Sisu is an ancient Finnish concept that embodies courage, resilience, determination, perseverance and inner strength. It is an action-oriented mindset. Sisu allows you to take on a challenge seemingly beyond…
Read MoreSisu is an ancient Finnish concept that embodies courage, resilience, determination, perseverance and inner strength. It is an action-oriented mindset. Sisu allows you to take on a challenge seemingly beyond…
Read MoreThirty years ago, I was a freshly certified strength and conditioning coach. Pumped and primed, I landed my first job in the fitness industry. The weight room at the YMCA…
Read MoreRobert Roy expands RobFit Mont-Tremblant with on-line training Although 2020 has not given us a lot to celebrate, it marks Robert Roy’s 30th anniversary in the fitness industry. Three decades…
Read MoreWinter sports demand a combination of stamina and cardio fitness as well as strength. But to really kick your season into high gear, you’ll need to add power. Plyometrics, also…
Read MoreGetting outside your comfort zone requires trying new things – and sometimes doing scary things. Pilates checks both those boxes for me. As an adventure is always better when shared,…
Read MoreKnee pain and/or injury is one of the most common reasons people visit a physician or sports therapist. But research has found the key to lowering the risk of knee…
Read MoreWhether you are new to running or have hundreds of kilometres behind you, track running is a valuable addition to your weekly running routine. Interval training The track is built…
Read MoreExercise is important for building strong bones when we are young, and is essential for maintaining bone strength as we age. Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — by making them stronger. Because bone is a living…
Read MoreBecause regular exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, rarely, if ever, does a coach raise the idea of exercising too much. Which is exactly why I think…
Read MoreStay fit for life, not a finish line Cabin fever can be added to the list of current contagious infections. Our time spent indoors in self-isolation and practicing safe social…
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