Karl MacPhee
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When Are We Too Old
"The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never loosing your enthusiasm. "Aldous Huxley In a discussion about a charity event which involves physical activity, I recently overheard a comment from a woman…
Planting Seeds & Tending The Garden
Pull the weeds, create a rich environment and tend the soil for a successful harvest. I'm not much of a gardener. Acutually, I should rephrase that, I'm not a gardener, although I was successful a few times. I believe I managed to grow…
3 Marathon Running Tips To Keep You Injury Free
"Most of us assume that running is a natural instinct and so requires no training. As a result, athletes rarely consider that improper technique is to blame for their injuries. "Brian MacKenzieAs we draw closer to spring, more runners are hitting the…
Vanessa's Big Adventure
Karl, you are an excellent teacher. You have the ability to break complicated concepts and movements down into steps and teach it to anyone with a willingness to learn. I came to you for strength and conditioning, I stayed with you because I trust…
Bodyweight Workout
Today’s workout is actually an extension of a warmup which I enjoy working with for bodyweight workouts. It has a full body focus with pulls, pushing, squats and hinges along with a special version of the sit up. 20:00 as… Chin Up to negative…
A Spark Ignighted
I have come to Karl for fitness (personal training back in the day), nutrition information and personal growth through his life coaching program held in the summer. I found substantial value in everything I have accessed Karl for. I always felt…
Setting Intentions
In his book the 7 Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra shares 5 steps towards setting powerful intentions. Before you set your intentions for this week, take a few moments to reflect on the following 5 steps: Slip into the 'Gap' -…
Overcoming The Negative Feedback Loop
Do you find yourself on the losing side of the battle for more energy? Are you too tired to include movement into your daily routine? Perhaps you are a victim of a negative feedback loop. It can be difficult to pull yourself out of the rut because…
Successful Bedtime Routine for a Good Night's Sleep
If you are anything like me, you have too many things you want to do/learn and not enough hours in the day. I have struggled with sleep issues for a long time, but it wasn't always this way. At the extreme, I could fall asleep anywhere, any…
What Wellness Means To Me
As a Wellness Coach I am often asked about what I do and what wellness means. The simple answer is that I am passionate about helping people live well but the truth is, Wellness is relative to the individual. When asked what I do for a living I…
Morning Routine
As you are likely aware, how we begin our day has an impact on how the day unfolds. When we start the day tired and unpleasant, we are generally less motivated to do the things that are difficult. However, when we begin the day after a great sleep…
The Human Foot
"The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art". Leonardo da Vinci How much time do you spend barefoot? There are many advantages to walking barefoot, standing on one leg for balance or training without shoes. The stimulus…
Intuitive Fitness
"I learned a long time ago that following a program just does not work for my personality. " Sure, if I wanted to maximize my results, following a strict progressive routine would be optimal, however, I'm more interested in enjoying my fitness…
The Being of Change
"In order for the conditions to change, we must change. " I believe it was Anthony Robbins who said “change happens in an instant”. My understanding of his statement is that the decision to change is something that happens in the moment. It is…
5 Ways to Boost Your Health
"Life is a sea of vibrant colour. . . dive in!" A. D. Posey 5 Simple Steps To Get The Most Out Of Your Fitness Routine: 1: Clean up your nutrition: When it comes to nutrition, worry less about the small things and perfect the big things. In other…
What's On Your Bucket List
"Anyone can accomplish their dream when it becomes important enough to accomplish it. " I’m imagining a world where everyone is taught from day one that they can accomplish their dreams. I see children growing up with the support they need to…
How do I Find More Adventure
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. " Oprah Winfrey Are you yearning to get more out of life like many of the people I coach? This is a question I get on a regular basis and I generally respond by saying that…
5 Nutrition Practices to Achieve Vitality
"I often say that the opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality. "Andrew Solomon For many people, the topic of nutrition is a scary subject, and rightfully so. There’s way too much conflicting information at the edge of our fingertips…
The Playground
"We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. "George Bernard Shaw It was another beautiful spring day. I was seated on the ground with legs crossed, leaning against a tree as I watched the various activities…
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