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12/29/2024

Core strength and endurance are critical to a functional, athletic, pain-free body. A properly conditioned core necessitates challenges in all planes of motion, including frontal, sagittal, and transverse, which goes beyond mere ab crunches that only address one plane of motion. This exercise demonstrates a dynamic transverse plane exercise utilizing resistance bands. 247 Amherstview 247 Amherstview

12/29/2024

Lead up to heavier challenge in the new year 247 Amherstview

09/28/2024

Cottage boredom relief! Well kind of.

Leg training sequence:

1. forward to reverse lunge walk
2. modified pistol squat
3. step up to single leg balance
4. dynamic jump to squat

Try this, with a short 60 second rest between each segment of the routine.

You are welcome.

09/28/2024

When you are bored or feeling guilty at the cottage!

07/29/2024

AGAIN!!! Beating host country France ranked 4th in world 7’s and 5th place USA, at the Paris Olympics. Way to make it to the semis!

Canada remains in the medal hunt in Olympic women's rugby sevens after downing host France 19-14 in Monday's quarterfinals.

06/24/2024

It should be a blast!

I only wish I could be there to watch our power house Canadian women take on their season rivals along with this season's repechage winner China.

Although they have been allocated to a tough pool, our Canadian women have topped their pools throughout the 2024 Seven Series, they have what it takes to medal on the world stage.

Go Canada go!!!

With the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament for the sport on the global stage.

06/02/2024

HUGE congratulations goes out to our Canadian Rugby Sevens women for once again making it to the semi-finals at the HSBC Sevens series in Madrid Spain! Our Canadian women continue to do the rugby community and Canada proud, finishing 5 for the 2024 season in the standings.

Biggest kudos to Carissa Norsten being awarded HSBC rookie of the year from team Canada.

Go Canada!!

05/04/2024

One of my favs during most of my leg training days. The Bulgarian Split Squat, with weight and then for even greater challenge, a weighted BSS with added resistance.

05/04/2024

What is better than leg day? Surpassing your PR! Having worked through physical setbacks, injury and scheduling I've achieved my goal of breaking that 160 lb squat. 180 lbs today.

At 66 years of age, with all those inevitable age related physiologic changes, these goals become more challenging. I love the challenge!

For those of us fitness 'purists', yes, the form could be better. That will be my goal over the next couple of weeks before working toward the next PR.

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05/03/2024

One of today's leg-glute routine. Bulgarian Split Squat (weighted), into BSS with resistance. LOVE this addendum to my squats which were done earlier. Thoughts? Having a video of myself is great for assessing form .... this could be better executed.

04/19/2024

Now this is brilliant!

Open Books' Self-Administered Spine Rotational Mobilizations video will show you how to manage spinal dysfunction without needing assistance. These simple techniques help improve mobility, reduce pain and enhance healing. Join us to learn the secrets!

04/19/2024

This takes a bit of work without the guidance of a therapist, physio or chiro but I have it down.

This instructional video shows you how to perform a self-administered release of the Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) muscle, a common source of hip and thigh pain. Learn effective self-release techniques to increase flexibility and reduce discomfort.