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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...