Mastering the Ascent and Descent
Do you see the upcoming hill ahead of you and feel the wind blow out of your sails? Do you ride the brakes down a steep descent and wonder how someone else is floating...
Best Exercise Items to Pack for Workouts While Travelling
Does the thought of travelling bring upon a sense of anxiety, knowing you're stepping away from your fitness routine and putting all of your hard work at risk? Well, it doesn't have to. Just...
Using Nature as Your Playground
As a once-upon-a-time trainer returning from a three-year hiatus, I was searching for what was next. I wanted the future. I figured there was some juicy system combining tech wizardry and traditional methods out there,...
The Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell swing burns, on average, 20 calories/minute. That’s 400 calories in 20 minutes. Today I want to share with you some tips and cues to help you and others get the most out...
Why We Need Fitness More Than Ever
"I do it as a therapy. I do it as something to keep me alive. We all need a little discipline. Exercise is my discipline."-Jack LaLanneAs we celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on...
A Guide to Sustainable Trail Running
According to the International Trail Running Association, there are more than 1.77 million trail runners in the world, with tens of thousands of trail running events held each year. From a breezy 5-kilometre run...
Stepping Up Your Training with Ladders
Training can get a little monotonous, especially if you have a long marathon training cycle and have been following the same plan more than once. Which is why it is important to add variety...
Strength Training for Sprinting Performance
Strength training not only has the potential to reduce your risk of injury by correcting muscle imbalances and improving muscle activation, but it will also increase the efficiency of your sprinting biomechanics which results...
Cardio Cross-Training for Runners
Cross-training is a widely used approach to structure training programs for competitive athletes. “I usually train on the elliptical three to four times a week for 30 - 40 minutes to supplement my training,”...
Incorporate Running Drills to Find Your Form
Runners are bombarded almost daily with recommendations on all kinds of great ideas and advice that we should act on to improve our running. But amidst the blizzard of well-intentioned advice, one often unsung...