Column – Fit ‘n’ Healthy

Workouts Give Energy Tired? Lazy? Does even the thought of getting up and starting your car make you feel exhausted? No energy to go to

On April 27, women from across Canada will come to Whitehorse to compete in FemSport, an event that sees women competing in a variety of

One thing I talk to all of my clients about, when they are first starting on their fitness journey, is goal setting. And with goal

Five weeks out and things are getting rough. It was my birthday this week. Now is the dreaded question: Do I cheat and go out

Back in November I received a phone call from my trainer, Jen Hendershott, offering me an opportunity to compete at the Amateur Arnold Classic 2009.

Part 1 of 2 My first Arnold Classic was, in one word, unbelievable … Over 17,000 athletes with over 150,000 people in attendance. The experience

With only weeks until school is out, summer is just around the corner. Want a six-pack? The American Council on Exercise has given us the

When I finished my routine, I felt pretty good … I made some mistakes, like pouring pop up my nose, but other than that I

From research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention London: Muscular men who pump iron are up to 40 per cent less likely

When you reach around the third week of your new training and/or nutrition regime, things will start to peter off. The scale will slow down;

Sorry to break this to you, but sometimes exercising is uncomfortable. Sometimes you have to get sweaty; sometimes you have to push through your comfort

Here is a question from a member that I would like to share with you. I’ve been away from the gym for five days because

Q: My son is 10 and showing interest in coming to the gym with me. Is it safe for him to lift weights? A: Yes.

Summer is here and although it may not be swimsuit season in the Yukon, it’s nice to feel great in that tank top or shorts.

For about a year now I have been experimenting with different types of flours. Now, I admit it, a few years ago I didn’t even

All right, today I am going to let you off the hook a little bit … just this once – and just a little bit.

Not all foods are created equal, not even if it’s the “same” food. You’ve heard me tout the benefits of eating whole foods, unprocessed, untouched

Fall is here, the kids are going back to school and you are going back to the gym. Yes, it’s time. In order to be

Label-reading can be a tricky business, at best, but when companies try to fool you with promises of healthy choices, then we really are in

One of the first questions I ask every client, be it the first time I see them or the hundreth, is this, “How much water

Fall is here, 2009 is almost over and I’d like to know if you’ve reached your goals for this year. It’s time to look back

Don’t get in the same old ruts … we try it all: reading a magazine, watching TV, playlist after playlist, but the true way to

No matter where you are in your healthy lifestyle, whether you are just getting your butt off the couch or trying to take your fitness

A lot of times I will get asked this: What level should I be working on, on the machine? Or this: How do I know

It is cold and flu season and, this year especially, we are all concerned about getting sick. This doesn’t mean you have to stay away

As promised in last week’s article, this week let’s talk about winter eating habits. With the onset of colder weather, people show an increase is

Winter is coming and, with it, the season of eating; or should I say, overeating. Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and all the celebrations in between, not

It is OK to cheat. I often get asked if I ever “cheat” and the answer, of course, is “Yes!” A successful eating plan is

Workouts are like play dates for adults. When our children are young, we make an effort to be sure they have opportunities to play with

Here’s to hoping you all have a very healthy, happy holiday this year! Remember the following: Everything you do, do in moderation. Drink one or

A few issues ago I gave out a “clean” beef stew recipe. It went over very well and some of you have requested a few

We have been hearing a lot lately about the importance of Vitamin D. Even the childhood bone disease, Rickets, is being seen again due to

From October 1-3, fifty amazing women were rocking Whitehorse with two bodybuilding pros, including two-time Ms. Fitness Olympia Champion Jen Hendershott and figure pro Latisha

Are you one of the millions of North Americans in search of the “perfect” diet? Have you tried Atkins, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, the Cabbage

Are you one of the millions of North Americans in search of the “perfect” diet? Have you tried Atkins, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, the Cabbage

Did you know that 70 per cent of people who start an exercise program drop out within the first two to three months? If you

This week I am encouraging you to tackle your fears head on. I have talked in the past about the idea of stepping out of

Today, I have some healthy eating tips for those new mothers who may be looking at eating enough calories to nurse a baby, but still

You’ve seen the commercials, the girl with the legs that go on for miles and that perky butt. She says, all you have to do

I know it’s only November, but it’s never too soon to start thinking about your goals for 2011. What will you start up in January?

Kettlebells. You’ve probably seen them in magazines or mentioned around the gym lately, but what the heck are they? Do they make noise like a

Kids are going back to school … maybe you’re an empty nester … or maybe you are a summer outdoor enthusiast. Well, it’s fall time

PHAT Camp is coming to Whitehorse! This camp is truly an amazing experience (for women, that is … sorry, guys). For those of you who

Summer is just around the corner and with it will come “the lazy days of summer”. Don’t let all of that hard work through the

Support versus no support: Is there a difference when it comes to your health and fitness program? Each year, I run a six-week weight loss

Holidays are upon us. How much weight do you usually gain over the holidays? The average person takes on eight pounds over the two weeks.

In the last two weeks I was able to attend two very different, yet very interesting and informative workshops. One was a two-day seminar in

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Are you sniffing, sneezing and constantly rubbing your eyes? Do you stay inside when you see that yellow haze

Should you bother spending the extra money to eat organic? Well, that depends. Though our options are limited living in Yukon, we do have some.

Are you putting all your hours and hard work in at the gym and don’t seem to be getting anywhere? Please don’t order any more

I have one question for you today. Is what you are currently doing to improve your lifestyle working for you? No? Then maybe you should

If you can ride a bike, swim 25-50 metres, and walk for 20 minutes, then you can finish a sprint triathlon! For a lot of

Spring is finally upon us and with it comes the energy to move and get outside. Did you know May is the busiest month of

If you are an avid gym user you know the after New Year’s routine – for the first few weeks you meet some new faces.

It may be holiday season, but guess what? Fat doesn’t take a holiday! Sure there are parties, lunches and open houses galore, but what you

With holiday time coming, you may have less time to get to the gym or get your full workouts in. Kids have too many days

Ever wonder what’s with the heart rate charts on cardio machines? And why the heck, if you work in the “fat burning zone” all the

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas; except your weight gain … and the smoke in your lungs. This September I had the amazing opportunity

After almost 20 years in the fitness industry as a certified personal trainer, I am pretty sure I have heard almost every excuse in the

Now, you all know that you “should” be lifting weights, but why? Maybe because it makes you stronger, maybe because it makes you “buff”, sure,

You have decided that you are ready to improve your health and lifestyle. You have decided that your health is worth the cost. You’ve realized

Acouple months have passed since you embarked on your 2012 health regime. You’ve seen athletes excel at the Arctic Winter Games. And you’ve either succeeded

You have laid the foundation for your success by surrounding yourself with a support system, found classes or a workout that you enjoy, and scheduled

It’s five months into 2012 and what have you done this year? Have you tried something new? Have you learned anything? Have you done something

Each year, we usually see the latest fitness trend or a new style of training. This year doesn’t look like much is changing in the

BY GUEST COLUMNISTS DAN LANG BILL STEWART We are not sure at what age one enters one’s “dotage”, but there is no doubt that we