Sleep is the foundation of a productive, positive day. A person that has suffered the inconvenience of poor sleep caused by a newborn child, a racing mind, overbearing work schedule or even noisy neighbours will attest to that. No matter your reasons for poor sleep or a lack of sleep there are some significant impacts... Continue Reading →
Monday. I decided to track my calories. I didn't come in with a number to be over or under. Nor am I tracking on a daily basis. This was more of an audit and something to show clients as an example. What I eat should have no bearing on what you, the reader, eat on... Continue Reading →
Belt Squats are a pretty common exercise station in most commercial gyms. They load the weight onto the hips via a belt and chain instead of the spine. They are an awesome exercise for people that may not want to or be able to load a heavy barbell on their back or hold a heavy... Continue Reading →
This concept was taken from Pat Divillys new book entitled "Fit Mind". If you struggle with your mindset where change is involved I highly recommend buying and reading it, then reading it again with a highlighter and reading it one last time to let it all sink in. A stands for AWARENESS - in order... Continue Reading →
I bet you're NOT doing this when performing Push-Ups. That's ok, I guess, if you want them to continue to be below par and put your shoulder health at risk. This tip will make them feel stronger and put your shoulder joint into a safer position. Win-Win. https://youtu.be/DGTIOIhXaQk There you have it. Twist the floor... Continue Reading →
Step 1: Sit on a bench with your thighs flat and knees at 90⁰ Step 2: Extend your legs until knees are just off straight and heels are on the floor. Step 3: Support your weight with the leg that will be on the bench first for the upcoming set Step 4: Shift your weight... Continue Reading →
In this 8 minute video I will explain 4 strategies to ensure long-term consistency in your health, fitness and nutrition habits. Plan, prep, track and share! It will all make sense if you watch below. https://youtu.be/Jy_xmaqbyNE Thanks so much for watching. Mark 🙂
Kettlebells are super versatile and I highly recommend them for clients that train from home. However, they can also be large and bulky. Especially the competition kettlebells. I'm going to show you 3 ways to hold the KB when performing a Goblet Squat. You can then decide which one you prefer. UPSIDE DOWN held by... Continue Reading →
A Stripper Squat is like a regular squat except your hips go up first. I had thought of just posting a video of me doing the "stripper" movement but its way too creepy and, if I'm honest, I'm too good at it. It's just wrong. I had also searched online for a relatively clean version... Continue Reading →
You want to lose weight. You need to create a calorie deficit (burn off more energy than you eat). You try to eat as little as possible. First mistake made. The goal should be to eat as much as possible while also consuming less calories. Mind BLOWN! An example would be a half plate of... Continue Reading →
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