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Dave Smith, Canada's Top Fitness Professional
Do you feel like you've been cursed with bad genes? Do you see others getting in shape and wonder, "What's wrong with me?" This episode is for you...
"I'm too old to change" - Have you said (or thought) something like this? The reality is, you can change your body at any age. Here's how to begin...
Do you get enthusiastic about losing weight but then fall off track soon after? You're stuck in that on-again, off-again fitness cycle? Here's what to do...
Have injuries or age slowed down your exercise and now the pounds are creeping on? How can you slim down when you can't exercise like you used to?
Have you been dieting and trying to lose weight your whole life with little to no success? Learn the steps that one woman used to drop 85 pounds and to keep the weight off for good!
No matter how healthy you are, everyone ages, and with aging comes a deterioration of bone density. Can we you stop osteoporosis before it starts? And, is there certain types of exercise that will help most? Is yoga enough? We'll explore all of these questions in today's episode.
You've shed some weight already, but you just can't lose the last 10 pounds. Do you need to change your diet? Maybe you need more exercise? What's the solution?
Is eating too little harming your metabolism? If you eat more calories, won't that lead to weight-gain? Eat more or eat less? Here's the balance you need...
Are you lifting too much weight in the gym? Or are you not lifting enough? What are the benefits and the risks of lifting heavy weights?
Do you have a gym membership that you never use? Should you keep it, or can you get in great shape without setting foot inside a gym?
Is the food you eat causing inflammation in your body? If so, what does this mean for your health and how can you fix the problem?
Do you have a stressful lifestyle that isn't likely going to change any time soon? Are you worried that it's impacting your weight? Here's what to do...
The scale is one way to watch your body change over time, but is it telling an accurate story? What's the best way to track your weight-loss progress?
Stomach Bloating Causes: If your stomach is flat in the morning but round and bloated by evening, you may be suffering from one of these digestive issues...
How much protein do you actually need to eat each day? Since the answer differs for everyone, how can you know what a good amount of protein is for you?
What role do your genetics plan in your health? Is all your hard work exercising and eating healthy foods going to waste if you have the "wrong" genetics?
After giving birth, many women suffer from pelvic prolapse. What is it? How do you know if you have it? And, how can you heal and recover from it?
Does the ketogenic diet work for weight-loss or is it just the latest fad that will disappear with all the other diets that didn't live up to their hype?
Will losing weight make you happy? Unlikely. Weight-loss can be part of the equation, but it takes more that a slimmer physique to feel fulfilled...
Why are these children living with physical disabilities when we have the power to heal them? Will you help make their bodies work properly?
Does your energy for exercise go up and down with the seasons? It doesn't have to be that way. Here's how you can stay motivated all year long!
Is injury is affecting the way you exercise? Is it a mental barrier? You're worried about re-injury? Overcome your fear. Get stronger. Here's how...
The 80/20 rule is often applied to health. Is your fitness (and weight) determined 80% by nutrition and only 20% exercise? Does exercise not really matter?
Can you exercise to get long and lean muscles like a ballerina? Or, are the shape of your muscles determine primarily by your genetics? Here's the answer...
You know you're an emotional eater, that's for sure. But knowing it and stopping it are two separate matters. Is "mindfulness" and "mindful eating" enough?
What does your body's pH balance tell you about your health? What symptoms will you see if you become too acidic and how can you reverse this problem?
Want to eat more vegetables but just don't like the taste? The solution is in the way you prepare your meals. Learn how to make veggies taste great!
Are you worried that you adopted unhealthy genetics from your parents? What can you do to overcome the obesity and illness that runs in your family?
Food cravings often lead to overeating, especially in the evening. Stop trying to rely on your willpower. This simple mindset shift might be what you need.
Striving for healthy eating habits is great, but at what point does it become obsessive? When has healthy eating crossed over into an eating disorder?
When cancer, other disease or injury strikes, how do you get your health and fitness back? What's reasonable to expect after losing so much ground?
With age comes hormone changes. Have you noticed? But just because your "new normal" feels different, don't think that you've lost control. You haven't!
How often do you compare yourself to others? Are those comparisons inspiring you to be better? Or, do they leave you doubting your value and potential?
Are you chained to your desk? You sit all day without any opportunity to get up and get moving? Here's a 4-minute morning solution for you...
Stress is one of the most overlooked reasons why people can't lose weight. But, it's easier said than done to rid yourself of stress. Here's how to do it.
Do you remember what it was like to move when you a child? No pain. No stiffness. No restriction. Can you get that back? You bet! Here's how...
What does a nutritionist really eat? No hiding any treats or snacks. What healthy diet is doable for a professional, and can you do it too?
Mental health and physical health are so closely linked. If you're feeling depressed or anxious, a few simple mindset shifts may be a great place to start.
Do you have digestive issues? Can't lose weight no matter what you try? What if leaky gut is the issue? Here's how to diagnose and treat leaky gut.
You're worked hard to get in shape and you've seen some great results. Awesome! But, you're still not satisfied with your progress? Here's what to do...
Is your chronic pain preventing you from exercising the way you'd like? The solution to your pain may begin in a place you wouldn't expect...
For the first time ever, DNA testing is available and affordable. But, can DNA testing show you exactly how to lose weight and how to maximize your fitness?
Has your metabolism slowed down as you age? While this can be typical, it doesn't have to be a fact of life. Learn how to fire up your metabolism again.
Does it seem like weight-loss and fitness are easy for other people, but is such a struggle for you? Here's how you turn that feeling around?
Some DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is normal after a good workout, but what if that pain lingers for days? Is there something wrong?
You've heard it before. People work so hard to get in shape, but the weight doesn't stay off. Why does this happen and how can you avoid it?
Work hard, see progress, lose momentum, lose results. This cycle has to be broken. Here's how to make healthy living easy...it starts with loving yourself!
You had big plans for the year, but for some reason they didn't happen. How determined are you to make 2017 the best year of your life? Here's how to do it!
Are you worried about aging too quickly? Is it possible that the exercise you're doing is actually speeding up that aging process? Here's the answer...
You can always FIND time to do something. But where does that time come from? Learn a new approach that defeats the "I have no time" trap.
You spend far too much time working and you don't have enough time to take care of your own health. Is it worth it? What can you do to prioritize yourself?