Fitness – Sustainable Balance Sustainable, high-quality human lifestyles. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:28:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /?v=4.4.3 Benefits of Active Transportation – Cycling /benefits-active-transportation-cycling/ /benefits-active-transportation-cycling/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:30:48 +0000 /?p=1579 The transportation options available to you will likely vary, depending on where you choose to live. Someone living in a rural or suburban area may be limited to driving, whereas those that live in more dense, urban areas usually have an array of options – driving, yes, but also walking, cycling, and public transportation. This … Continue reading Benefits of Active Transportation – Cycling →

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]]> /benefits-active-transportation-cycling/feed/ 2 Bring the Intensity /bring-the-intensity/ /bring-the-intensity/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:00:53 +0000 /?p=1330 Why We Exercise Exercise is healthy. At this point, I don’t really need to defend that particular notion. It just feels good and right to move around and use these magnificent tools we’ve been given; our bodies. When we avoid movement for too long, our muscles, bones, and connective tissue atrophy, and we are not … Continue reading Bring the Intensity →

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]]> /bring-the-intensity/feed/ 2 The Diminishing Returns of Strength Training /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/ /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:20:39 +0000 /?p=481 Featured photo courtesy of Gregor Winter. Introduction: The day before I started a new job, it was a rainy winter’s day in North Vancouver, but I felt pretty good.  I wanted to avoid trying to fit a gym session into my first couple days at the new job, so the day before I started I decided … Continue reading The Diminishing Returns of Strength Training →

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]]> /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/feed/ 7 How to Get Stronger: Track Your Strength /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/ /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:11:06 +0000 /?p=444 Featured photo courtesy of symphony of love. Note: This was originally written at my other blog, so the dates may seem a little off. I found the article still had value, so I reposted it here. Enjoy! Introduction: Here’s what I see happen with great frequency: Someone will decide to get fit/in shape, and will … Continue reading How to Get Stronger: Track Your Strength →

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]]> /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/feed/ 0 Ways to Get Stronger: No Gym Required /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/ /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:12:54 +0000 /?p=233 Featured image courtesy of John Niedermayer. Introduction My previous post was an efficient strength training routine for an individual who is comfortable in a weight lifting/gym environment and using barbells. I recognize there are those of us who want to be stronger, but don’t want to go to a gym and pump iron. The reasons … Continue reading Ways to Get Stronger: No Gym Required →

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]]> /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/feed/ 0 An Efficient Strength Training Program for the Intermediate /an-efficient-strength-training-program/ /an-efficient-strength-training-program/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:39:21 +0000 /?p=170 Featured photo courtesy of Amber Karnes. Introduction So, you’ve decided you want to get physically stronger. Maybe you’d like to be a better athlete. Maybe you understand that lean muscle is healthy and leads to longer lives. Maybe you want to prevent injuries. Maybe you want to look great naked. Whatever your reason, when it … Continue reading An Efficient Strength Training Program for the Intermediate →

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]]> /an-efficient-strength-training-program/feed/ 0 Intermittent Fasting: 5 Years Experience in Review /intermittent-fasting/ /intermittent-fasting/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:02:37 +0000 /?p=163 Featured photo courtesy of twelvephoto.com. NOTE BEFORE READING: I am someone with a history of eating a LOT, and not someone who’s ever struggled with an official eating disorder. My conclusions are based off of my experiences as a male weight-lifting enthusiast who aims to take his health to the highest possible level while still being … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: 5 Years Experience in Review →

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