Category: Personal Training & Lifestyel Coaching

FMS- a Movement Approach

Over the last couple of months, I have been hunkered down and focused, and I am happy to announce I completed my Level 1 & 2 FMS Certification.

Since announcing this on social media many of you have been asking what the Functional Movement Screen is, and why I decided to pursue this certification.  All great questions with answers that I thought would make for an enlightening blog post.

Read on to learn about why I am tired of chasing the unicorn that is fitness perfection, and how FMS showed me a different way.

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Do You Need A Running Watch?

Garmin upgradeIf you’ve ever been to a race, gone running, or even seen a runner somewhere, you have probably also seen nearly everyone looking intently at their wrists in stride. Perhaps you are wondering, “Do I need a Running watch to run?”

Absolutely not. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and the desire to put one foot in front of the other. But should you have one anyway?

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Cold Weather Running Tips

Cold weather runningSometimes, the seasons seem to change overnight. One day, you’re ticking off miles on a brisk, 16°C afternoon with sunshine overhead; then the next morning, the temperature dips to freezing. But cold weather running doesn’t have to be all bad. With the right gear and mindset, you can continue training as usual.

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Make the Most out of your Lifting Session

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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.

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Take your workout OUTDOORS

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As the weather thaws, April showers bring the May flowers, and the days get longer, it’s Spring—and the best time of the year to take your fitness routine outside.

I mean who wants to go to the gym for a workout on a gorgeous day. With a little creativity and imagination, you can replicate almost any gym exercise outside. Why drive to a gym to use a stair-climbing machine when almost any outdoor staircase can provide the same challenge? If you have a bike, take it out on a designated bike path for an outdoor cycling workout. Many parks have trails for running or walking that are much more enjoyable than running like a hamster on a wheel.

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