Self Myofascial Release (SMR)
What if I told you there was a way to improve your flexibility, reduce injury risk, pain and inflammation in joints and muscles, and improve strength and performance – all in only about 10 minutes a day? Usually at this point I’d have a 1-800 number on screen next to “$19.95 + shipping and handling.” [...]
Two Fat Loss Myths
Two training myths explained today, both dealing with fat loss.
1. Targeted Fat Loss
This is a great one. For men and women it’s getting rid of that extra bit of fat around the midsection to reveal their abs. For women it’s the bit of fat on the underside of their upper arm. Everyone wants to get [...]
Deadlifts, Presses, and Intervals Oh My!
Thought I would share the workout my girlfriend and I did today. We do similar workouts, although they are usually different to reflect our varying level of experience. It was simple, but very difficult, and a great demonstration of the type of training we do at SFB Fitness. K’s workout is typical of something I would [...]
Welcome!
Welcome to SFB Fitness! I’ll be blogging here about health, fitness and training. I’ll also update occasionally with workouts I’ve done myself or with clients to give you an idea of what it’s like to train with us.
You can find more information about our philosophy or becoming a client in the menus above. If you [...]
On Bootcamps
Bootcamps are all the rage these days, with the parks of Toronto and elsewhere filling with sweaty bodies and drill sergeant instructors every morning. While there is much to like about these programs, ultimately I find them lacking as a long term answer for most people.
Supplements Primer
An acquaintance of mine recently wrote a great article on supplementation for baseball players on his website Driveline Mechanics, but the information is just as valid for about any trainee or athlete.
Some take away points: the best supplements are extremely inexpensive – they run me at most $50 or $60 a month and this includes [...]
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