Of the countless trainers nationwide, I was one they chose! I'm featured in their print and online issue, along with 29 other amazing trainers.

So, there I was, training this client, and she hits me with the million-dollar question: "When is this gonna get easier?"

Did you know that our target heart rates change as we age?
It’s because the general rule of thumb for finding our target heart rate starts with finding your maximum heart rate (which is then used to find your target percentages).

For most of us, finding time to exercise can be a daunting task. Fitting in the recommended 150-300 minutes of weekly physical activity can be tough between work, family obligations, and other commitments.

We've all been there - stuck in a workout rut, feeling like we're not progressing, just going through the motions. It's easy to get comfortable with the weights we're using, but sometimes, it's necessary to shake things up and challenge ourselves a bit more.

First, functional fitness is a classification of exercises that prepares the body for real-life movements and activities. Also known as functional training or functional movement, “it trains your muscles to work together and prepares them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work, or in sports”—Mayo Clinic.

Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly maintain their strength and agility as they age, while others struggle to keep up?

The answer could lie in the type of muscle fibres they have been training.

Other than dumbbells, my other favourite piece of training equipment is the TRX.

If you are unfamiliar with the TRX, it’s a suspension trainer that uses your body weight as the resistance. The straps on the trainer act as resistance against the user’s body weight.

I would like to explain a few fitness terms that you may be unfamiliar with, but are crucial for designing effective workouts.

By the end of this blog, you'll have a crystal-clear understanding of the kinetic chain, the difference between open and closed-chain exercises, and when to use each in your workout routine.

Recent studies, including a 2020 review on PubMed, found that both low-load (30-60% of one-rep max) and moderate to high-load training (60%+ of one-rep max) can result in similar muscle growth when taken to the point of muscle failure.

My husband says I speak another language when I start talking about workouts. I don’t quite understand, though. All I said to him was that I started my workout with a Tabata, moved into a fun strength EMOM, and finished with an AMRAP.

One of our Over Fifty Fitness subscribers asked about fat-burning heart rate zones the other week. She was confused by the conflicting information on the internet and concerned that she wasn't burning fat when her heart rate got too high.

Let’s talk about fat loss.

I don’t often chat about fat loss; however, I do have one pointer I would love to share that could help jumpstart your goal.

Adding more protein to your diet!

We've all been there—those days when the last thing we want to do is put on our workout gear and start exercising.

I’ve been there, and it’s my job to motivate people who don’t want to exercise! So, feeling uninspired and unmotivated sometimes is only human.

Imagine if a strength training routine could be turned into a face cream - it would be the ultimate anti-aging secret for women.