A kinesiologist’s guide to running well into your later years — Although we can do everything in our power to live healthy lives, it’s impossible to fully delay aging. Some bodily processes begin to break down over the years, and it’s just part of life. For example, the complaint around progressive stiffness is a completely valid one. As the body grows…

It’s exercise, but not as you know it — Sometimes the simplest of fitness principles are the ones that go under the radar. In this case, the difference between exercise and physical activity is often greatly overlooked. We’re fed all of these fancy-looking videos and articles that show us how to train, when to train, and why we’re never…

Studies now reveal a better way and it’s dead easy. — Glute bridges don’t target the glutes; we’ve been misled for decades. Most people would consider you crazy for saying this, but what if you were true? What if you have the evidence to back it up? Believe it or not, this is now a reality. This exercise doesn’t do what…

Just follow these 5 steps and you’ll be set for life! — Have you ever done a warm-up and not been sure if you’re doing the right thing? Perhaps you’re questioning whether it’s even worth doing in the first place. If this is you, I have great news. As a kinesiologist, I get questions about the warm-up all the time. …

No, resistance training doesn’t stunt growth. It does the opposite! — Weightlifting is for everyone. Period. Throughout my high school years, I was always told to avoid lifting because it would stunt my growth and leave lasting damage. It only took 10 years for me to realize that this wasn’t the case at all. …

Do this before booking your chiropractic appointment! You may not need it after all… — Back pain is one of the most mysterious phenomenon out there. While you may think that the most expensive, high-tech approach to rehab is the best (surgery, chiropractic care, etc…), this isn’t always the case. Sometimes it’s the subtlest of movements that’ll give your back the healing and restoration it…

Fun. Easy. Evidence-based. All you need is 5 minutes! — Whether you’re struggling with frozen shoulder or you feel fit as a fiddle, challenging your shoulder’s range of motion daily is an invaluable practice. Not only does it boost your mobility, but it can subtly enhance strength and stability to make you more functional throughout life. As a trainer and…

It’s time we stop ignoring this and take it seriously! — If you go to the doctor’s office and ask what it takes to extend your lifespan, you’re probably expecting to hear a lecture related to nutrition, sleep, or cardio. While these are all important areas in their own right, there’s one key aspect of your health that you’re likely neglecting…

‘Bridge the gap’ squats should be the new standard for all runners! — If you’re someone who struggles with foot pain, listen up. The days of having to do foot-specific work for hours on end may be coming to an end. Why? …