Hi Reader, Do It Fitness GIF by yovana Consistency with exercise—it’s one of those things we all want, yet it can feel tricky at times. I’ve learned that staying consistent isn’t about perfection or pushing through. It’s about how you think about movement. When my clients shift their mindset, everything else falls into place naturally. Here are the three mindset shifts that can make all the difference for you: 1. Change your angle Try approaching movement differently—switch the type,...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey! I recently picked up neuroscientist James R. Doty's first book, Into the Magic Shop, while waiting for his newest book, Mind Magic, to arrive from the library. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect—but it was such a refreshing nonfiction read about how he transformed his life from one of hardship to one of success. Doty shares four “magic tricks” that he learned during his childhood from Ruth, a magic shopkeeper, and I couldn’t help but think about how they apply to exercise, physical...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, This week, a client asked me a question that I just had to share: “What do you think about fitness rings?” I love when clients ask detailed questions like this—it’s a chance to dig into the science and see what’s really useful versus just flashy tech. Fitness rings are getting really popular, and it’s easy to see why. They’re small, comfortable, and they give you a lot of information about sleep, recovery, and movement habits. From an evidence-based perspective, here’s what the...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Well hello, This Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, I’m feeling extra grateful—for your energy, your stories, and the ways we inspire each other to move. Earlier this year, I asked our community to pick songs that get you moving—and now I’ve turned them into a workout playlist just for you. It’s designed to move with your body: We start gentle to warm up Build into high-energy tracks to get your heart pumping Peak with songs that make you feel unstoppable And wind down with a smooth, mindful...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Olivia started working with me in the Fall of 2004. Yes, 2004. Over 20 years ago. At the time, she had signed up as a study participant in a research trial at the University of Alberta. I was managing the fitness center where the study was being run, and the focus was on how exercise could impact long-term outcomes of women at risk of breast cancer. Olivia didn’t have breast cancer, but she wanted to give her time to contribute. She was randomized into the exercise group—and she showed...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I recently started listening to a new podcast called Relish. And no, not the green stuff. Although my thoughts went there first too! It’s hosted by Alyssia Seneik, who I first discovered through her brand Mind Over Munch, where she shared creative and healthy recipes. Now she’s branching into mindfulness, bringing that same creativity to how we think and move through life. One episode really hit home for me, and it made me think of you—my wonderful email community—as well as some...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! One of the biggest barriers I hear when it comes to exercise is time. Between work, family, and all of life’s responsibilities, finding an uninterrupted 30–60 minutes to work out can feel impossible. Here’s the good news: research is showing that short bouts of activity spread across your day really do add up—and they matter for your health. I was recently featured in both the Calgary Herald and the Edmonton Journal, where we explored how small, manageable changes can make a big...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Stories. They’re central to everything I do. And this week, one in particular had me thinking more deeply about them. Dr. Brendon Stubbs, a neuroscientist, shared a sentence on LinkedIn that really stood out: He was writing in the context of a recent article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine about prescribing exercise for depression. But what struck me wasn’t just the research—it was the bigger idea behind his sentence. When we tell someone to “be more active,” we’re...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I came across a powerful piece recently—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent, just released a deeply human-centered exploration of chronic pain. His new work, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt, reshapes how we think about pain—and how we feel about it. He shares a personal story: caring for his mother after a spinal injury gave him new insight into how pain can hijack not just a person’s body, but their identity, and even reach into the hearts of families. It’s a...
2 months ago • 2 min read