In Ontario, Canada, we have an election coming up — On June 3, we are faced with a choice of mediocre (at best) options to lead our province of 15 million people. The topics are well discussed through mainstream media, and leading the charge on every party’s platform is healthcare. Political parties are debating on where billions should be spent…

Let’s face it, the last 2 years have created some situations that we have not faced before. Our relationships, careers, our kids, friendships, hobbies, finances, stability in multiple areas have been affected. The last 2 years notwithstanding, everything has sped up in expectations, information, and day-to-day pressures. …

Many organizations offering fitness are waiting longer than ever for their commercial gym equipment. Those needing parts for their treadmill are also experiencing unusual delays. The vibrations of the last 2+ years are still being felt in fitness equipment supply. …

Over the last 2 years, the world has started to realize what I have known for some time, cycling is a great addition to the workout routine. Body friendly, accommodating to all fitness levels and age groups, cycling comes with a variety of possibilities. We can get cycles that are…

In general, we don’t move enough. Our bodies are tightening up. Over 70% of us will experience back pain for at least a week during our lifetime. Recent research has shown that taking pain meds to reduce the pain may create other problems. Taking 10–15 minutes 3x per week to…

The lifeblood to any business is revenue, generating revenue. Sales is the art of generating revenue. If you google a book on sales, you will find thousands of options, resources to teach us how to improve our selling skills and efficiency. While the resources will let us know that anyone…

There is one tool that is overlooked in our fitness routine. Overlooked by the exerciser, within facilities and overlooked in programming. This is the resisted walk, and its big brother the resisted run, also known as sled pushes and/or pulls. The resisted walk can target the beginner through the elite athlete. …

Gyms are one of the few places in the world where everyone is focused on a variation of personal improvement. They are a hub for the promotion of health. — The gym has evolved from a hub for bodybuilders to being mainstream There are gyms in hotels and resorts, at the workplace, on boats and in office buildings, in schools, colleges and universities. We can find gyms in condominium and municipal buildings and at the YMCA. We have gyms open 24 hours, some big and some small. We have gyms for athletes…

On Mother’s Day, I think first of my Mom. Mom is strong and determined and overcame a terribly challenging childhood to be a tremendous influence on me and my 3 sisters. I think of Dad’s mom. A lady who worked the switchboard in a college in Montreal for over 40…