Ed Veal Talks Life on the Bike
Professional cyclist and head coach of RealDeal Performance, opens up about the therapeutic benefits of cycling, his transition into riding pro, and how to come out on top in a zombie.
Read MoreFit Is a Way of Life
Health is a dynamic process as it is always changing. As our lifestyles change, so does our level of health.
Read MoreEscaping Fitness Bro Culture
Escaping fitness bro culture is an ongoing effort – but a worthy one. The reality is that not one of us can precisely meet the “ideal” image of masculinity.
Read MoreSimon Whitfield on Outdoor Adventures, Being an Introvert, and His Love Affair with the Stand-Up Paddleboard
Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield on Outdoor Adventures, Being an Introvert, and His Love Affair with the Stand-Up Paddleboard.
**Originally Posted February 7th, 2015**
Read MoreMove of the Month: Toe Taps
Move of the Month: Toe Taps
Toe taps in and of themselves are will not give you super human strength, but they are an excellent addition to any training regimen. Whether integrated into a plyometric circuit, swapping them in for rest periods in between sets, or after a run – toe taps will help to ramp up your heart rate, increase speed, and endurance.
Read MoreBeyond Injury: A Look at Overcoming Mental and Physical Limitations
AHAALiving.com’s, Malina Kaija, sat down with self proclaimed life-athlete Catherine Strus, to understand the toll injuries can have on an athlete and how to overcome injury-induced challenges.
Read MoreWhy I Think Vegetarianism and Running Are a Perfect Match
By Katherine YagerIt has been two years since I became a vegetarian athlete and I wouldn’t go back. I feel lighter and I have more energy. Additionally, I used to feel sluggish a lot more because meat is slow to digest. That doesn’t happen anymore. I’m ready to run all the time!
Read MoreWeight Train with Supersets for Bigger Results in Less Time
While supersets will help to build muscle and strength similar to conventional weight-training, they also up the intensity of the workout for increased endurance and calorie burning.
Read MoreMove of the Month: Push-Up to Alternating Bird Dog
By Beverley Cheng#MoveOfTheMonth: Push Up to Alternating Bird Dogs
Read MoreChange Up Your Strength Training with Unilateral Exercises
One of my favourite ways of changing up my routine enough that it confuses my muscles, but still allows me to do my favourite moves, is to switch to unilateral exercises, which are movements that use a single arm or single leg.
Read MoreMove of the Month: Plank with Alternating Shoulder Taps
What’s great about this plank with alternating shoulder taps is that you can do it anywhere. While it’s a great movement on its own, you can also add it in as a superset with plyometric and calisthenic movements.
Read MoreWant To Improve Your Training? Take A Break
By Katherine YagerIf you’re following a training plan, taking a break should be part of it to improve your training.
Read MoreMove of the Month: Alternating Plank with Scapular Retraction
Move of the Month: Alternating Plank with Scapular Retraction.
Read MoreHow I Went From Non-Athlete To Ultra Marathon Runner
Katherine says her journey to becoming an ultra marathon runner began when she was in university.