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What Is Interval Training? Interval training is alternating periods of high intensity exercise with periods of lower intensity exercise. An example would be: sprinting for 30 seconds alternating with jogging for 1 minute. The slower pace allows you to recover for the next interval at a higher pace. You can vary the speed, intensity, length, …

Here is a great workout for your legs, abs, and chest! – 30 Jumping Side Lunges (15 each side) – Jump to switch feet and touch the opposite hand to the ground by the center foot; look forward to help keep your back straight. Suggestion: find a line to use as the center point for …

Let the hiking begin! As the weather gets warmer and it beings to rain less, I am looking forward to doing some more hiking around Vancouver. I have done the Grouse Grind many times already and although it’s an excellent workout, I don’t enjoy how busy it gets and I especially don’t like that you …

Here are 2 videos with simple leg exercises using only a bench or large step. Side step-up with squat Stand beside a bench. Do a side step-up on the bench and drive your opposite knee in the air. Step down (feet together first) and then place your feet shoulder-width apart and do a squat. That …

I recently had a client ask for some suggestions for working out her upper body while traveling. She was going on an extended vacation and was bringing along a resistance band. This video demonstrates the following 5 upper body exercises using only the resistance band: Chest Press Standing Row (Back) Triceps Extension Shoulder Press Bicep …

As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, you may want to exercise outdoors. Here is a great workout I did outside at Trout Lake in Vancouver. I started with a light jog around the whole lake which is perfect for a warm-up (5-10 minutes). From my warm-up, I moved straight into the exercises below …

Ah yes… the ultimate battle… how to find the time or motivation to work out! Here are 10 ways to help you get motivated and stay accountable to your fitness lifestyle: 1. Personal or partner training Get yourself a trainer and work out 1-on-1 or with a partner. Having a trainer to keep you accountable, …

Exercise and other healthy habits are no different from anything else in life that you want to make a priority… you either do it first to make sure it gets done, or you set aside a definite time to make sure it doesn’t get left out in the craziness of everyday life. Let’s compare: Relationships: …