest and strongest version of yourself, you need your mind and body to be working...
3 Ways to Keep Moving all Day Long
So many of us have been working from home for almost one full year now. Working from home often leads to less walking; it's more challenging to keep moving throughout the whole day. We no longer have to walk to the public transportation, or from our parking spot to...
3 Simple Healthy Cooking Shortcuts
It's a new year, when so many of us are looking for a fresh and healthy start to our eating habits. A lot of us need a healthy kickstart after eating all of the calorie rich foods we've just enjoyed over the holidays! It's great to have this healthier thinking on the...
My Blind Dog Taught me About Resilience
August 23, 2020 was a game changing day at our house. Our poor little 10 year old Boston Terrier Scrappy, woke up completely blind. There was no real reason for it. He had been carrying about his normal lifestyle the day before, and we had no real idea this was...
How to Stop 5 Pounds of Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are only a few weeks away now. Although they are going to look a lot different for many of us, due to the social distancing rules being enforced in Ontario at least, it's a fact that most of us are going to increase our calorie intake by 40%-50% from...
The Best Fitness Tools to Use During COVID-19
So many people don't feel comfortable exercising at the gym right now with Covid-19 still looming. In fact, gyms are very tough to get into with a 10 person maximum, in hot spot areas like Toronto. As a personal trainer, many of my clients and friends have been asking...
Is Rapid Weight Loss Safe?
First of all, let’s make sure we're on the same page with regards to what rapid weight loss is. "Rapid" can mean something very different from one person to the next. In my experience, when someone is consistently losing more than 1.5 pounds a week for over 4 months,...
Why We Like Barbequing all Year Round
Does it seem odd that I'm writing a barbequing blog at the start of fall? This is the time when most people move their cooking inside and cover up their barbeques until the spring weather arrives once again. Hearty soups and stews cooked in the oven often become a...