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Improving Movement with Breath-work 360

Monday, January 22, 2024

This diagram on the right represents the cylinder between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor. It shows how they move like an elevator upward on the exhale and then downward on the inhale. They move together when working together properly.     What is 360-degree breath-work? It is a breathing exercise we can do to improve our breathing. It will help us connect with our bodies and bring awareness to our breathing. We can improve our posture and work the primary breathing muscles.   We…

Nipika Mountain Resort

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Nipika is a Ktunaxa word meaning a higher power. It is a sacred term for the Ktunaxa, referring specifically referring to the spirit of the grizzly bear. A spirit can not be killed, the grizzly bear can no the pushed around, it is thought of as an ubiquitous spirit. Nipika Mountain Resort is truly a special place to be able to visit there is a 100km of ski trail groomed regularly by the small team running the resort. In the 3 days our group spent…

How your Feet Affect your Hips & Pelvis?

Monday, November 20, 2023

Let’s connect the dots, if you draw a triangle between the three dots on the above diagram, this is the base your body is supported by. You want your arched to be strong, but not over tight. Keeping your feet happy and healthy. Frequently issues with the feet or arches, can lead to issues up the chain. What happens when your arches collapse or become too rigid? If your arches collapse or become too rigid, your outer hips will compensate and then become overly tight….

Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise

Every year I take continuing education, I like to look at my client demographic and take courses that will help me provide better service. Sometimes I take courses to support me to build my business. This fall I am taking a couple courses to cover both areas. Learning really is a life-long journey and good for your brain fitness. I want to talk about the course on pelvic floor health, when I am finished I will officially be a Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist….

Why Runners Should do Strength Training

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Cardiovascular fitness will determine how long one lives; Strength & Flexibility will determine how well you live those years.   Cardiovascular training is important for our heart and lung health. Making it easier to run after that bus or a 2-year-old, you will feel better climbing that hill or staircase. Keep on moving, whether it is running, biking, or walking. Balance in life is important, all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy. Pounding the pavement with runs right from my front door…

CORE Strength Improves Mobility

Saturday, June 13, 2020

    strength/streNG(k)TH/noun – the quality or state of being physically strong. mo·bil·i·ty/mōˈbilədē/noun – the ability to move or be moved freely and easily. flex·i·bil·i·ty/ˌfleksəˈbilədē/noun – the quality of bending easily without breaking. Why is Core Strength Important? A stable core allows better mobility of your extremities. You will find yourself 40% stronger. You will be able to move more efficiently, fatiguing less quickly. All of these factors will lead to less chance of injury. Why is it important to have a full Range of…

Women in Mountain Guiding

Friday, March 8, 2019

Celebrating Erica on this International Day of Women for her achievement in being the 11th Canadian women to become an IFMGA mountain guide. We are pleased to highlight her on International Day of Women for this hard won achievement. As mountain enthusiasts ourselves we have been out with Erica to hone our own skills, we are so excited for her on this achievement that is a challenge for men and women alike. Looking forward to following her adventures and getting outside with her in the…

The New Canada Food Guide — Helping You Understand it Better

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A few months ago a new food guide was published for Canadians, there has been some concerns from some people, and specific food industries. It is also open to a lot more interpretation of the general public. Gone are the meat and potato days that many of us grew up with. There are still some ideas it presents that need further clarification. We at Mountain Fitness Training (MFT), went to a couple students of nutrition studies and asked some questions we had. We have Hannah Chapeskie…

Parents — Fitness in Your Life

Monday, January 28, 2019

The Routine  Parents, if you’re anything like me when I had small children, your day goes something like this. 6:00 – get up, get self-ready for work 7:00 – wake kids, get them ready for daycare 7:30 – maybe get breakfast into some or all of us if the kids found their favourite clothes and got dressed willingly and quickly 7:45 – out the door, daycare drop off 8:00 – make it work on time if the kids found their friends at daycare and managed…

October Snow and Sunshine Provide Ample Outdoor Opportunities

Saturday, October 27, 2018

I’ve often said that October is my least favourite month of the year.  In October there’s typically not enough snow for skiing.  The ski resorts don’t open until November and  it’s usually too early for ice climbing.  But most days are too chilly for rock climbing.  I don’t like searching for holds I can use with numb fingers.  I’m also not fond of shivering in a puffy jacket while I’m belaying.   This year, October delivered.  A huge dump of snow in early October that…