Posted on May 2, 2024 by Karen McCoy
Last night’s weekly Warrior Woman Masterclass was a bit emotional, as we discussed something near and dear to every member’s heart… Living out of alignment with our Truth. What’s our Truth? It can be a hard thing to define, and another to learn to live it, but at the age of 29, I decided I… Read more »
Posted on November 1, 2019 by Karen McCoy
Who are you? What matters to you? What do you love? Are you living the life of your dreams? Are you ready to get back on track? Are you ready to change it up? How can you move into your greateset, grandest, and Empowered Self? In this 2 part series, we come to re-discover the… Read more »
Posted on August 13, 2019 by Karen McCoy
Drinking fresh, clear water is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough water each day. Around 60% of the body is made up of water, and around 71% of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is… Read more »
Posted on August 12, 2019 by Karen McCoy
Ah yes, sleep. We all do it, but how well do you do it? A lot of science has been written around the value of sleep, but the research misses out on the largest element of sleep – supporting and enhancing our circadian rhythms, our body’s natural inner clock. With the increase in screen time… Read more »
Posted on August 11, 2019 by Karen McCoy
After extensive studies, scientists are finally beginning to fully understand the crucial effect that light has on our internal systems, and therefore, our overall health! Light receptors in our eyes communicate directly with the brain, synchronizing the circadian clocks that affect our immune system, appetite, mood, energy and pain tolerance. When light enters your eyes it’s… Read more »
Posted on August 1, 2019 by Karen McCoy
Graceful Aging is taking on a whole new spin, with much research into what and how we age. And one area that may seem obvious at first, is gaining a LOT of traction – breath work. Why? Because it is easy, free, and we all do it. Breathing is fundamental to life. But have you… Read more »
Posted on April 29, 2019 by Karen McCoy
I have been a big fan of Canadian IFBB Pro Sandra Blackie since she first stepped on the Canadian stage back in the 1980’s. With over 20 shows under her belt (including winning the Canadian National Championships in 1986 and being a high placer at three Miss Olympia’s), she retired, but never gave up her… Read more »
Posted on June 20, 2017 by Karen McCoy
Do you suffer from leaky bladder? Incontinence? Is your pelvic floor in need of some TLC? In this candid interview, I get real with Trainer and Women’s Performance and Recovery Specialist, Beth Jones, as she explains what can happen to a woman’s body when our hormones begin to shift during perimenopause and menopause (and after… Read more »
Posted on February 8, 2017 by Karen McCoy
Yes, things certainly changes as we age, and as mature women, we have to remember to ‘train our age” (and eat our age too). In this video, I go over some pointers to help us to understand our changing landscape, and how to get the most out of our future years…and YES, things CAN get… Read more »
Posted on November 27, 2016 by Karen McCoy
As our fitness industry expands, there are more and more ‘mature’ athletes moving into the physique movement, and more sports science is required to help explain this unique cohort. As a ‘vintage’ athlete, we ARE different because our aging bodies are different, especially as a woman, and at 40+ there is a difference, but at… Read more »