Meet Master Tennis Player Jacob Zylberberg

Meet Forever Fit Science master athlete Jacob Zylberberg. Zylberberg is a 67 year old tennis player who earned Gold in Singles and Silver in mixed doubles at the 2015 Huntsman Senior Games.  One of his favorite things about the game is playing with his wife Gail.  He offers tips on staying active and how play

Exercise in the Elderly: Balance and Running

Evan Stevens The first talk in this second session was about how balance training can be used to augment neural plasticity in older individuals. As we age, we lose muscle mass and balance ability. The loss of balance comes from a decrease in inhibitory control. We will have increased cortical excitability, which means we have

Meet Masters Runner Nick Berra

Meet Forever Fit Science masters runner Nick Berra. Berra is a 2-time USATF Masters Athlete of the year, 2015 World Masters Bronze Medalist, and 2-time World Indoor Champion in the 800m and 1500m races. At 47 years old, he is as fast as ever. Take a look at this video to learn why he loves

#Dadblog: Becoming A Triathlete

Mike Caterini Since my last dadblog, another sprint triathlon has been entered into the books. It was held at the Muskoka resort town of Gravenhurst, Ontario. I ended up finishing (surviving may be a more accurate description), but under even more adverse circumstances than I had encountered at Guelph Lake, which I will describe later. For

Riding for Charity

Carpe Diem, The Series: Riding for Charity

Paul Stevens Carpe Diem (but in a relaxed sort of way) Summer Daze We’re into August already?! The summer has been moving quickly probably because the schedule has been pleasantly full. We recently had my sisters and their respective husbands stay with us for a weekend and we were able to show them around town as

How do I get started?

Grayson Fertig & Mike Morris This is what I have learned. This is what I’ve experienced. And I wonder if you can use it in your own life. Thanks for listening. Best, Mike I think of this as my practice, It looks like a warm-up. But really it is preparation training. Preparation training for what?Preparation for whatever you want to do with

Sleep Well: Effects on Aging Athletes and Sleep

Hadley Seward – certified sleep consultant and certified health coach Studies show that aging has a tangible effect on the body’s ability to perform, including a gradual loss of muscle mass, a decline in flexibility and balance, and less efficient use of oxygen. Recovery time between also becomes increasingly longer. A decline in performance isn’t

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