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Fitness goes tech in 2010: miCoach Virtual Running Partner by Adidas

Posted on January 7, 2010May 15, 2011 by Shari Zisk

Getting in shape used to require just a pair of shoes and shorts. Now I carry a super-size gym bag to haul all of my fitness gear and it takes me an extra couple of minutes just to gear...Read More

Mountaineering legend to carry Olympic Torch and family legacy

Posted on January 5, 2010July 6, 2010 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_571" align="alignleft" width="294" caption="Credit: Canadian Pacific Archives"][/caption] Scheduled to carry the Olympic Torch into Golden B.C. on January 21st 2010, 88 year old mountaineer Syd Feuz is possibly one of the strongest links to Canada’s winter alpine history that we will see...Read More

Feeding muscle. 10 crazy stories about protein consumption

Posted on December 8, 2009July 22, 2021 by Shari Zisk

I spent the last 2 decades in a culture where building muscle is the hot topic of the day, week, and month. As a result, I have witnessed a fair share of strange protein consumption strategies. Nutritionists from all perspectives...Read More

Holiday Survival Guide- Staying fit through the madness

Posted on December 4, 2009May 14, 2011 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_514" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Battling with baked goodies?"][/caption] Yes there is a lot to celebrate, but the joy of the season doesn't have to send you backwards on your health and fitness journey. Here are some of my favorite strategies to...Read More

Shopping for a fit girl? Here are some of my favourite healthy gift ideas

Posted on December 1, 2009November 8, 2012 by Shari Zisk

Do you need some ideas for that superfit friend or family member whose healthy lifestyle is so fine tuned you can set a clock to it? Here are some of my healthy living favourites she will be sure to love....Read More

Boogie yourself fit, Grandma. Dancing is exercise!

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Shari Zisk

Grandma may not join you for a sweat and grunt session at the gym might but she might boogie down with you to Little Deuce Coop or The Locomotion, and get the same health benefits. (more…)

Can these shoes really tone your legs and butt just by walking?

Posted on November 24, 2009July 6, 2010 by Shari Zisk

Reebok’s new EasyTone shoes for women make a lot of promises I believe can be delivered as long as you lace up with the right mindset. With record breaking sales on Reebok.com and positive chatter in fitness forums these shoes...Read More

How walking the dog made my butt flabby

Posted on November 17, 2009May 15, 2011 by Shari Zisk

[caption id="attachment_396" align="aligncenter" width="488" caption="Is walking the dog a workout?"][/caption] Puppy #5 was the most adorable creature I had ever laid eyes on, little did I know this bundle of fur would have such an impact on my fitness...Read More

Get your best body by modelling fit behaviour

Posted on November 14, 2009February 4, 2012 by Shari Zisk

“The way to expand our lives is to model the lives of those people who are already succeeding” says Anthony Robbins (Awaken the giant within). Nothing can be more true when it comes to getting the...Read More

The secret to losing weight and getting fit is in the stats

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Shari Zisk

Simple strategies to get motivated Recently, while reading an article on Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s FitNation (CNN) website, I discovered a little viewer poll that asked What is your biggest obstacle to losing weight or getting fit?. Here are the results...Read More