With all the snow, swimming lessons and general adulting responsibility my gym visits have been few and far between. When I do finally make it to the gym, I rely on these training principles to get the most out of my lifting session.
Category: Fitness
2019 BMO Half Marathon- Race Recap
This past Sunday I completed my 4th BMO half-marathon. Voted Vancouver’s best, the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon is an extremely fast course. From start to finish this race is top rate, taking you through different neighborhoods on your journey to the Finish Line.
This year I had the honour of documenting my experience for #TeamOasis taking over @OasisCanada Instagram story.
Read on for more of this year’s race review including some exciting personal highlights.
2 Stretches to Help Improve Hip Mobility
The weak link in many runners is their hips. Most likely the hip flexors are tight, and the glutes and the smaller stabilizing muscles are weak. This often leads to Patellofemoral pain syndrome, more commonly known as “runners knee,” Iliotibial band syndrome and tight lower backs. How does this happen?
It starts with lack of strength training and mobility exercises, poor running mechanics, overuse, and sitting for long periods of time.
Here are two stretches to help loosen the hip flexors,. Finding the time to incorporate these into your routine to help avoid injury.
5- Indoor Cycling Tips-get the most out of your Ride
Has the cooler, DAMP Vancouver Weather got you working out indoors? We know cycling is a great workout, but let’s be real—no one wants to go out and ride a bike in pouring rain, freezing weather. Whether you’re prepping for your very first indoor cycling class or you attend regularly, these tips can help you get the most out of every grueling session.
How do YOU want to FEEL in 2019- Goal Setting
If you have been following along throughout the year then you have reviewed your 2018 goals. I have already review mind you can check it out my year end follow up HERE in Part One of this series.
If you are new to this processes in 2017 I changed my goal setting process. Instead of just crossing achievements off my list, I wanted my to include the feelings I hoped to experience after achieving my goals.
This is part two of my three part goal setting series. This article is going to help you achieve your desired #2019FEELS while improving your life! I created an 8 page workbook that you can download for free! CLICK THE BELOW IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD NOW!
