by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The plank. It’s everyone’s favourite core exercise, and the base for a hundred variations of torture training, including the ubiquitous push-up (which is a plank PLUS upper body movement). But many people do it terribly wrong. And it might not be...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
So you don’t like running. Or you’re pregnant or have just had a baby and your pelvic floor isn’t quite up to pounding the pavement anymore. Can walking help you get fit and keep you healthy? What sort of walking is best? How long do you have...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Shepherds pie. It’s basically the pie incarnation of meatloaf + mashed potatoes. Saucy. Rich. Stick-to-your-ribs satisfying. The great news: it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. With a couple of tweaks, we’ve made a rich and delicious shepherds...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Nourish Yourself
I know, it sounds like such a trainer recipe: turkey and brown rice. But when you taste these nuggets of meal-in-one awesomeness you will just be glad that anything so yummy can be good for you, too! If you told me I’d have THREE stuffed pepper recipes on the BB...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
When in doubt, make pancakes. For the under-5 set, there is no meal guaranteed to be gobbled up like pancakes. Actually, we’ve never known a mommy to turn her nose up at a pancake either. So, naturally, we had to figure out a way you could eat pancakes every...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Morning workouts burn more fat. Evening workouts yield better strength gains. Flexibility is best in the evening. Afternoons are best for heavy lifting. With all the time you’ve got on your hands (pfffffffffttt…), you’re probably wondering which of your...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Put a little sunshine into your morning — even if the weather isn’t cooperating — with this bright & sweet creamsicle smoothie. Most of us have a go-to protein shake or smoothie recipe. I haven’t got on the juicing train...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Trying to get fish on the menu more often? You’ll love this simple trout recipe. It’s oven baked (so the whole house doesn’t smell of fish the next morning while you are making pancakes), and topped with a crunchy, salty, savoury breading...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | POSTPARTUM EXERCISE
Turn a springtime stroll with your little one into a full body stroller fitness workout with these awesome moves straight from Belly Bootcamp! If you’ve recovered from baby’s arrival and you’re feeling the itch to get outside, this workout is...
by Dara & Laura Trainers | Nov 16, 2022 | POSTPARTUM EXERCISE, PRENATAL EXERCISE
Short, casual workouts are the new spin class. Squeeze in a few 10 minute workouts this week to feel great, build strength and stay fit. It’s true! Here’s how. Last fall, I set a casual goal of running in the evening twice per week with a friend who...