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Expanding horizons
Published on 2012-11-08 18:00:00
"Fitness" is a loosely definable term and everyone will give you a different, personal description - any attempt to do so automatically constricts the scope and spirit of itOne thing we can agree on is that it's a moving target, yesterday's fad is to
A letter from Michael Pollan
Published on 2012-10-11 10:46:00
Received this email from Michael Pollan this morning (as part of my subscription to his site...)Michael Pollan is an American author, journalist, activist, and professor of journalism at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. A 2006 New York Times book review describes him as a "liberal foodie intellectual."
today's quote
Published on 2012-09-25 12:07:00
Too many of us sit on the sidelines of fear and doubt, unable to contribute to a world in need of our brilliance...—Chris Guillebeau, author of
andrew's weekly
Published on 2012-09-24 20:21:00
Once in a while I realize what I consider to be some fundamental lessons in lifeIf I consider them important at the time, I might as well write them downAnd I guess if they're worth writing down, they just might be worth sharing:goal: focus on it, especially when things get tough and you start doubting yourselftimeline: represents the minimum amount of time you should give to achieving your goal - at least you know you gave it a shotfeedback: as much as possible and as wide as possible - don't s [..]
he Death of “Functional” in Personal Training
Published on 2012-08-27 11:08:00
he Death of “Functional” in Personal TrainingBy
The Scalenes, the Dynamic Duo + 1
Published on 2012-08-20 10:49:00
July 2, 2012
Lactic Acid Is Not Muscles' Foe, It's Fuel
Published on 2012-08-13 10:42:00
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A Discussion: Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss
Published on 2012-08-08 10:30:00
Today I’m throwing everyone a bit of a curve ball, and doing something a little differently compared to what I normally do. To be as succinct as possible, I had an interesting email exchange with one of my female clients last weekend about the
Event Review: Seattle to Portland 2012
Published on 2012-07-22 11:36:00
For a couple of years, I've heard people talk about what a great event STP was for them and in the past, I put off doing it myself because I felt it would conflict with my own training for Ironman but it turns out, I was lacking a certain level of motivationAfterall, what could be better training for long distance riding than a well supported, well attended and well established 2 day 325k ride?At USD$100, STP easily competes for your dollar against most Gran Fondos (averaging $250 for 1 day even [..]
New Career, Race and Worthy Cause...
Published on 2012-07-18 01:56:00
Hi friends, as of June 1st, I started working at Innovative Fitness in White Rock as a personal trainerIt's been a steep learning curve for me and one that pushed me outside of my comfort zone! I've had to adapt to a dynamic environment that demands a leadership role to inspire people to challenge themselves in new ways they never thought possibleThankfully, I'm part of a supportive and encouraging team of unique and talented individuals that inspire confidence and appreciation for personal expe [..]
2012 Osoyoos Desert Half Iron Race Report: Mark Pinckard
Published on 2012-07-12 20:43:00
The following is a race report from Mark Pinckard regarding his performance at the 2012 Osoyoos Desert Half Iron:As you probably know race day was expected to be hot and it was.Felt my hydration going into the race was good.
Mark Pinckard: 2012 Osoyoos Desert Half Iron
Published on 2012-07-08 23:39:00
Big Congratulations to Mark Pinckard at the 2012 Eastlink Desert Half Iron Triathlon in OsoyoosIn typically hot temperatures, Mark placed 2nd in his age group with a time of 5:19:51Next race for Mark is the 2012 Ironman Canada in PentictonGood luck on your next race!
On Meditation...
Published on 2012-07-05 15:45:00
We read this beautiful quote recently and decided to share it with you:"In the same way that focusing the rays of the sun with a magnifying glass makes them hot enough to burn, just so focusing the scattered rays of thought makes the mind penetrating and powerful. With the continued practice of meditation, you discover a greater sense of purpose and strength of will and your thinking becomes clearer and more concentrated, affecting all you do.As Swami Vishnu has written: "Meditation does not co [..]
H20!
Published on 2012-07-02 13:06:00
With his debut column, the big-wave surfer wants you to do the opposite of everything gym rats tell you.
Published on 2012-06-28 18:26:00
by Laird Hamilton
How reading about coffee may harm your health
Published on 2012-06-04 11:00:00
How reading about coffee may harm your health*WRITTEN BY JULIA BELLUZ ON MAY 18, 2012 FORCANADIANHEALTHCARENETWORK.CAScience-ishby Julia BelluzIf you scanned the headlines while sipping your morning coffee recently,you must have felt smug about your choice of beverage. A new prospectivestudy, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that there seemsto be an “inverse association between coffee drinking and total and cause-specific mortality.” In other words, scientists looked a [..]
Race Results: Mark Pinckard @ Shawnigan Lake
Published on 2012-06-02 10:00:00
A big CONGRATULATIONS to
Eternity in the palm of your hand...
Published on 2012-05-31 12:57:00
How I Overcame Crippling Arthritis and Returned to Elite-Level Fitness
Published on 2012-05-21 09:30:00
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Jamie Oliver's TED award speech
Published on 2012-03-29 12:19:00
Jamie expresses his wish to teach every child about food and fight obesity.
2012 Chuckanut 50k
Published on 2012-03-21 18:34:00
Further to my previous posts regarding 2012 being a non-Ironman year, the first big race of the year started with the Chuckanut 50k - a challenging, trail based, 50 kilometer ultra trail run - my first ultra and first time at this popular raceHow popular? My close friend and running partner Alison and I decided to take this on last year and carefully noted the registration opening date back in November 2011. Given that our usual Saturday morning runs start at 8am, we pushed our run on registrat [..]
