Archive for August, 2013

Bike Intervals and Circuit Training

Posted on: August 29th, 2013 by paul

It has been a long hard summer of training and it is time for a change to the regimen. Variation is an extremely important part of every workout program. For the next couple weeks, make some changes to your workouts to decrease intensity, increase duration and vary the exercises. (more…)

Weekly Vacation Deals – August 27th, 2013

Posted on: August 27th, 2013 by paul

Hello Canada,

 

Summer holidays are winding down but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on planning your winter vacation. If you are thinking of heading south, consult our Travel Guides for tips and details about your favorite destinations.  (more…)

Boxing Workout

Posted on: August 19th, 2013 by paul

Boxing Workout

For this workout you will need to have a heavy bag, speed bag, jump rope, boxing gloves, and tie wraps. As with the boxing workouts in the past, you will complete rounds lasting 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest period during which you will have to complete 20 push ups. (more…)

Workout of the Day – Warehouse Workout

Posted on: August 14th, 2013 by paul

For today’s workout you will need a few different pieces of equipment. Its getting late in the summer so there is no shame in mixing things up a bit to spice up a training session. You will need a large tractor tire, a baseball bat, chin up bar, crate/dumbbell/barbell or something to shoulder press, and a bench or box.  (more…)

This Week’s Vacation Deals – August 12th, 2013

Posted on: August 12th, 2013 by paul

Hey Folks!

Every week Lastminutevacations.ca finds the best deals to the Caribbean and Europe and brings them to you on our last minute deals page. You can always find a few great all inclusive vacation packages down south for less that $1000. Check daily for updates to take advantage of some outstanding deals.  (more…)

Another Workout for the Cottage

Posted on: August 11th, 2013 by paul

Its getting late in the summer so you may not have many more chances to get up to the cottage. Your motivation to workout might also be low so this workout will be short and intense to allow you to spend time following more satisfying pursuits.  (more…)

Osheaga Music Festival Recap

Posted on: August 5th, 2013 by paul

The 2013 edition of the Osheaga music festival in Montreal promised to be an outstanding spectacle and it delivered on all counts. From Capital Cities as the opening act to Mumford and Sons closing off the festivities last night, the weekend was a memorable experience for music lovers of all genres. (more…)

Workout of the Week – Countdown

Posted on: August 1st, 2013 by paul

Its Thursday so that means the weekend is almost here. But before you can take a break from your weekday workout regimen you have a couple more days of punishment left. Today is no exception with this difficult training session.  (more…)