West Coast Conditioning

02/05/2026

"133 patients assessed at 10 years, 22% of those in the surgical group had progressed to clinical knee osteoarthritis compared with 19% of those in the sham surgical group, and 12% of those in the surgical group had undergone high tibial osteotomy or total knee replacement compared with 4% of those in the sham surgery group."

Ten-year follow-up data from the FIDELITY sham knee arthroscopy study confirms the procedure offers no benefits and may be associated with worse outcomes.

18/04/2026

"data suggest that repetitive strenuous exercise training and endurance competitions did not induce long-term deterioration of right ventricular function in most recreational male endurance athletes"
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2842747
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/marathon-running-not-linked-lasting-cardiac-damage-2025a1000z8f?ecd=mkm_ret_260418_mscpmrk_broad_sports_mai_etid8272844&uac=322864HR&impID=8272844

This cohort study investigates the association between marathon-induced troponin T release and long-term right ventricular remodeling after 10 years of repetitive endurance exercise.

17/04/2026

"exercise, cognitive health, and mental health appear to be inextricably linked: Brain volume, cognitive ability, neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and more all seem to benefit from regular physical activity."

A cascade of beneficial effects hits the brain during exercise — with new data on strength training. Helping your patients understand it can be a powerful motivator.

07/03/2026

"The understanding of osteoarthritis has evolved profoundly, making clear its multifactorial nature with inflammatory, immunometabolic, and systemic components"

Emerging regenerative and cell-based therapies promise cartilage repair, yet most are preclinical or limited by durability and safety — underscoring the need for rigorous stratification.

11/02/2026

Join me on Feb 26th at YWCA Health + Fitness

Member Events Book on our YWCA Health + Fitness Centre mobile app. Go to the "Classes" section and scroll to the desired event. Members Only - Intro to the Women's Studio Your best workouts come with confidence in your performance! New to the Women's Studio? Join us to learn the how to use the Hoist...

08/01/2026

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Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.

15/12/2025

“The universe does not offer financing.

This is hard to accept because modern life trains us to expect the opposite. We are addicted to "Buy Now, Pay Later." You live in the house before you pay off the mortgage. You get the degree before you pay off the loan. You eat the meal before you ask for the check.

We are conditioned to enjoy the benefit today and pay the cost tomorrow.

Achievement reverses the transaction. It requires full payment in advance (and regular payments forever). If you want a fit body, a calm mind, a healthy relationship, or financial independence, the cost is non-negotiable. You must do the work before you get the result.

This is why most people quit. They pay a little, see nothing, and stop. They never make it far enough to see the first return arrive.” - FS | BRAIN FOOD

06/12/2025

Our natural world is important to our health and wellbeing.
"In urban settings, greenness was linked to a 13% reduced risk for hospital admissions for all-cause mental disorders"

Exposure to high greenness levels is linked to decreased risk for hospital admissions for mental health disorders, especially in urban areas, a multi-country study shows.

22/11/2025

Looking forward to promoting and supporting the strength and conditioning profession in Canada 🇨🇦

27/10/2025

Really honoured to be nominated for the Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association’s Board of Directors.