Getting your first pull-up is a challenging but rewarding fitness milestone. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down proper technique, grip variations and the muscles involved, before taking you through a step-by-step workout progression to build the strength needed for your first unassisted rep.

Sky Pilot is a stunning mountain above Squamish, offering forest trails, rocky scree slopes, glacier views and a challenging summit scramble. Join my dad and me as we hike from the Sea to Sky Gondola access road, navigate the route towards the Pink Slabs and make the call to turn back when fog and wet rock make the final ascent too risky. The summit will have to wait until next summer!

The barbell squat is a cornerstone of strength training, but getting your technique right matters. Learn how to set up the bar, find your stance, brace your core and squat with control. This visual guide breaks down proper squat form, squat depth and common mistakes to help you build strength with confidence.

Mount Habrich offers a challenging hiking adventure above Squamish, with spectacular views of Howe Sound, Sky Pilot and the surrounding mountains. Join us as we explore the Habrich Loop, navigate faint trails and tackle the exposed summit scramble, before deciding the final ascent would have to wait for another day.

Not sure what it means to brace your core? Learn how to create tension, breathe properly and maintain a stable trunk when lifting weights. This guide breaks down the Coke-can analogy, explains how bracing works and includes three exercises to help you practise the technique.

Ready to bench press 100kg? Whether you're chasing your first two plates or looking to break through a plateau, this guide covers proper bench press technique, the best rep ranges and a simple 3-day training plan to help you get there.

The West Lion is one of Vancouver's most iconic and challenging hikes. Join me and my dad as we tackle the 21 km route from Cypress Mountain, climb 1,600 m of elevation and navigate the exposed Grade 4 scramble to the summit.

Want to get stronger but don't know where to start? This guide breaks down two proven beginner strength training programs: Starting Strength and the Texas Method, and explains how to structure, progress and schedule each one.

You don't need to spend your holiday searching for a gym. These three simple workouts require little to no equipment and can be done almost anywhere, helping you stay active without letting exercise take over your trip.

Does exercising on an empty stomach really help you burn more body fat? We break down the science behind fasted cardio, including fat burning, muscle loss, calorie balance and the best time to do cardio for fat loss.

Will lifting heavy weights make you bulky? Short answer: no. Building significant muscle takes consistent training, progressive overload, nutrition, recovery, and time. In this article, we'll break down the science behind muscle growth and explain why you shouldn't be afraid to lift heavy.

Are you training in the right running zones? Instead of relying on estimated maximum heart rate formulas, learn how to use your Lactate Threshold Heart Rate (LTHR) to personalize your training. This guide explains what LTHR is, how to measure it, what each training zone is used for, and how to use them to improve your endurance and running performance.