Sleep in on the weekend: good or bad thing?

It is completely fine to sleep in 1 or 2 extra hours to recuperate from missed hours of sleep during... View Article

Stretch, before or after your workout?

My clients ask me on a regular basis if it is good to stretch before their workout, the answer is... View Article

Lose weight by eating slowly

Slow down and melt down. The researchers at Texas Christian University have discovered that people who take 22 minutes to... View Article

If I combine cardio and strength training in the same session, which should I start with?

When we do cardio first, we have less energy to do intense strength training and vice versa, so mix it... View Article

Do I really need to warm up before a workout?

Yes. To avoid injuries you need to warm up between 3 to 5 minutes for a person under 50 years... View Article

Is it true we are prone to weight-gain by skipping breakfast?

Yes, it is which alarming since 30% of people skip breakfast at least once a week! Breakfast should be your... View Article

When you are on a roller coaster, hold on tight and don’t forget to breathe!

Being stumped or having challenges in life don’t have to always be negative. The Universe has a path for you... View Article

Type of Physical Activities for People with Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Low-impact, moderate cardiovascular exercise for 20-30 minutes, 3-5 times a week (Osteofit classes, swimming, aquatic exercise, cycling, walking, elliptical, etc). Strength training... View Article

How To Get Rid of a Cold in No Time

Get a massage: it increases blood flow around your cells through the lymph nodes that boost your immune system to... View Article

Too Much Protein is Usually Stored As Fat

Many nutritionists advise their clients to eat 1.1 g to 1.2 g of protein (animal products) daily for every 2.2... View Article

Avoid Breathing Smoke!

Summers in the Okanagan are often smoky because of forest fires and it causes a lot of smoke pollution in... View Article

Hit the Trail

Walking on uneven paths may help you burn up to 13 more calories per minute compared with walking on flat, even... View Article