Raw Cannabis: Health benefits of consumption part 2
Published on 2012-02-14 14:43:00
This is a follow-up video to one we posted a couple of weeks ago that has some further information. Kristen Peskuski is a researcher and patient who put her systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, interstitial cystitis, and numerous other conditions into remission by juicing fresh cannabis. We at Optifit.ca are very impressed with this research and the success achieved by this particular patient and agree that Raw Cannabis is the most important Vegetable in the world and ought to be available to [..]
Everything I learned about life, I learned from movies - This week: THE FORCE...
Published on 2012-02-10 18:35:00
Courtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:George LucasLucas has attributed the origins of "The Force" to a 1963 abstract film by Arthur Lipsett, which sampled from many sources.One of the audio sources Lipsett sampled for 21-87 was a conversation between artificial intelligence pioneer Warren S. McCulloch and Roman Kroitor, a cinematographer who went on to develop IMAX.Roman KroiterIn the face of McCulloch's arguments that living beings are nothing but highly complex machines, Kroitor insists [..]
Active in Delta
Published on 2012-02-05 11:00:00
Courtesy of the Delta Optimist Feb 2 2012As part of my involvement in the 2012 Delta Triathlon, the Corporation of Delta submitted a brief bio of yours truly to highlight the benefits of physical activity in the local communityMy first step into the sport of triathlon took place in 2006 when I attended the "learn to tri" clinic run by Parks and Rec, culminating in racing the Delta TriathlonAfter that, I continued training through local tri and running clubs and raced progressively longer distanc [..]
Superior swim technique
Published on 2012-02-02 18:25:00
At this point in your Ironman training, you will want to take as much time as possible to focus on developing good form in the waterI recommend supplementing coached group workouts with individual swim sessions so that you are less distracted in the water, less pressure to keep up and can focus on each part of your swim techniqueThe following 2 YouTube videos are superb because they have excellent camera angles that let you clearly see each part of the athlete's form and because each shot within [..]
Raw Cannabis: Health benefits of consumption part 1
Published on 2012-01-31 19:35:00
Courtesy of http://theconversation.orgThe link I first saw was taken down – if this one goes, look for “The Power of RAW Cannabis.” This from the description:“This is a must-watch video featuring some of the top researchers on the healing effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) in its raw form, eaten or juiced. Eating raw cannabis as medicine…Cannabis is a dietary essential that helps all cell types function more effectively…anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant…This plant can do phenomenal thin [..]
Optifit.ca's review of MEC's Elite Fluid Trainer
Published on 2012-01-27 11:28:00
Elite Fluid Alu TrainerOverall Rating: Effectiveness: Value: Read 1 review | Write a reviewDESCRIPTIONSPECSREVIEWSASK & ANSWER (6)Product ReviewsReview This ProductOverall Rating: Effectiveness: Value: By:optifit.caLocation: Delta, BCAge: 35-44Gender: maleGear Style: MinimalistDescribe Yourself: Avid CyclistSolid product, decent priceJanuary 26, 2012I bought this unit for my GF who is interested in spinning throughout winter and for convenience - my decision was based on:1. I bought an earlier m [..]
Published on 2012-01-26 10:16:00
Bicycle trainer: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMembers of a cycling team being interviewed while working out on their trainers prior to one a raceA trainer, or turbo trainer, is a piece of equipment that makes it possible to ride a bicycle while it remains stationary. They are commonly used to train for races, or when riding conditions outside are not favorable. Using a trainer indoors allows the rider to perform other activities while riding, such as watching TV, without risk of injury.A [..]
How to Choose Snowshoes for Any Conditions and Skill Level
Published on 2012-01-05 18:55:00
Photo: m.prinkeThe greatest thing about snowshoeing is that it can be super easy, or as challenging as you want to make it. There’s very little gear you need to get going, it’s extremely easy to learn, and (my favorite aspect) it gets you outside in wintertime, but keeps you warm while you’re doing it — no freezing on windy chair lifts while you wait to get back to the action.READ MORE: Snowshoeing Tips for Beginners, Adventurers, and Racers AlikeThe trickiest thing about getting started [..]
Boosting Bone Density Naturally
Published on 2011-12-03 16:15:00
Boosting Bone Density NaturallyBy Dr. Zoltan P. Rona, M.D., M.Sc.Horrific StatisticsThe numbers are staggering. Osteoporosis (porous or demineralized bones) affects over 200 million women worldwide. One in every three women and one in every five men over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. The main danger of osteoporosis is fractures. In fact, there is an osteoporotic fracture estimated to occur every 3 seconds and a fracture of one of the vertebrae will occur every 22 seconds. Forearm, humerus, hip [..]
Lake Padden Trail Classic 13.1, Saturday October 21 2011
Published on 2011-10-23 18:47:00
2012 is officially a non-Ironman year! I'll finally get a chance to take part in all of the local non-triathlon events guilt-free - like the Chuckanut 50k, a Washington based ultra trail run that takes place every year in March and routinely sells out due to its increasing popularityGranted I don't have a lot of experience with trail running so after hearing about a new trail half marathon (also in Washington), I decided to take on the challenge with a friendGiven the early start and the locatio [..]