1 McDonalds Big Mac contains 585 calories, 27g protein, 46g carbohydrates and 32g fat 1 McDonalds medium fries contains 344 calories, 3.7g protein, 44g carbohydrates and 16g fat 1 McDonalds Egg McMuffin contains 294 calories, 17g protein, 28g carbohydrates and 12g fat 1 McDonalds medium Coca Cola contains 215 calories, 0g protein, 56g carbohydrates and 0g fat 1 McDonalds McVeggie … Read More
Preventing Nagging Golf Injuries – Part 2
This is the second of our two part series designed to prevent those nagging golf injuries. Last week we outlined the basics of flexibility and cardiovascular exercise. This week we are introducing essential strengthening exercises that will provide you with the stability, balance and strength you need to remain injury free this golf season. Before you start, be sure to … Read More
Preventing Nagging Golf Injuries – Part 1
As every sport is unique, it is important to have a fitness routine that concentrates on developing the muscles most used in your specific sport. For golfers, the muscle groups that need concentration are the shoulders, the stabilizers of the trunk, and the lower limbs that provide stabilization and alignment. Most sports injuries occur as a result of overusing the … Read More
Rock Climbing is Great Exercise
If you are in a rut with your exercise lately, rock climbing is a great alternative sport as it utilizes all of the major muscle groups of the body. Despite what you may think, the sport is not all about strength, but is just as much about finesse, patience and attention. Men and women of all levels can enjoy rock … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 6
Only one more week then it’s all uphill from here! Congratulations to everyone who has made it to the last week of the Grouse Grind conditioning program. Your final workout has three components: stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercise. Continue to follow this exercise program at a level that is comfortable for you. Stretching (10-15 minutes) Today we will replace the … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 5
Way to go, you’ve made it to week five of the six-week training program to conquer the Grouse Grind. Your workout has three components: stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercise. Continue to follow this exercise program at a level that is comfortable for you. Stretching (10-15 minutes) After you complete your 5-10 minute cardiovascular warm-up perform the seven stretches that have … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 4
This is part four of a six-week training program designed to assist you in making it up the Grouse Grind trail for the very first time or to help you improve your time if you are currently climbing the Grind. Your workout has three components: stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular exercise. Remember to follow this exercise program at a level that … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 3
This is part three of a six week training program designed to help you conquer the Grouse Grind for the first time or shave minutes off your current Grouse Grind time for those of you who are veterans. During the last two weeks we introduced a balanced stretching routine, the start of a strengthening routine, and the fundamentals of a … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 2
This is part two of a six week training program designed to help you improve your fitness level so you can conquer the Grouse Grind for the first time or shave minutes off your current Grouse Grind time for those of you who are veterans. Last week we introduced the fundamentals of stretching and cardiovascular exercise. This week we introduce … Read More
Be ready to climb the Grouse Grind in Six Weeks – Part 1
Have you thought about climbing the Grouse Grind but felt too intimidated to give it a try? The Grouse Grind is located at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. It is a challenging 2.7km vertical hike that stresses your mental and physical abilities. Over the next six weeks we will show you step by step how to get in shape to … Read More
Hitting the Slopes in Six Weeks – Part 6
Welcome to the final week of our six-week program designed to condition your body so that you are ready for the best ski and snowboarding season ever. During the first five weeks we introduced four important stretches, six strengthening exercises and talked about the fundamentals of cardiovascular exercise. This week we are adding two more strengthening exercises to your routine. … Read More
Hitting the Slopes in Six Weeks – Part 5
Welcome to part five of a six week program designed to ensure that you have the best ski or snowboarding season ever. The hard work will pay off. You will be fully prepared to complete more runs, to explore more challenging terrain, and to get bigger air! During the first four weeks we introduced three important stretches and five strengthening … Read More
Hitting the Slopes in Six Weeks – Part 4
Time is flying by, summer is over, Thanksgiving has come and gone, before you know it the snow is going to start falling and then the ski-lifts are going to start moving! Don\’t waste any more time; let’s get ready to tear it up on the slopes before the season actually starts! By preparing your body before you head up … Read More
Hitting the Slopes in Six Weeks – Part 3
This is part three of a six-week program designed to help you improve your fitness level so that you are ready for the upcoming ski and snowboard season. During week one and two we introduced two important stretches and strengthening exercises and also talked about the fundamentals and importance of cardiovascular exercise. This week we are adding one more stretch … Read More
Hitting the Slopes in Six Weeks – Part 2
This is part two of a six-week program designed to help you improve your fitness level so that you are ready to “tear it up” from day one of the upcoming snow season. Last week we introduced the fundamentals of stretching and cardiovascular exercise. Hopefully you have now had 3 workouts and are ready to add some strengthening exercises to … Read More