Chasing that muscle soreness you feel after a workout is a popular phenomenon for gym novice to advanced people alike. I too find gratificat

Working closely with people on their fitness I have done some reflection on how my ideas and methods have changed, and what wish I was more

It’s a great question. This came up during a discussion on focusing less on others and more on ourselves, because the “Comparison Trap" is

I had a coffee with a client for two hours. We had not seen each other since November, but remained in contact here and there. The theme of the two hours was: It’s hard to juggle everything and you shouldn’t feel shame or guilt because you cannot workout right now—internally or from someone else. Maybe you're working 10-12 hour days and commuting on top of that. Maybe you're driving kids to hockey, dance or swimming every night. Maybe you're caring for aging parents. Maybe yo

I was defeated—frustrated by the exercise. “This is stupid—just pull your-self up”, I would tell myself. "Just do the damn thing." After...

It's one of the biggest myths in the gym; if you stretch after a workout, you won't be sore the next day. You may have heard this for years... So, let's break it down and see what the evidence shows.

I hope you’re feeling motivated today, but in case you’re struggling, here is a reminder that when we set out to reach our goals, from...

If you’re making the decision to change your body from an aesthetic or performance perspective on your own volition, nutrition is going to p

We all have moments in our life that will shake us so hard we change. Nine years ago yesterday was one of those days.

Getting started in your new fitness regime is equally exciting and daunting. Motivation is high with new steps being taken, but we’re typically not sure where to turn. And most people struggle because they're overwhelmed. They think they need the perfect plan. You don't. You need one decision. One workout. One rep. Here are 3 tips to remember: 1) Something is better than nothing You will have a lot of information accessible to you. Keep it simple and don’t over analyze every

The gym is a scary place for most of us—insecurities are triggered and there are a lot of unknowns—the equipment, exercises, the people, the

I just joined a gym—now what? So you have mustered up the nerve and signed up for a gym membership. This is an exciting point in your...

Frustration is not an interruption of your process. Frustration IS the process. The fun part is when we are feeling great, we have more...

It was the fall of 2009 when I felt the heaviness associated with my self-worth tied to my body. If you have ever had the number on the...

False narratives are a major player in our self-sabotage. A narrative is simply a story. It’s within our personal narratives that can get...

I was listening to a Podcast when the interviewer asked, “What are you afraid of?” Hearing the question stunned me a bit. I began to...

Walking into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating. The lights are bright. The equipment looks unfamiliar. There are people moving with confidence, loading plates, doing exercises you don’t recognize. And almost immediately, a thought creeps in: Am I being judged? I remember feeling this early on. Not just once, but repeatedly. Even after years of training, there were still moments where I felt exposed. Moments where I questioned whether I belonged in that space. If

It was around the year 2015 when I went to Vegas with some friends. One night we went out for dinner. It wasn’t anything out of the...

A few weeks back my friend and I were attending a summer BBQ and we wanted to dress up a bit. Days before the event I had mentally...

A few weekends ago, my friend Anna and I attended a summer party where we found ourselves sitting at the bar enjoying a drink and...