READ MORE The Globe and Mail: Sweat Test: Pilates a great workout for your mind and body March 22, 2017 Do you want to de-stress and improve your balance, core strength, functional fitness and mobility? Pilates might be for you. A... READ MORE Fun new fitness trends to get you moving this spring March 22, 2017 I am really excited for Spring because I am training for the Banff 1/2 Marathon and I love running in... READ MORE 3 ways to sit less and move more! March 22, 2017 Have you heard the new adage that sitting is the new smoking? Being sedentary decreases circulation, decreases your metabolism, negatively effects... READ MORE Rethinking the jolly jumper March 11, 2017 Personal trainer Kathleen Trotter joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about the Jolly Jumper, and how too much use could... READ MORE Unbend: Pain-Free And Productive Cooking March 11, 2017 For all of you cooks out there....or bartenders....or cheese mongers......or anyone who stands for long periods of time! READ MORE READ MORE The Globe and Mail: Ditch this outdated upper-body exercise in 2017 February 15, 2017 Just because an exercise is an "oldie" does not automatically mean it is a "goodie" :-) The new year... READ MORE Global Montreal – Posture 101 February 8, 2017 Want to improve your posture? Work to improve your balance!! Curious why? Watch my interview with Laura (@La_Casella) on Global... READ MORE The Globe and Mail: Hot yoga has health benefits, but it’s not for everyone January 13, 2017 Hot Yoga is NOT my "exercise bliss"....but maybe it is yours?? If you want to improve your flexibility and can tolerate heat... READ MORE A few of my favourite things — The November edition November 20, 2016 My November Huffington Post "Favourite Things" themed blog is out. The only thing I forgot to mention was how much... READ MORE Everyone needs to strengthen their bum November 12, 2016 Does your workout need some direction? Are you bored? Try strengthening you bum! I have been a trainer for over thirteen... READ MORE Globe and Mail: SWEAT TEST—Intense, frenetic Lagree classes: ‘Fast results’ or fast injuries? November 6, 2016 A big "thank you" to my dad and sister for sweating through a Lagree fitness class with me! Loved that... READ MORE Globe and Mail: Gravity machine mixes weight training and Pilates for full-body workout October 21, 2016 The Gravity machine is like a cousin to the Pilates Reformer. Like the Reformer, the Gravity machine consists of a...