Training hike for Mt. Everest

Training can sometimes occur in unpredictable weather. Well, for my 25km hike tomorrow, the forecast is cold, rainy and light snow! But that is all part of the journey and I can not wait to tackle the infamous "Three Sisters" at Hockley Valley!

http://www.torontohiking.com/tohi/hiking/pick-a-hike/204-hockley-heights-loop.html

Stay active and anything is possible!

Mt. Everest training!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

My colleague, Mike Bentogolvi, has taken the time to work with me over the past few months to get me into shape for my trek to Base Camp! So far it's been fun but extremely challenging! There are days when all I want to do is "punch him" for the gruelling workouts he puts me through, but I know it's for a greater good!

Today my training program will consist of strength training my legs! Details to follow!

Positively Active 2012 Initiative!

Spring is 2 days away and what a great time to kick off my "Positively Active" initiative! I want to inspire 1 million people in 2012 to be active! If you want to participate, all you have to do is email me a photograph of you being physically active to www.donnafoster.blogspot.com. Your photograph can be of you with friends, family or colleauges in an event or race, you training, or just being active! Be sure to include a caption sharing your activity and who you are with. Feel free to be creative as you want but the important thing is to be yourself and to have fun being physically active.

Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna

Work out tips

This video is presented by my colleague Chris Kornacki, Personal Training Manager and Trainer at Totum Life Science. I wanted to share his healthy work out tips for you because not only is it informative, it is short, easy to understand and straight to the point!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsXJJ-bni9k


A few work out tips I'd like to add is the following:

1. Find an activity you love to do!

Why? You're more likely to stick with your exercise program if you love what you are doing!

2. Exercise with a buddy!

Why? Having someone to exercise with enhances your accountability. Who wants to let a friend down when you've committed to exercising with them?

3. Set realistic goals.

For example, if you haven't exercised all summer, rather than jumping right into a 3-5 day exercise routine, start with two or three 20-30 minute work outs for 4 weeks.

Why? Exercising for 60 minutes straight can be daunting to many people. Let alone exercising up to 5 times a week! But if you break it down to a more realistic time frame such as 20-3ominutes training sessions, there is less of a time commitment and therefore, you are more than likely to exercise.

I hope these tips are helpful and will encourage you to get active and stay active!


Stay active and anything is possible!

10 Reasons to train with Donna Foster-Larocque

10 Reasons to train with Donna Foster-Larocque:

1. Motivation: I will coach, educate, motivate and encourage you.
2. Consistency: I will schedule regular appointments to help eliminate any excuses you may come up with for not exercising.
3. Safety: I will show you how to exercise safely (including which exercises to avoid) and instruct you on the proper form and technique of performing various exercises in addition to the safe use of exercise equipment.
4. Individualized instruction: I will develop the most effective program for you based on your current fitness and personal goals as well as your Lifestyle.
5. Effective workouts: I will help maximize your time by providing workouts designed to meet your goals both realistically and efficiently.
6. Supervision: I will give you personal attention by observing, assisting and if necessary, correcting you.
7. Sports specific training: Whether you want to shave a few minutes off your race time or beat your father-in-law at tennis, I can tailor your program to your sport.
8. Injury prevention: I will recommend exercises that emphasize overall muscular balance to prevent future injuries.
9. Ego Boost: It’s a fact. Feeling good makes you look good and vice versa. Not only can I help you achieve your health and fitness goals, I will provide you with positive feedback on your performance and boost your confidence to take on new challenges.
10. I practice what I preach. I walk the walk, and talk the talk. I will not put you through an exercise program that I have not performed myself.

Don’t waste another minute! Get started today!

Contact me: dfosterlarocque@gmail.com

Stay active and anything is possible!