by | Jan 13, 2020 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Fitness, Health
When an adventurous summer shifts into a dreary winter, it’s easy to slip into hibernation mode. Delicious treats, fun vacations, and festive parties offer a tempting indulgence to overlook a regular fitness routine. Staying fit during the holiday season can be...
by | Dec 13, 2019 | Adam Gant, Blog, Fitness, Health
There are many reasons to change your diet. Perhaps you want to eliminate foods to which you have a sensitivity, or you’d like to lose weight. For bodybuilders, diet is the key to gaining muscle. However, just any diet won’t do. Your diet needs to...
by | Dec 13, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Health, Hiking
Going for a trip to the mountains is always an exciting outdoor activity that is suitable for both winter and summer. Whether going for a ski mountaineering or a simple hike, the mountains are a perilous place. When planning for a mountain adventure, it is important...
by | Nov 18, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Fitness, Health
Weight training is beneficial for just about everyone. Whether your goal is to build muscle or lose a few extra pounds, lifting weights can help. It’s always great to have a personal trainer if possible because they can provide you with guidance and support. If you’re...
by | Nov 13, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Fitness, Health
Lung function and capacity becomes diminished by chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders that include asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Athletes need optimal lung function to pump oxygenated blood through the body during intense physical activity. For long-distance...
by | Oct 17, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Climbing, Hiking, Traveling
Glaciers are large masses of ice that have solidified after years of being compressed by earth’s forces. While they originated from snow, glaciers are very solid masses that are able to slowly move through bodies of water. Climbing a glacier can be a fun...
by | Oct 11, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Climbing, Hiking, Traveling
If natural beauty is what you’re after, there’s perhaps no country on earth more stunning than Canada. Because of its sheer size and diverse terrain, Canada offers an abundant amount of climbing opportunities for climbers of any skill level and age range. For those...
by | Oct 7, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Fitness, Running
As experienced runners can attest, one’s first 100km (about 62-mile) run is almost always one’s hardest run. Besides being physically fit, participants must be mentally fit; truth be told, it takes a very special human to travel 100km on foot The following...
by | Sep 12, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Fitness, Health
Physical activity is extremely important for good cardiovascular health. It is essential for maintaining proper weight and blood glucose levels, strengthening the heart muscle, keeping high LDL cholesterol in check, and lowering blood pressure. It is...
by | Sep 4, 2019 | Adam Gant, Athletics, Blog, Climbing, Hiking, Traveling
Found jutting up into the sky near the Tibetan and Nepalese border sits the tallest mountain on earth, Mount Everest. For some time, the staggeringly tall mountain peak has represented the very epitome of adventure and human exploration. As part of the Himalayan...
