Today was the 7th time I participated in the Polar Bear Club and plunged myself into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario. Thanks to friends Shari and Vito who shared in the experience today! There’s something exhilarating (and perhaps a bit crazy) about jumping into icy waters wearing not much more than a bathing suit and– read more about Polar Bear Plunge: My Kind of Detox –
Another year is drawing to a close, and in just a few days we’ll see all the New Year’s Resolution people flock to the gym. Of course, most of them will be gone long before Valentine’s Day. http://strengthbox.trainerize.com/ It’s tough to make health goals stick. Fitness goals are even tougher… You need: The Right Goals– read more about Online Training with Greg Carver –
I’ve always had fairly poor posture. Most people develop kyphosis (rounding of the upper back and shoulders) by spending too much time sitting. While I did hold a corporate job (aka professional sitter) for many years, other factors may have contributed to my own posture challenges. I underwent 2 pneumothorax surgeries for collapsed lungs years ago,– read more about Back Pain Prevention and Posture Challenges –
The other day I noticed that I’d been slacking a bit in my training. I’ve felt that way ever since I returned from my last vacation. The vacation was amazing, and I was getting in daily workouts, eating healthy and hearty meals, and enjoying life to the fullest. But when I got home, I just– read more about What’s Your Fitness Baseline? –
A friend of mine described his morning ritual to me recently. Each morning, I’m jolted out of bed by my alarm clock. I have just enough time to shower, get my work clothes on and get out the door to pick up some coffee and a breakfast sandwich at a nearby drive-through. I sit through– read more about Do the Opposite for Better Health –
In my forties, I never really paid that much attention to the topic of healthy aging. I was more concerned with planning my financial future than the future of my health. It wasn’t until I hit 55 that I began to realize that “getting old is what lies ahead”. I want to prepare for that inevitability.– read more about Over 40 and Hate Exercise? 5 Simple Tips –
Fitness for Zoomers? A few years ago, I had never heard of the term… but I got to know it quickly when I was invited this past January and March to appear on “TheZoomer”, a national television show hosted by Conrad Black and Denise Donlan. Now I understand the word very well, because — well because I’m one myself!– read more about Fitness for Zoomers! Smart Advice for the 45+ –
As a trainer, I hear it all the time: “I’m too old to do that!” But is age really the limiting factor? Or is it that we just stop practicing the things that keep us young? Age can bring on a loss of muscle — unless we train with weights or do some kind of bodyweight resistance training.– read more about Key Factors in Healthy Aging –
Want to know what makes many people old before their time? They worry too much about acting “civilized”. Recently, I took at trip to beautiful Nova Scotia. Everywhere I stopped, there were people — sitting on chairs, walking and talking — all perfectly acceptable behaviours. I spent some of my time acting a bit more– read more about Connect with the Ground to Live Longer –
This long Labour Day weekend, I drove from Toronto to Halifax, a distance of about 1800km or 1100 miles. I did it in one go, stopping only to eat, get some much needed coffee, and to take a few mini-naps. Long road trips like this are tough on the body AND the mind. But I’ve learned– read more about How to Survive Long Road Trips –
