How to Take the Half-Marathon to the Next Level
The half-marathon distance isn’t half of anything. The name is deceptive and in my experience the distance has always required an effort more suited for a ‘double 10 km’ than anything else. Training for...
16 Weeks to Your Best Marathon Time
This plan has been designed for a runner who has either recently completed a half-marathon and is looking to step up in distance to the marathon, or for a runner who has run marathons...
Eight Weeks to a Faster 10 km
The 10 km is one of the most challenging and rewarding race distances. You begin fast with the excitement of the spectators and fellow participants, then settle into your rhythm and finish strong over...
Four Top Core Exercises for Runners
With warmer weather around the corner and our spring and summer race dates in our calendars, runners across the country are ready to make the most of the season ahead. A part of making...
Reasons to Keep a Training Journal
We know movement is good for our bodies. Yet, many of us still struggle to make it to the gym, or hit the path for our long runs consistently.
Keeping a training journal or diary can...
Six Reasons Why You’re Not Hitting Those Gym Goals
It’s a brand new year and you’ve been hitting the gym hard. You’ve improved your diet and even hired a personal trainer. Despite all your hard work, you’ve noticed that instead of losing weight...
Stay Consistent With Exercise
Most of us know that exercise is good for us. The research is clear: exercise makes us live longer.
You would think that if we all knew movement was key to a longer life, all...
The Recovery Session
One of the biggest paradigm shifts we’ve experienced over the past few years has been toward a massive focus on recovery. From supplements to tools, a wide range of products have flooded the market...
Kick Butt Workout For an Effective Leg Day
There are many ways to target your lower body and at times it can feel overwhelming. To help with your next leg workout, I thought I would walk you through mine and give you...
Racing the World’s Highest Ultramarathon
I reach the highest point of the Snowman Race late on day three. Standing atop the 5,490 m (18,000 ft.) Gophu La Pass in the fading light, I can see Gangkhar Puensem, the world’s...
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Ask the Expert – What is Intramuscular Stimulation
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IMPACT ON LOCATION at Sheraton Centre Toronto
When we walked into the lobby at Sheraton Centre Toronto, we felt like we were part of something bigger. With a grand lobby, recently...
IMPACT ON LOCATION at Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
On our search for some of the best places to travel with your health and fitness in mind, we went on location to the Westin...
A Sensory Experience at Sanctuary Cap Cana
There is a defining moment, as I flip-flop through Sanctuary Cap Cana in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where I feel fully, astonishingly relaxed.
And I...
Ask the Expert – Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
This specialized branch of physiotherapy treats both the internal and external pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles that...
