postnatal fitness | Belly Bootcamp

Join Toronto’s Best Stroller Fitness

Posted by admin on Apr 26, 2012 in Most Buzzed About Topics |

We’re very excited for the 2012 season of Bellies & Strollers, voted one of Toronto’s Top Boot Camps by BlogTO and featured in May on CTV’s “My Toronto Is…”! Bellies & Strollers is fast becoming Toronto’s most popular stroller fitness and for good reason: Belly Bootcamp classes are challenging, dynamic, fun, and – most of all – effective! Come and join us for a trial class and see for yourself why Belly Bootcamp is Toronto’s...

How To Get Lean Instead Of “Skinnyfat”

Posted by admin on Mar 30, 2012 in Family Fitness, Healthy Weight Action Plan, Personal Trainer Diary |

So, if you’ve been following, I’ve been on a bit of a quest to take off about 5 pounds. I actually had an easier time getting to my pre-pregnancy weight after my first baby. I know… *eye roll* …surprise, surprise… Although my weight has only gone down a couple of pounds in the past few months, my body shape has changed somewhat. It’s not the end result I’m looking for, but I committed to 6 months to achieve my healthiest weight using the Heart &...

Stepping Stones to a Fit Body & Why Not to Curse at Closets

Posted by admin on Feb 10, 2012 in Family Fitness, Healthy Weight Action Plan, Personal Trainer Diary | 1,078 comments

Recently I shared my personal fitness goal and explained why I encourage clients to set goals. Blaargh… I know no one likes being asked to set goals but the truth is, you’ve already got goals. You might just not realize it. Your goals are those nagging thoughts that tell you, “Maybe I should look for a new job”, “Dammit I hate how messy this closet is” or “Ack! None of my clothes fit anymore”… you just have to take the nagging thought and...

Kegels, or How Not to Pee Your Pants

Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2011 in Most Buzzed About Topics | 4 comments

The other day I was demonstrating some of the great exercises we do in our pre/postnatal Belly Bootcamp classes and a young mom asked, “I had a c-section so I don’t have to do kegels, right?” “Wrong,” I had to answer, but I could understand the attraction of a kegel-free life. So let’s be honest. There is only one fun time to do a Kegel, and that’s in bed. If you’re looking for a raunchy kegel article (is there such a thing?) this is not it. If you are looking for a way...

A Healthier Way to Cook Pasta

Posted by admin on May 25, 2011 in Trainer-Approved Recipes | 2 comments

Thanks to go pilates Founder & Pilates Guru Sandra Brunner for this guest post. Visit Sandra at www.gopilates.ca for group and one-on-one pilates instruction in Toronto. Mmm… Pasta. Who doesn’t love it? If we’re being honest, we know it’s not the best thing to be eating. But pasta can be a pretty decent carb. And depending on what kind you buy, it can actually have pretty good nutritional value. I love pasta and could probably eat it every day. So I’m always...