Martial arts and combat sports have long been dominated by males. It’s a fantastic way of developing yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually.  Many women are starting to make note of its benefits and we are noticing an increasing number of women joining martial arts academies. It’s a great workout for women and helps them learn how to defend themselves at the same time. The question for many women is what type of martial arts program should they choose? (more…)

Welcome back! Today we are going to continue with part 2 on our Family Fitness series. Many families today are more sedentary then ever before. We have the internet, remote controls, video games, and about everything in the book to make us move less. Even the foods we eat today are based on fast and convenient. Just look around the supermarket these days carrying ready in 5 minute meals. All you have to do is open up the package and pop it in the microwave and presto instant meals for the family. What they don’t tell you is the high sodium content that is usually in those packaged foods. All these factors mean one thing and that is we are spending less quality time together as a family. How many families do you see doing separate things? Dad is watching TV, mom is in another room reading a book, and the kids are in playing on the computer. There just doesn’t seem to be communication and bonding time with one another these days. (more…)

A recent study revealed that exercising with the main goal to lose weight or look good might not be the best option when it comes to a long-term commitment to exercise. The reasons can be attributed to the fact women are often bound by societal pressures on what is considered the “ideal” body. Magazines bombard women with images of rail thin celebrities embedding images in their mind that to be accepted one must not be overweight. For this reason women exercising to lose weight might be done out of self pity, making exercise a chore rather than a lifestyle. As a result, the majority of women will not stick with their exercise regiment over the long-term. (more…)

Congratulations you finally started the New Year ready to roll with your new exercise regiment. Now the hard part begins…staying motivated enough to reach your weight loss goals. A common theme I find among women who start a new fitness weight loss regiment is they quit due to boredom. Even the most committed fitness guru can become bored due to a stale routine so don’t feel to bad. It is very important to keep your workouts fresh and exciting. This will make you look forward to your workouts instead of turning it into an arduous daily task. (more…)

With the holiday season now behind us many have turned their attention  to fulling those New Years resolutions. Weight loss being one that usually tops that list. Many aim to achieve this through proper diet and exercise. However there are many who opt for the quick fix solution such as diet pills or supplements. It is important to exercise caution when taking any supplement. My advice is to always consult with your physician before consuming any of these products. All because a supplement is called natural and comes from a health food store does not necessarily mean it’s safe and good for you. (more…)

Happy New Year everybody! Well I hope all of you enjoyed your holiday season. Now that the new year has dawned we can start following through with those new years resolutions: quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthier, or join a gym. To all you ladies put away your bubbly and leave your holiday over indulgence behind til next year. Now it’s time to get serious about your health! (more…)

I want to discuss the trend of women who are aspiring to mimic their size “0” Hollywood celebrities. However by doing so is not without its risks, attempting this dramatic weight loss for women can cause infertility. The rapid weight loss can result in an irregular menstrual cycle. Further weight loss in women can prevent ovulation putting their health at risk. In order to have a healthy pregnancy it is necessary for women to carry an optimal amount of body fat to store estrogen and other hormones. (more…)

It is well documented that eating a high fibre diet on a daily basis is good for your health. Not only do they provide you with valuable nutrients but the roughage act like a little scurb brush for your intestines to help maintain a healthy digestive system. In addition, eating lots of fibre can aid weight loss for women. There three reasons for this: (more…)

One of the questions I get a lot about my boot camp for women is am I too old for your program? Although the majority of my clients tend to be in their twenties and thirties it is not uncommon to see people over 40 attending my fitness boot camp workouts. In fact, many of them out work their younger counterparts in class. (more…)