Mikkie's Corner

Get Skipping — The Perfect Cold-Weather Workout
Time change, colder days, rainy weather—and you know the snow will fly soon! Outdoor walks and activities like biking often get compromised as the seasons shift. But one activity that’s

Hitting a Plateau on Your Health Journey
Plateaus are a normal part of any health or weight-loss journey. While they can feel frustrating, they’re simply part of the process. So, What Exactly is a Plateau? A weight-loss

Keeping Kids Active and Healthy
Why Kidney Stones Are Showing Up Earlier A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of keeping kids active and how being too sedentary can impact their long-term

Fuelling the Post-Workout Window
What to Prioritize After a workout is the best time to have higher-sugar fruits along with protein, but not necessarily fat. Metabolism is elevated, and the body can efficiently use

What’s Better: Lifting Heavy or Lighter with Higher Reps?
Let’s break it down. Heavier sets in the 4–6 rep range are best for building maximal strength and power, while sets in the 10–12 (or even 15+) rep range are

Attention Parents & Grandparents: Keep Kids Moving
Now that the kids are back in school and with fall and winter around the corner, the days are getting cooler and the nights darker. That often means activity levels



