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Elliptical Shopping Checklist: What to look for when buying an Elliptical Cross-Trainer Machine

patrickv — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:39 +0000

When shopping for an elliptical cardio machines, you come across a vast selection of machines ranging from $300 to over $5000. Contrary to popular belief, if you spend more money, you’re not paying for the “bells and whistles” programming, you are actually buying a more durable, stable, smoother machine. With all of these huge sales on all the time like 50% off a $2000 machine, it’s easy to lose sight of what to really look for when making the right buying decision. Here is a simple checklist of what to look for when buying an elliptical machine.

Are You An Island?

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:06:08 +0000

John Donne once wrote “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.” There is a lot of wisdom in this quote. First, I believe he means that we are all connected, and two, that we cannot live our lives alone. We need other people to connect with, to laugh with, and to count on. To achieve any goal we need all kinds of resources and people are some of the most important resources we could have.

Fit Tip: Reducing back and shoulder pain

Dai — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:52:29 +0000

Spending too many hours hunched over a desk at work or a steering wheel in traffic are common triggers of back and shoulder pain. Follow these proactive tips from Life Fitness to alleviate strain from your upper body, and help prevent tension headaches that may keep you from exercising.

6 Ways to Combat Overwhelm

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Ever wished for 36 hours in a day? Do you think you would get everything done even if that wish came true? Chances are you would still feel like you’re rundown and never have any time for fun even if there were more time. Time is rarely the issue, though. It’s our commitment management that [...]

Preparing for the Vancouver Sun Run

patrickv — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:23:04 +0000

this episode demonstrates some pre and post run stretches that will definitely help your run game for those of you doing the sun run and for others that just run! also using the lacrosse ball to roll out and find those tight spots in your calves!

App charges gym-goers every time they miss a workout

patrickv — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:57:39 +0000

I just came across this article on the Globe and Mail and think it's a fantastic idea. Most people make new year's resolutions to get fit, but most people fall short of their goals just a few weeks in. Some of us lack motivation or are self-motivated, or have accountability partners to make sure they get their butt to the gym. This new app charges you every time you miss a workout. What do you think?

Celebrate Your Way To Success

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Most of us are used to big celebrations like birthdays or special holidays like Christmas and Easter and Canada Day. We plan for these big events, we shop for the right gifts, we put together the perfect menu, invite all our friends and family. We may even get stressed out a bit now and again. The [...]

15 Different Cardio Styles That Actually Work (Part 1) by Adrian Crowe

patrickv — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:05:21 +0000

Story time, grab a chair. I did a program with my buddy David 3 years ago called Mechanical Drop Sets. David put on 30+lbs of solid bodyweight and I put on 20lbs+ in 12 weeks (a little pudge but mostly clean mass). It was insane. So were the workouts. On the high week it was upwards of 500 reps total per workout and there were 4 workouts per week. Ugh. Add it to the list of programs I’ll venture to use again on myself.

What’s in your Gym Bag? 2 Must Haves

patrickv — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:54:07 +0000

We all carry our water bottles, yoga mats, and towels in our gym bags. But do you have these 2 things that can really help you improve your performance??

A Good Place to Start

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:25 +0000

Ever felt unhappy, empty or stuck because you feel you don’t have what you want? What would make you happy and unstuck? The default answer is usually a million dollars or more time in a day. But would that really help? Really?