All Entries in the "Workin' Out" Category

As seen on TV Fitness Products

We’ve seen them on those late nights when zoning out in front of the television is more appealing than going to bed. Whether it’s a device to tone your abs or boost your biceps, the infomercials for at-home fitness products have a fascinating appeal to them, which is why 20 minutes later, you can still find [...]

Want some new tricks for your treadmill workout?

Are you getting bored of your treadmill workout?  I know I sure do.  Here are some new tricks to try in the gym?  Just don’t kill yourself in the process.  The only one I would even possibly try is the one that you run off of and than back on.

Try at your own risk!
Do you [...]

How NOT to Snowshoe – Especially for Your First Time

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that I’ve signed up for a 5k snowshoe race next weekend.  I’m sure that’s not very remarkable, except for the fact that I’ve only ever been on snowshoes once.  When I was eight.
My brother – aka “itwillbesoeasydon’tworry” Mike – made it sound like fun.
Then he invited me up to [...]

Workout video: Getting Fit With CrossFit

Today’s workout video is less about “exercises” and more about exercising. That is, exercising intensely but efficiently and making the most of your workout. How do you do that? Some say with CrossFit.
Take a look:

Have you tried Cross Fit? What do you think?
I’ll be trying it out with a personal [...]

Workout Video: Bringing Your Sexy Back

Yup, this week’s video workout is all about bringing sexy back…to your back.
Often we focus on our abdominals and forget to balance our ab workouts with an adequate back workout.
The one thing I’d caution about the moves in this video is to really watch your form and make sure you power from your core muscles.  [...]

Want Great Abs for 2010 in One Move?

Maybe your New Year’s resolution is to strengthen your inner core so that it looks like Tracy Anderson or Michael Phelps. Or perhaps that was last year’s resolution. Regardless if getting a svelte middle is on your 2010 list, developing strong abdominals not only looks great but studies show that it improves posture and reduces lower back pain. [...]

Workout video: building abs like boxers with an ab wheel

Today’s workout video comes courtesy of our twitter friend @Smashfit.
When she mentioned ‘the ab wheel’ I knew she didn’t mean some pansy shopping channel gimmick.   Because if you’ve seen pictures of her abs, you know she’s the real deal.
And so is today’s exercise.  This one is favored by boxers and athletes.
Take a look:

A challenging exercise?
Try [...]

13 tips on Finding the Right Personal Trainer for YOU!

Finding a trainer is not an easy task. Every personal trainer is different and you need to do some research to find the best possible match. I have been personal training for several years now and been through some rough client-trainer relationships and some great ones as well. Believe it or not, having a personal trainer is [...]

Review: Garmin FR60 Sport Watch

I’ve been a runner for five years now and ever since I started, I’ve had a Garmin watch.  My first watch – which I still have and occasionally use – was the Garmin Forerunner 301.  It’s big, clunky and every time I look at it, I’m tempted to ask it to ‘Beam me up, Scotty’.  [...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Weight Training

The process of starting to weight train is somewhat difficult. Many questions like “Which machines should I use?” and “How much weight or how many repetitions?” can seem overwhelming.
1. The first thing you need to do is figure out your limitations. Fully understand the injuries that you have or have had in the past that may [...]

Beginner level 5 minute leg toning exercises – workout video

An easier workout video this week!
The moves in this exercise video are great if you are new to bodyweight strength exercises and are looking to begin toning your legs. As suggested, try them out three times a week. Then you may want to move to exercises that are a bit more challenging, like the [...]

Workout video: Exercises That You Don’t Have to be An Olympian to Try (but it helps!)

Today’s weekly workout video has a bonus. It’s two-for-one day!
Yes, we have two videos today – the first is the workout video and the second is a great short video that is guaranteed to get you pumped up and motivated to work out and to release your ‘inner princess’ too!  Both videos are courtesy of [...]

Staying motivated and the ‘Fat Pants’

I don’t know about you, but I find this time of year a bit depressing. Christmas and all its fun and treats and parties are over, the new year has come…and past, our Vancouver weather is full of rain, rain and more rain…and the shine is starting to wear off my motivation.
My energy level [...]

A workout video to bookmark: Running drills to improve your form, strength and speed

In my post on Sunday, I wrote about how I’ve just started another half marathon running clinic, training for my sixth half marathon. Thanks for your comments, support and especially your questions! I’ve had a few questions from people about running drills, specifically what other drills there are besides the “ABC’s” that I mentioned [...]

Mel’s Sunday Update – New Year, New Running Goals

Okay, I’m not in this photo….but don’t they look like they’re having fun?!
And as the new year begins this is, in fact, my only New Year’s resolution…
…yup, to have a fun fitness year!
I’ve been running on my own for a couple of years now with just my music and for the last few [...]

On trying new sports – with a fitness partner of the opposite sex

I tried Cross Country Skiing for the first time yesterday and I feel like the victim of a serious car accident today.  I’m walking a bit funny, my body hurts from the falls and, after landing on my right wrist one too many times, I’m even having a bit of trouble typing this blog post.
Guys [...]