Festive Family Fitness
Staying fit at Christmas can be hard but with active family members, it can be a fun bonding activity. Besides, refuelling with cookies is really satisfying… View Full Post
The Woodway Curve: A human-powered treadmill
At my gym, like most gyms, there’s lots of treadmills and elliptical machines. I like the familiar treadmill. I know how it works, there’s always one available and my workout is predictable and consistent. However,… View Full Post
So maybe I actually love running on a treadmill
On Thursday, I ran 18K on a treadmill. The treadmill was in a windowless, unfinished basement in my in-laws cottage with nothing much to look at besides shelves of old VHS tapes and canned goods.… View Full Post
How-To: simulate a mountain climb on a treadmill
Walking on a treadmill is kind of lame. I mean, let’s be honest, even running on a treadmill is pretty dull. Walking is just the worst. I feel like a slow, injured animal. Or a… View Full Post
The benefits of a little friendly competition
Being competitive gets a bad reputation. But sometimes, a little healthy competition is a good thing. Take this week for example. There’s been a lot of treadmill running, despite the fact that I just warned… View Full Post