160920 Exercising for weight loss by Daniel Pare part 1 of 3

160920 Exercising for weight loss by Daniel Pare part 1 of 3 Why is a strength and conditioning coach who trains athletes, for all kinds of sports, writing about weight loss? Several people have asked me these questions over the years and some still do. I simply answer every time “got to get strong”. You … Continue reading 160920 Exercising for weight loss by Daniel Pare part 1 of 3 →

120820 Five Steps to More Muscle Mass

Eat, exercise, rest, and remain healthy.

150720 Osteoporosis: Questions and answers about bone health

Osteoporosis, a disease of the bones, causes a loss of structural integrity. Simply put, your bones get weaker and weaker by becoming brittle, more porous, and prone to fracture.

080720 Improving your bone mineral density

Over time your bones gradually lose their strength and become porous and brittle. This can lead to bone fractures, and depending on the circumstances, a hospital stay.

120120 Persistence Indeed! The Thrill of experiencing life in abundance

120120 The Thrill of experiencing life in abundance By Lucy Van Pelt August has always been the most significant month of the year. It is the month of my birth, and the month in which I experienced the most traumatic experience of my life. It is also the month when I signed up with my … Continue reading 120120 Persistence Indeed! The Thrill of experiencing life in abundance →

050120 Muscular hypertrophy by Daniel Pare CSO, NCCP

050120 Muscular hypertrophy by Daniel Pare CSO, NCCP Daniel Pare CSO, NCCP, prominent strength coach and owner of the St. Thomas Strength and Athletics gym located in St. Thomas, Canada very clearly explains the differences. My appreciation goes out to Daniel for the information he presents in the following paragraphs. Danny Strength training has become … Continue reading 050120 Muscular hypertrophy by Daniel Pare CSO, NCCP →

151119 Fat-necessary or not?

151119 Fat-necessary or not? A key component in assessing an individual’s health and physical fitness is knowing the body composition makeup. Obesity (excessive body fat relative to body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more) and becoming overweight (Adults with BMI between 25-29.9 kg/m2 or with children being in and over the 95th percentile … Continue reading 151119 Fat-necessary or not? →

061119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem?

061119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? A grandparent’s guide to helping their grandchild overcome obesity. Adding muscle Include some resistance training in the mix as muscle burns calories faster than fat tissue. These must be fun or you will lose their interest and then it’s back to the couch. Not only … Continue reading 061119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? →

031119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem?

031119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? A grandparent’s guide to helping their grandchild overcome obesity. The benefits of activity Often another common dominator are the parents and grandparents who are also obese and sedentary, thus setting poor examples for the children in their care. This is especially true in the early … Continue reading 031119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? →

011119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? 1 of 3

01119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? A grandparent’s guide to helping their grandchild overcome obesity. Background information In many of the industrialized and underdeveloped countries around the world, obesity in our children is reaching epidemic proportions. This emerging problem is directly attributed to the increased time they spend setting and watching … Continue reading 011119 Childhood obesity-is physical activity an answer to the problem? 1 of 3 →