Back trouble is a health topic I’ve rarely talked about, but if you’re someone that has back pain you're reminded of the importance of good spinal health every waking moment. Learn as my resident guest blogger, Dr Les Davidson, describes the Seven Steps to Spinal Stabilization. Continue reading

A friend of mine is organizing the Gran Fondo Canmore being held on July 6th, 2013 in the beautiful Canadian Rockies asked if I would write a post about preparing for such an event. I hope this post contains some high level information that enhances your experience while keeping you safe. Continue reading

There’s a plethora of information about the good and the bad food we put into our bodies, but you don’t read much about what comes out. I think you would be surprised by how much information can be gleaned from the urine that you produce each day. Learn what’s going on inside your body by monitoring what’s coming out. Continue reading

Do you know what you’re really made of and why it’s important to your long term health? Do you know why BMI charts are often misleading? Learn how to monitor your body’s composition and bring yourself back to a healthy balance? It's time to recalibrate the image of the healthy body size. Continue reading

Is it any wonder why so many North Americans are frustrated with the barrage of mixed messages regarding their diets and the roll of exercise? Dr Mark Hyman has provided clarity to 4 of the most common myths about diet and exercise; it’s up to you to put this information into action. Continue reading

Coca Cola recently published a slick 2 minutes ad implying a “Calorie is a Calorie” and the underlying message is they’re not culpable for the obesity epidemic that has a strangle hold on our health care system. Learn the truth from one of the world’s leading scientists on this subject. Every person that cares about their personal health should know this information, especially the next time you reach for the “Real Thing”.... Continue reading

Ask someone about their weight and you’ll get varying degrees of truth. We use weigh scales and a BMI chart as an indicator of healthy weight. But is this method really giving you an accurate assessment. Learn this method to better understand what your healthy weight should be. Continue reading

It's often suggested that it doesn't matter if the calories you eat comes from a donut, or an apple, because a calorie is a calorie and the body doesn’t know the difference. Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue reading

Learn how simple, clear and actionable steps from my resident guest blogger, Dr Les Davidson will help us all make the kind of positive lifestyle change that stick. Continue reading

I’m not sure if it’s my last name or that I’m a cyclist, or both that makes me a target for opinion on this whole Lance Armstrong thing. I struggle every time someone asks me, “so what do you think of Lance Armstrong”? Externally my answer is pretty clear, although internally I have mixed opinions. Let me explain..... Continue reading

70% of all people that make New Year’s Resolutions have already abandoned their commitment to health. I hope the timing of this inspirational story inspires you to continue your resolution or get back at it. Read how Peter LeClaire lost 80 pounds in 9 months, and competed in one of the hardest single day bike races in the world, after committing to his personal health. Continue reading

According to research, the average person puts on a pound or two of permanent weight gain every year between Christmas and New Year’s that lasts a lifetime. That’s why what I’m about to tell you could make the difference between adding to your waistline, or maintaining your current weight, even as you enjoy your holiday feasting. Continue reading

Last week I was saddened to hear my uncle died. I was further saddened when I heard my Aunt wasn’t able to attend his funeral because she suffers from Alzheimer’s. It’s said that life is a collection of experiences and memories. Research funding and focus for this disease lags all 10 leading causes of death and it will be some time before we see meaningful treatment. Learn what you can do to limit the chances of losing your most precious asset....your memories. Continue reading

In the shadow of a national health crisis, learn how poorly worded headlines can fuel the belief systems of many sedentary people that exercise and positive lifestyle choices don’t make a difference. Is no wonder so many people have become health illiterate? Continue reading

I think it’s safe to say that we all want to hang onto our youth for as long as possible. This week, Dr Les describes how he found himself pushing his age and ego envelop with predictable consequences behind a high speed boat. He's offered some learned lessons from his painful experience so we don’t suffer his fate. But because he knows there’s people like me that will completely ignore his sound advice, he’s also provided a summary of how to recover from injuries so we can get back to our active lifestyles, and enjoy that lost youth we once took for granted. Continue reading

The recent USADA investigation provided undisputable evidence that Lance Armstrong was not only a cheat, but an intimidating bully, drug pusher/dealer, perjurer and co-conspirator who made a personal fortune while hiding behind a brand of fair play, integrity and cancer crusader. Given he embodies the worst qualities of a hardened criminal, what does it say about the people that still stand beside him? Continue reading

When it comes to exercise and diet, I live in the “Bizarro World”, where everything seems to be opposite to the normal world. It’s a world where exercise is enjoyed every day for more than one hour. The reason my Bizarro World is so normal to me is because my attention to my health has been set on “Auto-Pilot” for decades. The Globe and Mail recently described new research whereby minor lifestyle adjustments will direct your Auto-Pilot to the Bizarro World of good health. Continue reading

Most people would be happy just to say they made it to 100 years of age and still be able to walk and remember their name. Not Frenchman, Robert Marchand. No, just making to 100 is for pussies. This guy is setting world cycling records! Learn how this man isn’t content with “living a little”. Continue reading

Maintaining optimal health involves many criteria to be dialled in just right to ensure you get the most out of your life. Recent research has drawn our attention to the serious health consequences associated with sitting for hours at a time. Dr Les Davidson weighs into this topic and has pointing out the risks, while providing simple solutions to remain active, even if you’re stuck at work for hours behind a computer. Continue reading

My last post described the 6 rules that will increase the quality of your life. Rule #6 was to find and fuel your passion. To fuel my passion I’ve decided to participate in a cycling event next year called Haute Route, which makes the Ironman look like a warm up. This week’s post explains how my passion for athletics has grown over the past 30+ years to the point where Haute Route is what I do as fun, when most would consider it crazy, or cruel and unusual punishment. Continue reading

I placed 2nd overall in the Gran Fondo Rockies this weekend. After 170km of hard racing, it came down to a sprint finish between three of us. After we finished, the two guys I sprinted against asked how a 56 year old guy could compete with guys that were 15 to 25 years younger. The answer is in the 6 rules listed in this week’s post. Continue reading

Not enough time to do the things that are important for your health and wellness. Try outsourcing the things that get in the way. This week, Dr Les discusses the benefits of outsourcing the things that don’t add value to your life and redirect that new found time to what's important. It’s an interesting and new perspective on an old concept. Continue reading

“Knowledge is Power, but Action Flicks the Switch”. Learn how one individual took basic Diet and Exercise information and transformed his lifestyle, lost 80lbs in 10 months and celebrated by competing in one of the toughest bike races in conjunction with the Tour de France. Be prepared to be inspired. Continue reading

A week ago I participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer with seven of my work colleagues. In this weeks blog post, I share my observations and comments of this tremendous event. Continue reading

I’ve often said the majority of North Americans don’t care about their health until they’re faced with a health crisis that forces them to care. Learn how we can turn this thinking around. Continue reading