Do your achievements suck?
Do your achievements suck? Are you a failure or a success? Ouch – harsh question eh? This is going to be a bit of a different blog post this week, but one I think has really great timing. We’re playing in the area of psychological health and fitness – based on some observations of the past week or so. We have this wall at Le Physique, (actually we have several), but there are two walls in particular that I want to tell you about. One is our goal wall. Every quarter, we perform re-assessments with our clients and encourage...
read moreRunning for weight loss?
Don’t we all just LOVE running? What…no? You mean that some of you run because you feel you were born to, and others do it….for weight loss? Sure, I know plenty of runners that joke that running as the only way they can eat the things they love, whenever they want, but for those of you that are serious about using only running as a method of weight loss or maintenance, I want to introduce to you the concept of EPOC. A little science, if you will play along: EPOC, also known as “excess post-exercise oxygen consumption,” helps us...
read moreMarathon tips for race day – top 3 prep tips for success
Okay first off, the image you just clicked on to get to this blog, yes it says May 2nd 2010. Yes, this year’s marathon is on Sunday May 6th. I just liked the slogan “Passion, it’s the best running partner to have” because it’s true and that’s why I picked it. On to the blog… Our top 3 prep tips for marathon success (1) On the day of the big race, make sure you have a good simple carbohydrate breakfast. It’ll digest fast and you’ll have immediate energy storage. By this time, you...
read moreHalf Marathon Running Tips – No time? Interval training to the rescue!
When you have a demanding job, a family, AND other responsibilities in life, it’s hard to give up 2-3 hours a day just to go for a run sometimes…half or full marathon training can seem like it’s almost a full time job. But you’re dedicated, have a specific goal and motivated! Once you have a base, try alternating long runs (when you have time) and interval training (when you’re short on time). During a long run, you are trying to keep at a constant pace for a prolonged period of time. The body works “aerobically” to sustain...
read moreAre you doing the Sun Run this Sunday?
Hooray! The annual Vancouver Sun Run is this Sunday April 15th. Whether you are running it, jogging it, walking it, or cheering someone on, you want to be prepared for it. Here 5 quick tips for these last couple of days before you hit the road for the run! 1. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hyrdate. I can copy and paste that as many times as it needs to make it stick. Stay hydrated, especially as the running day comes closer. However, do not drown yourself with water as that will not give you an advantage either. Drink enough so you can stay hydrated...
read moreBenefits of Climbing: it ain’t just for monkeys
We’re going climbing! Well, it’s still kind of cold and gross out, so we’re prepping for the season by practicing our indoor climbing skills. I LOVE climbing. My fingers tingle every time I see an object worth scaling and I wish I could share that exhilaration with everyone I meet. Why do I love climbing, you ask? Well, let me tell you! Benefits for your mind, body and spirit: (1) MIND: “Finding the route” – climbing isn’t just about hulking your way up the wall. There are tricks, twists, turns to...
read moreHalf Marathon running tips – Part 2: Hip Stabilization and the IT Band
What is so great about running? Feeling free, checking out the scenery at the perfect pace, noticing your heart beat, feeling alive and healthy; and from a Type A personality standpoint, getting from point A to point B faster (than walking) and the most direct way possible…in a straight line. (Us efficiency types don’t like weird back tracking squiggly lines). When it comes to running efficiency, it’s not so much about running in straight lines, efficiency comes from minimizing lateral (side to side) and vertical (up and...
read moreHalf Marathon running tips – Part 1: Hydration
Some of the team at Le Physique are tackling the challenge of a half marathon this spring ~ BMO, Scotiabank…just two of the more popular ones that the fanatics speak of. Denise has been trying to politely get me to sign up for one of these and I gotta tell you, it feels pretty daunting! And Jeff, one of the morning trainers is probably going to do the FULL marathon. Finally young Nic has been training hard and running at a very quick pace. I’m considering it…really I am. If you’re a first timer, up for the...
read moreAre your goals SMART?
Making goals stick…well before worrying about how to make them stick, step one is to pick a goal, or a set of goals, and make them “SMART” – I mentioned this in my last blog, so let’s get in to an example of this! Case study 1: Joanna, a 38 year old, currently inactive graphic designer, initially came to us with the goal of “getting more fit and staying healthy” which upon further investigation, turned out to mean be able to “run 10k.” Using the acronym SMART for goal setting, this is how it looks for...
read more2012 New Year’s Resolutions…AGAIN?
To do today Hurray – the new year is upon us! Now, I’m not sure how you feel about the concept of “new years” but in the past I used to get really excited about a “fresh new start” and making resolutions stick…then as I got older, these customs were a little less exciting (okay, to be honest I felt let down by the year, or would listen to others say, “Thank God that year is OVER” or “what a terrible year”) and I resolved never to make resolutions again. Fat chance on even...
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