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Jackie Lai
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Finding Balance Between Holiday Season, Training and Being Sick... Ironman Ottawa - Week 2
The holiday season is always a busy time. It's hard to find a balance between gathering and training. And if you are sick, there is even...
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Jackie Lai
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Journey to Ironman Ottawa - Week 1
I told a small group of people in the summer that I had signed up for an Ironman in Ottawa next August. For those who don’t know what an...
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Jackie Lai
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What is Yin Yoga? Why You Should Start Practicing it!
Are you thinking about starting Yoga and looking for something gentle?
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Release Those Tight Shoulders
Are your shoulders feeling tight as if they are up to your ears? Every time I show people these two poses, I always get 'Wow, that feels...
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Jackie Lai
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Post-Holiday Upper Back TLC ✨
I hope you had a festive Christmas and a great New Year's celebration. In the last few weeks, many of you may have experienced tension...
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Prevent slips and falls with strong core stability
Having strong core stability improves balance. It helps prevent slips and falls while running on snow/ice and for those who trail...
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Jackie Lai
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Myofascial Release For Your Tight Hamstrings!
Myofascial Release is one of my FAVORITE recoveries! In the last few weeks, I talked about how hamstring strain is one of the most common...
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Jackie Lai
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Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for runners (Part 2 - Strengthening)
Our body needs to be strong and flexible to prevent injuries. In Part 1 of "Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for...
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Jackie Lai
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Head Tension Release
I invite you to stop for a moment and start to be aware of how your neck and head feel. Does it feel tight? Maybe it feels like you...
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Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for runners (Part 1)
Hands up if you have tight hamstrings! I am guessing most of us have tight hamstrings. Hamstring strain is one of the most common...
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Jackie Lai
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Foot / Ankle Stability & Mobility
"How you perform depends on how efficiently you work at your feet/ankles" - Yoga Sport Science© Whether you are cycling or running, your...
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Jackie Lai
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What is Myofascial Release & Yin?
I get asked this question A LOT When I first heard of Myofascial Release & Yin back in Nov, 2019. I was like 'Myo What'? I knew what Yin...
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Jackie Lai
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How your hand enters the water can make a big impact on your swim
Did you know how your hand enters the water can significantly impact your swim? When we swim, we want to create as little resistance as...
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Jackie Lai
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Toe Squats
Ready to give your feet some love after all the miles you put on the pavement? If you have heard of toe squat you will already know how...
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