I am Joy, Mom of two, personal trainer, strength coach and fitness blogger in Toronto. I teach the basics of strength and fitness and write on a variety of topics related to strength development, injury prevention, stress management and health, here on my blog. I believe a better understanding of the scientific principles our bodies are governed by, and crafting successful habits, leads to success.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Today is a pretty momentous occasion for me and my family. We came to Canada 7 years ago and have fallen in love with the country and its people. By lunchtime tomorrow we will all have taken the oath and will become Canadians.

Grapple girls open 2010 - what it is. Sunday, May 16, 2010. We wanted to create change - and the results were pretty darned awesome. The Grapple Girls Open is happening again this August. Mark your calendars, ladies. Saturday August 21, 2010.

Saturday, August 21, 2010. Results are up, ladies. Thanks to all the girls who fought their hearts out. And thanks to everyone who cheered them on. Friday, August 20, 2010. We have more competitors than last year. And we have Felicia Oh, Emily Kwok and Val Worthington - all together in one place.

Health, Training, and a bit of Roller Derby. Weight Plates and Roller Skates. And for that I apologize heartily.

Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of Night. Playing outdoors, all the year round. 3x 30secs vertical treading water, 3x 30secs normal treading. 10 x 25m side stroke with fins. For sure this time, wow.

When battling evil, injuries can occur. Last week I dislocated my shoulder. It happened the way it always does, at the end of practice doing one last round. I was tired and went in for a sloppy shot, opponent drops to a lazy sprawl and falls on my arm in a weird way. And always tap when you should. And an injury can cost them their job. Most of them stop serious trainin.

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