Kelowna, BC
Retiring in Kelowna? Retirement Is a Health Decision, Too
My uncle never really retired the way people sometimes do. What that taught me about the Okanagan's favourite life stage.
Blog
Blog
Everything I've written from Kelowna: training, health and the occasional detour.
Fitness for Kelowna Dentists: Protect Your Body and Career
Dentistry is physically demanding in ways that sneak up on you. A shoulder and hip plan that fits between patients.
Morning Walks on the Kelowna Waterfront: How Fitness Improves Your Career
Short walks before work. Nothing intense. A few weeks in, the focus showed up.
Are Root Canals Bad for Your Health?
A dull ache a few years ago sent me down this rabbit hole. Here is what the evidence actually says.
Can Eye Exercises Improve Astigmatism?
Street signs looked slightly blurred at night. What an optometrist, and the research, said about eye exercises.
Best Upper Chest Exercises for Beginners (Any Kelowna Gym)
Incline work, order of operations, and what to skip in your first three months.
StairMaster vs. Treadmill vs. Knox Mountain: Which Burns More?
Both machines work. The hill outside my door beats both, and here is when it doesn't.
Reps vs. Sets: What’s the Difference & How to Use Them for Muscle Growth
The most common confusion in the gym, answered plainly, with the numbers I give beginners.
Top 10 Cardio Exercises for Beginners (Gym or Okanagan Lake Path)
Where to start when the machines look intimidating, and a lakeside alternative for each one.
Full Body Workout for Women: Home, Gym, or a Kelowna Park
Three sessions a week, no membership required. Includes a City Park version.
FAQ
Questions
How often do you publish?
When there is something worth saying. Seasonal posts (smoke season, ski prep, race plans) are updated each year.
Are the posts written by a real trainer?
Yes, by me, Daniel Grant, a personal trainer based in Kelowna. No ghostwriters and no sponsored posts.
Can I suggest a topic?
Email [email protected]. Local questions get priority.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or email me.