Non-Food Rewards

The idea of food as punishment and reward has been reinforced over and over in the movies, and in families around the world. When you were a kid, how often were you told you couldn’t have dessert until you cleaned your plate? How often were you taken out for ice cream at the end of … Continue reading Non-Food Rewards →

Ten Non-physical Benefits of Exercise

We talk a lot about the physical benefits of exercise, but did you know that there are other reasons to work out that don’t include losing weight, gaining cardiovascular health, or building muscle? It’s true! Here are just a few: Increased mental clarity, and improved memory. Exercise tends to not only make your muscles react … Continue reading Ten Non-physical Benefits of Exercise →

Five Rookie Fitness Mistakes I Made

When I first started my health and fitness journey, I made a tonne of mistakes. If you’re new, I expect that you’re likely looking for some answers to the questions you have as well. Mistake #1: Going all out and all in. I ignored every piece of advice out there and I worked out every … Continue reading Five Rookie Fitness Mistakes I Made →

So You Want A Six Pack…

We’ve all heard the saying that and are made in the kitchen. But what does it mean? And why aren’t abs simply made by working out diligently? Here’s the real talk: six packs? They take some serious discipline. And that means that it’s not just the exercise that matters, it’s also the diet. Science time: … Continue reading So You Want A Six Pack… →