A winter Olympics in my backyard

Posted on January 16, 2010April 8, 2010 by Shari Zisk

The world’s largest celebration of sport is about to take place in my back yard, no really, my backyard.  Here is my first post covering the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver British Columbia Canada as seen by a resident living...Read More

My favorite solution for dry winter skin, and it’s workout friendly.

Posted on January 16, 2010May 22, 2011 by Shari Zisk

The winter often leaves skin dry and the last thing anyone wants is flaky arms or legs while at the gym, or anywhere. The skin is our largest organ of elimination and a good sweaty workout is one of the...Read More

Non-Newtonian cushioning for runners

Posted on January 13, 2010July 16, 2010 by Shari Zisk

It is impressive how much scientific research is going on out there just to support our active lifestyles. I had to do a physics 101 review to fully understand the newest technology in running shoe cushioning. Brooks DNA, a new cushioning...Read More

Do you Parkour?

Posted on January 12, 2010July 7, 2010 by Shari Zisk

A thief? Is there a fire?  Why is this guy racing down the street as though the ‘big one’ is coming? And why did he jump over that bench instead of going around it? He just happens to be highly...Read More

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…)