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Getting back into fitness with achey muscles
I’m trying to get back into shape after the last three years of having a really sedentary job. My muscles feel ridiculously tight from lack of use combined with getting older, and I think they hurt more than they should. I want to start lifting weights again. Is it best to do cardio or stretch Read more
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Can I get stronger if I don’t push myself too hard at the gym but go consistently?
Yes, you can. Consistent exercise is actually way more valuable in building strength and muscle size than sporadic gym sessions that leave you feeling sore and uninspired (at best). There’s even a program called Easy Strength that’s built on this concept. Let’s talk about why this might be. Going to the gym means… Many many Read more
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The key to habit change
Habits drive a huge portion of our daily activities, from small to large. If you pay attention, you might find that you brush your teeth the same way every day, or go through the same actions every day when you get home from work. These are the ingrained behaviours that let us live a lot Read more
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Healthy pantry = healthy eating habits
My friend Dave and I were talking on our most recent podcast about things that make healthy eating easier. One trick that helps me consistently eat healthy is keeping my pantry and freezer stocked. This makes it easy for me to throw a few things together, mix-and-match style, and eat well in every sense of Read more
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What does it mean to be healthy?
What is health? Great question. But more importantly: What does it mean to you to be healthy? I think it’s a very valuable question to ask, especially if you are considering making some lifestyle changes to move yourself in a healthy direction. There’s a standard dictionary definition of healthy: Showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being; Read more
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Why soft tissue work is important when you exercise
Soft tissue work, or care, as I like to think of it, means looking after the muscles and other tissues that help you move. This is a key ingredient in getting fit without getting injured. And it’s not just for athletes or gym junkies. Even if your workout routine is a low-key walk after dinner, Read more
