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Here's a recent study done on how dieting really depends on the individual. If you are interested in learning more, check it out here :

Machines or dumbbells- both have their place. While researching for an article I happened upon this journal study done on both- here's the link . J Strength Cond Res.  2008 Jan;22(1):75-81. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31815ef5e7. Strength outcomes in fixed versus free-form resistance equipment. Spennewyn KC 1 . Author information Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare measures of strength and balance between subjects using fixed form or free-form resistance training equipment to determine whether there is a difference in strength or balance outcomes. Thirty previously untrained subjects, mean age = 49 (+/-3.7 years), were randomly placed in either a free-form strength group (FF n = 10) utilizing a commercially available free-form plate loaded resistance device, a fixed form strength group (FX n = 10) utilizing a commercially available fixed range selectorized resistance device or a control group (C; n = 10) who did not exercise. All groups were assessed

It's always exciting to see your name in print, even if it's been years now; it's still exciting! I want to share with you my latest published article in Alive Magazine ! It's on exercises to do for boxing. I hope you enjoy it, Alive Magazine is available across Canada in health food stores.

Fall is here, and if you live near where I do in Western Canada, you may be in for some dark and drizzly days. The days of tank tops and short sleeves are behind us and now it's all about layers and staying covered up. So what happens when you decide to go on an impromptu trip to Maui this December? You've been covering up those arms for two or three months and now you're expected to rock the spaghetti straps and sleeveless dresses? Don't forget about consistently training your arms! As a personal trainer in North Vancouver, I make sure that my female clients always work their upper bodies; don't forget to focus on the whole body! Here are some easy and fundamental arm exercises that you can do two times a week to maintain shapely and tank-worthy arms! I do these regularly with my personal training clients in North Vancouver. 10-15 repetitions, 2 sets. Repeat twice per week for optimal results. Push ups: Get down on your hands and knees and flatten you

If you're like thousands of other people, you've experienced back pain at least once in you're life. In a six month span, one in five Canadians will experience back pain; that's an awful lot of people! Do you know why you have back pain, or is it a sudden occurrence that has just hit you out of the blue? Chances are if it's sudden, there's been something going on for a while behind the scenes. There are many causes of back pain, here are a few: arthritis poor lifting techniques bulging/herniated disk genetic deformity ligament pull prolonged sitting or standing strained muscle So what can you do if you are experiencing back pain? There are a variety of options Call a physio and get an appointment- skip the middle man (doctor) who will just send you there anyway. A physio can assess you and figure out what the problem is and then try to fix it. Rest- try to stop doing what caused the pain in the first place and give your body a rest. Dr

Have you ever thought about doing a mud race? There seem to be so many of them out there these days...Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, Muderella...so which one to try? Spartan Race is coming to my hometown of Vancouver, Canada on June 6, 2015! Looks like fun! Have you tried a mud race recently? If you're interested in saving some 15% on the Spartan Race, enter this code on the website : AROO15 I am also giving away a free entry for the race! Leave a comment below to be entered into the draw for a free admission. Draw date is Monday, May 11th. Tell me what you would love most about competing in a mud race and why you should get the free entry. Be creative! Winner will be notified by email.

Have you been in a car accident and hurt your neck? How's your lower back feeling these days? Are you complaining of pain in your knee and and can no longer run? Have you been out of shape for years and are not sure how to get back into the gym without hurting yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you can get great results by hiring a registered kinesiologist! A registered kinesiologist has a degree in kinesiology or in the field of human kinetics (mine is in exercise science), and has been vetted through a process by the governing body in BC- British Columbia Association of Registered Kinesiologists (BCAK). We have to maintain a certain amount of professional education credits per year, as well as having first aid and CPR. Some of the areas I specialize in are: Shoulder injuries Neck injuries Back injuries Getting back into shape after an accident or injury can be scary, that's why it's best to leave yourself in the han

We've all experienced it, tightness by the sides of our shoulders tightness up our neck, headaches... They make us feel tense and tight and not very happy. Here are a couple of great stretches for your neck: I'd love to hear how your neck feels after doing these exercises!

If you're wondering why navy beans are so great, let me tell you! In one cup they have about 15 grams of protein, and a whopping 19 grams of FIBER ! You are suggested to have about 30-40 grams per day, so have a cup of navy beans and you're well on your way to your daily intake. You can make them from a can or soak dry beans overnight. Stick them in chili, put them in a wrap with some quinoa or brown rice, add some cheese and make a quesidilla; the list goes on. For more information on the navy bean, click here . What is your favorite bean?

I was just doing some research for a query on Exercise and Menopause, when I found this doozy: Abstract Objective : To evaluate the effect of moderate-intensity exercise on the occurrence and severity of menopause symptoms. Design : A yearlong, randomized, clinical trial, conducted in Seattle, WA, with 173 overweight, postmenopausal women not taking hormone therapy in the previous 6 months. The intervention was a moderate-intensity exercise intervention (n = 87) versus stretching control group (n = 86). Using logistic regression, odds ratios comparing exercise with controls were calculated at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months for menopause symptoms and their severity. Results: There was a significant increase in hot flash severity and decreased risk of memory problems in exercisers versus controls over 12 months, although the numbers affected were small. No other significant changes in symptoms were observed. Conclusions : Exercise does not seem to decrease the risk of having me