Should kids lift weights?
Should kids lift weights? Given that it can improve health, boost function, and stave off injury, YES. But it needs to be done properly, of course. I first started lifting weights...
30 September, 2019
Are squats bad for your knees?
There’s no shortage of myths out there when it comes to exercise. Many have been busted, but there’s one that simply refuses to die; “squats are bad for your knees”. But...
16 September, 2019
Strength Training for Inflammatory Conditions
I firmly believe that quality strength training is an absolute must for ALL populations. This view is generally supported by anecdotal evidence and an ever-growing body of research. However, there’s...
12 August, 2019
How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Resistance Training
Ladies – Do you notice fluctuations in your strength each month when you are resistance training? Well, it could have a lot to do with your cycle. Research shows that...
11 February, 2019
22 benefits of resistance training with an Exercise Physiologist
Why do you do resistance training (other than the fact your trainer makes you)? We all know resistance training is good for us, and there are so many reasons to...
17 January, 2019
Run to the Weights Room: Why Distance Runners should be Strength Training
Despite a growing amount of research to support strength training for distance runners, the weights room still appears to be a no-go zone for a percentage of the running community....
17 May, 2017
What is weight-bearing exercise and why is it important?
Regardless of your age or life stage, the right kinds of exercises can strengthen your bone density across your life span. Have you ever heard of the saying ‘pressure creates diamonds’? In...
01 August, 2016