Holidays don’t have to derail your progress. Learn how to enjoy Thanksgiving meals with intention, balance, and zero guilt. From mindful eating habits to simple portion cues, this Fit Foodie Friday guide shows how to celebrate food for joy and connection while still honouring your goals — no restriction required.
Buying local produce in BC isn’t just about tariffs—it’s about fresher, more nutritious food, a stronger local economy, and sustainability. Learn why choosing BC-grown fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and seafood supports your health, community, and environment. Discover where to find the best local options and how small changes can make a big impact.
Discover practical tips for better sleep, whether you’re a Night Owl or an Early Bird. From creating healthy routines and optimising your environment to using tools like sleep tracking, supplements, and napping, this guide will help you wake up refreshed and energised every day.
Exploring the role of feasts throughout history, highlighting how they foster connection, reinforce cultural values, and celebrate abundance, this post examines our evolutionary tendency for overconsumption during feasts and offers strategies for enjoying these occasions mindfully without compromising health. By approaching communal meals with intention, we can maintain balance and celebrate without overindulging.
We had a great turnout for the first-ever BTG Baby Barkley this past Saturday, with eleven people participating. The weather was beautiful, and actually was quite comfortable for most of the duration, only getting really hot in the afternoon hours. Read the full post for my recap of my (just under) 6 hours’ effort on the mountain!
Most people never learn to breathe properly, and it costs them more than they realise. From strength and endurance to recovery, stress management, and body composition, how you breathe influences everything. Learn how to use your breath to steady your mind, improve performance, and build real, lasting control.
Most adults have forgotten how to move the way their bodies were designed to with crawling, rolling, hanging, and playing. This article explores why rediscovering these natural movement patterns builds strength, balance, and resilience at any age, and how reconnecting with play can make you a better athlete for life.
Mobility isn’t optional; it’s maintenance. Just like weeding a garden, small daily efforts keep your joints healthy and your body moving well. Skip it, and stiffness and pain build up until the work becomes much harder. Learn why consistent mobility matters and how to make it simple and sustainable in your everyday life.
Rest isn’t a reward you earn after suffering. It’s part of the work that makes progress possible. In training, nutrition, and life, pushing without recovery leads to burnout and shame, while building in rest fuels growth, joy, and sustainability. Learn why you don’t have to justify rest — and how to embrace it without guilt.
Strength isn’t just about the mirror or calorie burn. From moving tons of material in my backyard to completing 32 Spartan Races, I’ve learned that real fitness is about capability — resilience, mobility, and durability that carry over into every part of life. Here’s why form follows function, and why that matters for you.
