Tag Archive | "exercise"

Welcome Don Hua! Sherpa in: Basketball and Etc.

Friday, June 25, 2010

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Welcome Don Hua! Sherpa in: Basketball and Etc.

About me in four Sentences: Basketball junkie. Enjoys living life in the moment. Family oriented. A professional and overall nice guy.

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Welcome James Wildsmith! Sherpa in: Swimming and Tri’s

Thursday, June 10, 2010

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Welcome James Wildsmith! Sherpa in: Swimming and Tri’s

I want swimming to b my sport for life. I started in a competitive program at the age of 5 after almost drowning as a child and have been swimming ever since. I swam very seriously from my mid-teens to my mid-twenties and now it is part of a more balanced training plan. Of late I have been involved in open water swimming, triathlons and whitewater kayaking.

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Top 9′s …. What to do in Toronto on a summer day

Friday, May 28, 2010

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Top 9′s …. What to do in Toronto on a summer day

With the Victoria Day long weekend recently behind us and the full swing of summer ahead, I thought a list of free to limited cost stuff to do in Toronto would be a handy GO to for those of us without cottages. 1. Harbour Front Center Take a stroll along Lake Shore! With a bustling [...]

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Annual Canoe Maintenance: Courtesy of Sherpa Nigel Aplin

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

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Annual Canoe Maintenance: Courtesy of Sherpa Nigel Aplin

Before I concluded the purchase of my newest kevlar canoe with ash gunwhales, seats and yoke, the salesperson felt obliged to point out that the wood requires annual maintenance in the form of cleaning, sanding and oiling and that I should consider this responsibility carefully. Good advice.  Vinyl trim packages are maintenance free and usually [...]

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So, who the heck is Nadia anyway?

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Sherpa in: Everything, Generation Go Leader and "Exploratory Athlete". About me in four sentences: Quirky personal trainer, avid dragon boater, outdoor and adventure sport enthusiast, love to try anything new. I have two insane cats, am accident prone, and usually spill something on my desk once a day.

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CrossFit Excursion

Thursday, May 20, 2010

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In my quest for all things active in the city, I came across a website for CrossFit Training. Naturally, it piqued my curiosity which lead to "let's give this a try". Here is my experience in a nutshell. What is it: "CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program built on constantly varied, if not randomized, functional movements executed at high intensity." Coach Greg Glassman

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Welcome Sandra Brunner! Sherpa in: Pilates

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Sherpa in: Pilates About me in four sentences: Pilates instructor. Studio Owner. Urban Adventurer. Bright and shiny. Lover of life. Live and work in fabulous Leslieville. Passion in Life: To bring joy to as many people as possible, myself included. If you can do that while teaching pilates, writing, and traveling, its perfect. Worst/Funniest Sherpa [...]

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Adventure Racing….What is it?

Friday, May 14, 2010

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How do I describe the experience. It’s a combination of intimidating, invigorating and exhausting and rewarding. I have been a long time fan of the Eco-Challenge principal and would watch them on Discovery channel when Mark Burnett was producing the show. Finally, after some consideration I decided to try one last year. Storm the Trent [...]

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Generation Go Profile: Krista Henderson

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Krista is an amateur plus-size triathlete from Toronto.  She is also an online fitness coach who specializes in plus fitness.  She created Plus Performance Fitness to help others who are overweight and do not know where to start.  She is a determined individual and wants to help others obtain their goals of getting fit and [...]

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Exercise at Home

Thursday, May 28, 2009

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A gym membership is not always necessary to begin an exercise program. So if time or financial restrictions do not allow you to join your local gym, here are some ways to incorporate exercise at home in a cost and time effective way. The most important piece of ‘fitness equipment’ is your own body. Along [...]

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Top 5 Lower Body Exercises

Saturday, April 25, 2009

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Get the inside scoop on the Top 5 Lower Body Exercises. Full descriptions, and benefits for each one.

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