Toronto Ribfest

Looking for something to do this weekend? Feeling hungry? Be sure to check the 8th Annual Toronto Ribfest. The Ribfest will take place at Centennial Park for the entire Canada Day long weekend. Be sure to get there early so you can take advantage of all the tasty ribs.

Canada Day Long Weekend.

The Canada day long weekend start tonight!

I can't believe that July almost already here and I still have so much to accomplish this year. There is never enough time to get everything done. Or at least that's the way it seems.

This weekend be sure to take care when you're driving. CTV.ca has already start about up the OPP will be watching the roads and the lakes very closely this weekend.

The most travelling I plan on doing this weekend is out to Bowmanville Ontario to visit with my family.

I hope you all enjoy a great, relaxing and safe Canada Day long weekend.

TTC Light Rail Vehicles Survey

If you have a couple minutes please go here www.mynewstreetcar.ca and fill out the survey. Tell the TTC what you would like to see on the future Light Rail Vehicles.

Anyone that uses the TTC everyday will definitely have a opinion about what the would like to see changed or what improvements should be made.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 120

It's Monday. That means it's time for the next workout routine.
Today I'll start routine 4 (week 4).

You'll need resistance bands and a stability Pilate's ball to do this routine.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday I'll do the following:

Circuit Training Exercises.

Ball Push ups
Ball Squat
Seated Band Row
Hip Bridge
Side Lateral Raise w/ band
Triceps Extensions
Ball Crunch
Superman

This circuit training format utilizes a group of 8 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another with little or no
break.

Each exercise is performed for a prescribed amount of time before
moving on to the next exercise. The exercises within each circuit are
separated by brief, timed rest intervals, and each circuit is separated by a longer rest period.

The total number of circuits performed during a training session may vary from two to six depending on your training level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced), your period of training (preparation
or competition) and your training objective.

Beginner:

- 30 seconds per exercise

- 30 second break in between:

- Total number of circuits: 2-3

Intermediate:

- 45 seconds per exercise

- 15 second break in between

- Total number of circuits: 3-4

Advance:

- 60 seconds per exercise

- 5 second break in between

- Total number of circuits: 3-4

Example for a beginner: Do ball push ups for 30 seconds (whatever amount you can complete), followed by 30 second break.
Next, perform Ball Squats for 30 seconds (whatever amount you can complete) followed by a 30 second break. Repeat until the last exercise (superman) and go back to ball push ups again; for a complete a total of 2-3 rounds.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday:

10 - 20 minutes of interval cardio.

Have fun and enjoy.

Spaced

Some of the television shows in the UK are great. Especially Spaced.

Check it out. I'm sure you'll love it.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 113

It's the start of a new week. That means it's time for the next circuit / workout routine. I started circuit / routine 3 (week 3) last night.

This new routine ups the intensity of the workout. Instead of just body weight resistance I'm adding in resistance bands.

Here is the routine I will be doing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:

Squat with Resistance Band
Sets: 3
Reps: 12 - 15

Standing Chest Press with Resistance Band
Sets: 3
Reps: 12 - 15

Stationary Lunge with Resistance Band
Sets: 3
Reps: 12 - 15

Standing Row with Resistance Bands
Sets: 3
Reps: 12 - 15

Standing Shoulder Press with Resistance Bands
Sets: 2
Reps: 12 - 15

Bicep Curl with Resistance Bands
Sets: 2
Reps: 12 - 15

Standing Rotations with Resistance Bands
Sets: 2
Reps: 12 - 15

Hip Thrusts
Sets: 1
Reps: 12 - 15

On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday:

15 - 25 minutes of interval cardio

Wish me luck.

Happy Father's Day

I hope everyone has planned a great day for their father today.

Happy Father's Day to all of great the fathers out there.

Young flyers get a temporary ID reprieve

I can't make up my mind on this piece of news. A part of me feels that Transport Canada is doing a good thing by making all the passengers carry identification but another part of me feels that this maybe going to far. Are the children that much of a threat on an airplane?

You can review the article about the temporary ID reprieve here.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 107

Last night I did my interval cardio. It seems like I still have some work to do for my interval cardio. I feel so burnt out after 10 minutes. But I did some reading and they say it'll take time before your body gets use to doing interval cardio for long periods of time.

I had a good sleep last night. I feel asleep around 1am. I was woke up at 7:30am. 6.5 hours of sleep is just enough to keep me energized the whole day. I'll probably fade fast after my work-out though.

Today is my second day of circuit two. I'm going to try and push myself a little harder today. Maybe I'll add a few more reps in each sets. It all depends on how much energy I have after work.

Tomorrow is my weigh-in day. I'm sure all of this hard work will pay off with a couple more pounds gone.

Wish me luck. Cheers.

Microsoft Surface

Microsoft always seems to have away of transforming our technology. Or at least bring some of your tech dreams come to life. Anyone that has seen the movie Minority Report and has an interest in technology would have amazed by the interactive touch screen system they had in this movie.

Well Microsoft has made reality out of fantasy and it's going to shape the world of computers. Microsoft Surface is simply amazing. Take a look at this great piece of technology. I'm sure you'll like just as much as I did.


Check out http://www.microsoft.com/surface/ to see the product demo and get more information.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 106

I know I said I would post this yesterday. I'm sorry it's late.

Here is the work out routine I will be following this week.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday:

Dive Bomber Push-ups
Sets: 3
Reps: 20 per set

Squat Jump
Sets: 3
Reps: 15-20 per set

Chin-ups
Sets: 3
Reps: 20 per set

Alternating Split Squat Jump
Sets: 3
Reps: 15 per leg (30 per set)

Double Crunch
Sets: 3
Reps: 30

Single Leg Plank Pose
Sets: 3
Reps: 45 sec holds

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

10 - 20 minutes of interval cardio.
14 minutes of walking.

Cheers and Enjoy.

i can't stop reading...

once in a while, you find something floating on the internet
that doesn't totally suck ass.
this blog is one of those things.
you're welcome.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 98

For the past couple of months I've been keeping a regular routine of exercise and diet. I have reached a plateau.

Today I started my new exercise routine.

This week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will do the following:

Warm-up for 5 minutes
Stretching
Jumping Jacks
High Knee Drill
Burpees
Straight Leg Bounds
Ankle Bounces

Standard Push-ups
Sets : 3
Reps : 20 per set

Body weight Squats
Sets : 3
Reps : 20 per set

Stationary Body Weight Lunge
Sets: 3
Reps : 15 - 20 per set

Pull-ups
Sets: 3
Reps : 15 - 20 per set

8 Count Body Builders
Sets: 3
Reps : 15 per set

Plank
Sets: 3
Reps: 45 Second holds

During my off days Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I'll be doing interval cardio for at least 10 - 20 min.

On June 11th I'll post the next exercises routine that I will do to boost my metabolism and move me to the next plateau.