Gain Mobility And Performance With This Tool
By Dr. Gavin O’Handley Voodoo floss, also known as compression band floss, is a flexible elastic band that is used as a form of self-myofascial release therapy. It is made of latex-free material and can be easily wrapped around a specific body part such as a joint or muscle group. Voodoo floss has gained popularity […]
This Kind Of Morning Nutrition Can Help You Thrive
By Tim Irvine and Tamara Kung ND My morning meal has evolved dramatically over the years. For the first 25 years of my life, I was religious about frozen from concentrate orange or apple juice, toast with a bunch of jam, and some sort of cereal. The latter was usually a ‘healthier’ options like Corn […]
Lessons To Avoid Back And Shoulder Pain
By Tim Irvine I have a problem. It’s not exactly world shattering, but it will allow you to learn from my mistakes. While I’ve progressed my thinking in many areas, I seem to be stuck with a mindset from my 20’s as it relates to my physical capabilities. Back when I could sprint, jump, throw, […]
Back to the Gym
What is motivating your change? Many of us are back in the swing of things now that it is fall. This is a time where people set new health goals or get back into a fitness routine. All too often, these goals are influenced by external factors like societal norms (i.e. working out for aesthetic reasons) […]
King St. Renovations
As part of the ongoing renovations of our King Street facility, we are excited to announce that the new men’s locker room is complete, which brings us to the end of phase 1. It looks amazing! We have brand new beautiful wooden lockers (seriously—they are gorgeous), modern tiles, and a luxury infrared sauna. But, sadly, […]
The Best Activewear We've Ever Carried: Vuori
As you know, we’re serious about fitness and lifestyle. Passionate is a better word. This extends to all the products we carry. We look for items that add to a person’s lifestyle—whether that’s food, equipment or, in this case, clothing. Getting to where you want to be isn’t easy, and so we thought, Why not […]
The #1 Way to Boost Your Brain Power
The idea of exercise as a tool for brain development should be very attractive to anyone involved in education. A simple way to benefit from this idea is to use exercise as a “primer” to enhance your brain’s ability to function. This is such a simple concept, yet it is rarely utilized in our busy […]
What Is Sport-Specific Training for Young Athletes?
Does your program train for [insert any sport here] specifically? It’s a common question from players and parents. The short answer is yes, but perhaps not for the reasons you may think. Sport-specific training is really just training. There are certain areas of focus that are important, such as power for power sports and endurance […]
Fast and Female: Inspiring Our Future Athletes
On Saturday October 13th, Totum welcomed the North Toronto Huskies Basketball program for a two-hour session of exercise and training workshops. We had over 50 participants aged 10-12 and the programming was partnered with Fast and Female, a non-profit organization that brings female Olympians together with young female athletes. These athletes are inspired to pursue […]
New Season, Better Running
Determined to get back into the swing of things after a busy summer? Ready to hit the trails on a beautiful crisp morning? Inspired to start a running routine before the winter months? Here are my top “return-to-running” tips that will help keep you injury-free: 1. Start slowly! If it has been weeks or months […]