Blog | Page 16 of 20 | What's Your Strength

A random incident at the Fair just reminded me why I love working in fitness.

Indoor rowing blends postural work, cardio and functional strength. Here’s a basic primer.

Revisiting the FMS basics helped me overcome old shoulder injuries – this stuff really works.

Even deeper than most basics, two surprising principles can affect foundational strength training: Do Less. Breathe Better.

Jan-10-16

Sweeping resolutions don’t work. What does? Committing to a manageable road map toward accomplishing your goals.

It has been a pleasure working out once weekly with Meghan following a left wrist fracture. I was referred to Meghan as a certified Osteofit trainer as I, like many women of my age, have osteopenia, and I have had multiple fractures over the years despite being active with cycling, paddling and skiing. My goal was to increase my core and overall strength, which would have the added benefit of improving my bone density. However my body overall thanks Meghan! At age 66 years, I had had bothersome neck pain and reduced mobility of my neck for well over a year. Quite miraculously, after a couple of weeks of training I realised that my neck pain had gone and has not recurred! I find that I am [...] lifting increasing weight with absolutely no discomfort.

As both a client and a physician who has worked with patients with neuromuscular diseases throughout my career, I would highly recommend Meghan as a personal trainer for an exercise enthusiast, but as well for someone who is less fit with an issue with neck, shoulder or low back pain or possibly a recent or remote injury. Meghan has the skills and experience to work with the mechanical issues contributing to the pain, and design an exercise directed program to recovery. I personally feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Meghan in my recovery from an injury.

Gillian Gibson, MD FRCPC, Neurologist and former Director of the VGH and UBC Neuromuscular Diseases Unit and EMG labs 2001 to 2015, recently retired.

Thank you for Saturday. That was fantastic. Very much enjoyed taking your classes. Super fun.

Renee I

Personal trainer, strength & nutrition coach: No pain, all gain

The Random Factor in Fitness

In Praise of Indoor Rowing

FMS – This Stuff Really Works!

Truly Foundational Strength

New Year’s Resolutions vs. Reality, Take 2