Carpe Diem, The Series: Dog Days of Summer

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) We’re not yet in to the dog days of summer but it sure feels like it.  Temperatures in the low 30s (about 90F) along with high humidity that pushes the humidex or ‘feels like’ temperature to the low 40s, (over 100F) for the past

Exercise As Medicine

Exercise is Medicine – Summary of the American College of Sports Medicine Conference

Julia Basso – PhD Exercise As Medicine The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. They are dedicated to “advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.” This year from May 31 st to June

Sprint Training: The Secret To Younger Muscles - Part 1

Sprint Training: The Secret To Younger Muscles – Part 1

Fiona Callender, Research Assistant, University of Toronto Sprint Training: The Secret To Younger Muscles – Part 1 It has long been accepted that as we age we will all face an inevitable loss in muscle function and size. But it may be possible to slow down this process through exercise that targets specific muscle fibers

Trigger Motion: Running Terms For Those New to the Game

Trigger Motion: Running Terms For Those New to the Game

Evan Stevens Trigger Motion: Running Terms For Those New to the Game Heading to the track to the first time can be a daunting task. All the new terms and jargon being casually tossed around can lead to a lot of frustration for the ‘newbie’ sprinter and distance runner alike. Proper running form is one

The Importance of Maintaining Mobility during Hospitalization

Karine Shnorhokian Improving Mobility for the Hospitalized Patient Walden University NURS 6052-Section 7, Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice April 27, 2016 Summary Patient immobility during a hospitalization is linked to deconditioning, bed sores, longer hospital length of stay (LOS), and an increased risk of hospital-associated pneumonia (HAP) (Czapluski, Marshburn, Hobbs, Bankard, and Bennett, 2014; Stolbrink et

Father’s Day Triathlon

#Dadblog: I did it!

Mike Caterini #Dadblog: I did it! I’ve just left the beach running and am a couple minutes into my swim on this Father’s Day Triathlon.  Thrashing away in a semi-chaotic mass of age 50+ swimmers wearing green bathing caps, I’m struggling to get ahead of the pack and reach the first turn at the orange

Father’s Day Sprint Triathlon

Father’s Day Sprint: I’m ready!

Mike Caterini Father’s Day Sprint Triathlon: I’m Ready! I’m back and still on track to finish the Father’s Day Sprint Triathlon.  Last month I wrote that breaking the 1:30 hour (90 minute) goal that I set for myself in my first #dadblog will be tough.  I needed a test, so last weekend I completed a

Taken for a Ride?

Paul Stevens Article No. 16 June 7, 2016 Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) With a continuance of brilliant weather, getting out on the bike has been nothing short of delightful.  Sunny skies, modest winds and warm temperatures add up to a truly great environment to hit the road. I have previously

When Weather Disrupts Your Ride

Carpe Diem, The Series: When Weather Disrupts Your Ride

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) When Weather Disrupts Your Ride Up until the last few days, spring weather has been harder to find around here than low-calorie marshmallows.  Suddenly, however, the big heat switch was thrown on and now we have temperatures in the high 20s, low 30s range

Gran Fondo Canada

Preparing for Gran Fondo Canada

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) Preparing for Gran Fondo Canada With kneecap issues seemingly resolved by maintaining some exercises aimed directly at improving  quadriceps/hamstring muscle balance, I have been able to enjoy some great bike rides with my fellow Manditos.  I’m the new guy on the block having lived

95 year Old Track Star: Charles Euster

Sara Thompson – MSc in Exercise Science I first learned of Charles Eugster when Fiona Callender and I visited Europe last summer. Fiona and I did a quick tour of Europe, meeting up with a number of researchers who study interval training and the aging population. However, we were also hoping to meet some star