by Dan Williams | Oct 27, 2022 | Blogs, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Range of Motion Nutrition Coach, Jen Hunter, talks about protein timing, amounts, and sources. It is estimated that the global protein supplementation market will be worth USD 32.6 Billion by 2027. Many people use protein supplements to increase protein intake...
by Dan Williams | Oct 1, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Weight Loss
Finding a Personal Trainer that’s the perfect fit for you is a bigger decision than you may think. All going well, you’ll build a relationship with this person over many years (we have many clients at Range of Motion in Osborne Park who have been with us for over ten...
by Dan Williams | Aug 20, 2022 | Blogs, Health, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Psychology, Weight Loss
Money may not buy happiness, but, spent in the right way, can certainly move you towards better health. The global trend towards income as the deciding indicator of success is worrying. The pursuit of income often comes at the expense of all else. At the expense of...
by Dan Williams | Jun 11, 2022 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Weight Loss
What’s the best piece of cardio equipment to get for a home gym? It really comes down to the ‘big four’. Rower (we prefer concept 2). Bike Erg (we prefer concept 2). Ski Erg (we prefer concept 2). Air Bike (we prefer Rogue Echo Bike). So let’s count these down from...
by Dan Williams | May 28, 2022 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Flexibility, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Older Persons, Programming, Weight Loss
Let’s count down our top ten exercises for health. As with any top ten list, this is highly subjective, so let’s define the criteria. We’re looking for exercises that build health above all else. Exercises that increase both lifespan and healthspan (functional...
by Dan Williams | Apr 16, 2022 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
If you’re a perfectionist who’s struggling to build a long term exercise habit, you may have found you struggle with consistency. And often this disruption comes either from people’s desire to make their exercise sessions perfect, or their belief that more is better....
by Dan Williams | Jun 26, 2021 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Programming, Weight Loss
What is the optimal number of times a week to exercise? We know that exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our physical and mental health. But how much do we actually need? What’s the minimum? Is there such a thing as too much? To answer these...
by Dan Williams | Oct 16, 2020 | Blogs, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Nutrition, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
There is one MASSIVE glaring problem with habit building that no one’s talking about. Because of this oversight, well-meaning people (just like you) launch into a new diet or exercise regime with the best of intentions, but then come crashing down in a ball of flames...
by Dan Williams | Sep 25, 2020 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, For Fitness Professionals, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Programming, Weight Loss
While they’re both technically ‘bikes’, the airbike and the bike erg apply a very different stimulus to the body. And with a different stimulus comes a different adaptation, and different training effect for each. Let’s explore the differences in the physiological...
by Dan Williams | Aug 14, 2020 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, CrossFit, Exercise, Exercise Philosophies, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation, Older Persons, Programming, Psychology, Weight Loss
Usually reserved for big sweaty dudes with bulging muscles and bushy beards, ‘Strongman’ style training may actually be one of the best things you can do for your health and fitness. ‘Strongman’ training is characterised by heavy weights, odd objects and short,...
