Kettlebell Training is Awesome
[as seen in the Oxford Review February 16th, 2012] Over the last few years kettlebell training has grown by leaps and bounds in Canada, the US and overseas. There are literally thousands of people who have experienced the great strength, power and cardio effects of this training. There is also an equal number of ladies and men using kettlebells to get more define, gain more muscle and just to be stronger overall. The reason – kettlebells work! I have put together short training program for you using kettlebells. A lot of kettlebell...
read moreIs Organic Really Better?
Organic, unadulterated wholefoods have formed the basis of human diet through the ages. Only now has the human race been subjected to countless man-made chemicals found in food and the environment. Eating foods that provide a balanced amount of nutrients is required to keep the body in perfect balance. A good deal of energy is wasted trying to disarm alien and often-toxic chemicals – some of which cannot be eliminated and accumulate in body tissue. Choosing organic foods whenever possible is the nearest we can get to eating a pure diet...
read more5 Weight Loss Dont’s
[as seen in the Oxford Review January 20th, 2011] There are a few things that you don’t want to do when trying to lose some weight. They are crucial and you will not get the results you want if you tumble into these pitfalls. Lack Discipline A lack of discipline is most likely the most harmful pitfall if you are trying to lose weight. You have to have what I call persistent consistency. You have to tough it out even when you don’t feel like it. Then tough it out again. And again. Cutting down on your waistline takes a reasonable amount...
read morePrevention Is The Cure
[as seen in the Oxford Review January 27th, 2012] According to the most recent data available it is the unfortunate reality that the rates of cancer continue to rise. I have personally had a few family members die as a result of cancer and I have a personal mission to find out what I can do to help stop this disease. While researching the causes of cancer I discovered that there are a minority of cancers that are caused by factors that cannot readily be controlled. When I say not ‘readily’ controlled I mean behaviours and situations that...
read moreYour Gut Health Is Very Important
[as seen in the Oxford Review January 6th, 2011] The bacteria in your gut are, during the best of times, highly underrated. They provide many different functions that help us live our lives. In fact we have more bacteria in our gut than we do cells in our body. Amazing isn’t it. To keep our gastrointestinal tract healthy it is very important that we do a few things well. We must maintain our intake of fibre to be a minimum of 30g per day. We must eat a plethora of high quality low-starch veggies like broccoli and kale. We must limit (or...
read moreThe Secret of Getting Ahead
[as seen in the Oxford Review December 31st, 2011] The word January comes to us from Roman mythology and means a doorway to the new year. The Roman god Janus had two faces: one which looked backward and one which looked forward. The 1st day of January gives us just that – an opportunity to look back at the year just finished and an fresh look a future yet unspent. New Years Day is a time for new beginnings. A bold and fresh look into the future of possibilities. It is time to make something happen this year. It is time to fulfill...
read moreA Few of My Favorite Things
[as seen in the Oxford Review December 23rd, 2011] With a just a few days left in 2011 I wanted to share a few of things which helped me be my best self this past year. For the most part I enjoy real whole food and intense exercise. But, there are a few things I just wouldn’t be without. Fish Oil This is number one on my list for a reason. With a large portion of the population suffering from uncontained inflammation this is something that should be in everyone’s stocking this Christmas. I prefer Carlson’s for its purity and...
read moreAerobic and Anaerobic Fitness Explained
[as seen in the Oxford Review December 16th, 2011] A lot of people have been asking me about the difference between anaerobic and aerobic fitness. It is somewhat technical – here goes: The anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways are two mechanisms of cellular respiration. Our bodies will use a combination of both anaerobic and aerobic respiratory functions depending on specific energy requirements and the activity being performed. Aerobic respiration uses oxygen to create ATP (the ‘currency’ of energy) while anaerobic respiration does...
read moreBeat the Winter Blues
[as seen in the Oxford Review December 9th, 2011] There can be a noticeable difference in people’s mood over the course of the winter. It is not unusual to get sad, anxious, and listless during this time of less sun and colder. Sometimes they oversleep or have unusual cravings for sweets or other foods high in starches. There can be a number of reasons for this, but one of the most prevalent is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. It is estimated that here in the Great White North, about 4 million Canadians, including children,...
read moreBig Bang Veggies
[as seen in the Oxford Review December 2nd, 2011] Since many people don’t eat enough veggies I have decided to write about veggies that give you a big bang for your buck. My recommendation for veggies is that you eat at least 4 (eating more is better) servings a day. Also, make a rule for yourself that you always eat more veggies than fruit – not because fruit is bad – but veggies have a lower overall sugar load and if you are trying to lose weight veggies can be your number one ally. The Cruciferous Family This family of...
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