For many of us who enjoy distance running, we know that in order to improve, you have to get out and run. You have to get in your two or three workouts a week and add a long run for good measure. Though there is no substitution for running, you can supplement your training by incorporating resistance training . Resistance training will not improve your VO2 max or running economy but it will help...Read more

It’s race weekend in Ottawa! Which means people of all ages and fitness levels will be hitting the road running and walking. With the weekend looking like it's going to be a warm one, we all have to remember to take good care of our bodies, most importantly staying hydrated. First of all, sweat contains electrolytes and the main electrolyte lost in sweat is sodium, although how much each...Read more

The thought of Canadian Thanksgiving elicits those lingering smells from the kitchen of the turkey roasting and pies in the oven. But before you eat enough calories in one meal that can last you for three days, why not take part in a bit of exercise? In true Canadian style, on Thanksgiving weekend there are many opportunities throughout the country to fit in a bit of fitness before sitting down...Read more