Whether it’s an Apple Watch, Fitbit or Garmin, it seems that most of us have some sort of heart rate (HR) monitor strapped to our wrists. These fancy devices that not only tell us the time are great for monitoring how many steps we complete in a day, how much sleep we get, and also remind us to move when we have become too sedentary. But what if I told you that by … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: Seven Reasons Why You Might Not Be Seeing Results
Are you putting in the work and not seeing the results you are after? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence that does not always have a simple answer. There is so much health, nutrition and training information out there that it is hard to know what is fact and what is a fad. As a personal trainer/occupational therapist, I am passionate about balance, healthy … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle – Upping Your Game, Part Two: Cycling as Cross Training for Runners
This is part two of a two-part cross training series. You can check out part one by Debra Lowe, Nona Cycle member, by going to this link: http://nonahood.to/nc1. In our runner’s world, there are a few phrases we don’t like… “You’re injured.” “You have to rest.” “You need to cross train.” These phrases can throw any runner on an emotional spin because we love … [Read more...]
Camp Gladiator Trainer Talk: In Pursuit of Happiness
No matter what your background is or where you come from, it is fair to say that we are all striving to be the best versions of ourselves and achieve happiness. Ironically, it makes it so sad to turn on the news to see that there is so much negativity and hurt in the world. Because of this, it is important to actively and consciously seek ways to make sure that we remain … [Read more...]
Obsessed Cycle: Strava Leaderboard Wars
Since turning 30, I have struggled to find a healthy fitness activity that kept me interested long enough to stay in shape. I tried league soccer, tried to get some street hockey going, of course tried the gym for about three days, rollerblading, baseball, working out at home, running, etc. But most of these attempts at fitness fell short a week or so into my effort. But one … [Read more...]