I walked into a boxing club in Calgary many years ago, and I was terrified. I walked in because I wanted to better myself, to feel better about myself, to challenge myself. But I was riddled with insecurities on whether I was good enough, if I had what it took to be a fighter. The … Read more
As I write this, I am sitting at a cafe here in Sunnyside, a newfound home for me. Considering the fact that I have been living in Calgary my whole life, I find this neighborhood to be a new and exciting place to be in. It feels like a small town within a big city, … Read more
What is the benefit of full body workouts? Split training, alternating days, push-pull, strength, hypertrophy. There are many ways to go about a workout routine, and in terms of reaping the benefits of exercise (increased cardiovascular health, balance, mobility, stronger joints, cognitive function, etc.) you’ll benefit with any of the ones I just listed. However, … Read more
You ever hear of Hyao Miyazaki? The man is an amazing animator, and a great story teller. One of his most famous pieces is a film called Princess Mononoke. It is a movie about the environment, different perspectives, and making changes, or rather – excepting change. The characters are always fighting for the belief that … Read more