Fitness – Technology – Physiology
I read this article (The Final Nail in the Cardio Coffin) and struggled to figure out where to agree and where to violently disagree . Being a runner and triathlete I obviously have some bias, yet I currently own a gym that specializes in high intensity interval training, I am a personal trainer and yoga... Continue Reading →
---Original article here--- ...The IRONMAN 70.3 is a friendly distance. It's a challenging step up from shorter-distance races (sprints and Olympic/international) to "test" yourself at a longer, more endurance-focused event. Once you complete one, you'll probably know whether you're hooked, or whether you're more suited to training and racing shorter events. If you've only done... Continue Reading →
Not sure what I was thinking but I just added a Spartan Ultra Beast to my race calendar for 2015. If you are not familiar with Spartan races they are obstacle courses races usually held at ski hills. Lots of climbing, lots of running, lots of tough obstacles, and if you fall off anything, lots... Continue Reading →
Kettle bell workout with a bit of cardio thrown in for flavour!! Let's name this one "Hails" 😉 5 KettleBell Swings (double handed) 20kg bell 10 Sets of Stairs (up and down) 10 Wall Balls (18lb ball) 30 sec rest 10 KB, 8 Stairs, 10 WB, 30 sec 15 KB, 6 Stairs, 10 WB, 30 sec... Continue Reading →
Cool article on some interesting habits of Kona triathletes! --- From Taylor Swift to McFlurries, a round up of the habits of IRONMAN’s fastest athletes. "My favorite dish the last couple of days before the race is white rice with some ketchup on top of it."-Frederick Van Lierde (Reigning IRONMAN World Champion), Menen, Belgium "I always... Continue Reading →
This is a great article to read if you are thinking of starting running or have been scared away in the past. Share it with your non-running friends, get them hooked. Full Article Here : http://runningmagazine.ca/five-running-myths-busted/ ---Excerpt--- Running has become a popular and important health-promoting activity for tens of thousands of Canadians. It is relatively... Continue Reading →
Crossfit likes to name their WoDs so I figure I will start naming my workouts. Only the hard ones though, the intense ones, the ones that make me feel like I am going to pass out or throw up. Did an awesome workout today with my #1 training partner (wanted to throw up after the... Continue Reading →
September and back to school always brings with it a desire to set goals for next year. Forget that I still have three (4,5,6??) more races in the calendar before the end of the year (including Spartan Beast World Championships and the MEC Ottawa Half Marathon). Before setting new goals I always feel the need... Continue Reading →
If are training for your 1st or 10th Spartan Race (or any of the other obstacle course races) this summer or have your sights set on next year then we can help. We offer individual and group training session, in gym and outside. We can help you complete your first race and improve your time on your 5th.... Continue Reading →
