45 & Thrive: A new year, and time for a change
January 15, 2020
As readers who follow this column perhaps might recall from my article from back in September, I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. In fact, in that …
Author: Michael Patterson
45 & Thrive: That’s what he S.A.I.D.
December 3, 2019
There is a foundational principle in fitness, exercise, and training which helps guide the optimal structure and goals of all exercise prescription. This is the SAID Principle; Specific Adaptation …
45 & Thrive: Contraction action – Key movement terms at the core of strength training programs
November 14, 2019
When one is new to fitness training, or returning after a significant period of time, then considering possible programs, meeting with personal trainers, or even Googling various training protocols …
45 & Thrive: FOMO to JOJI — Turning a fear of missing out into a joy of joining in
October 28, 2019
For some time now, the acronym FOMO, shorthand for ‘Fear Of Missing Out,’ has been popular description for those of us who say ‘Yes!’ very quickly to invitations and …
45 & Thrive: Workplace wellness and why your employer should support it
October 15, 2019
Most of us spend one-third of our adult lives, and close to half of our waking hours, at work. Our workplaces can range considerably, from almost stagnant, sedentary desk …
45 & Thrive: Gym efficiencies, best practices (and a few no-noes)
October 2, 2019
If you’ve followed this column for a while, or taken a look at previous articles or blog posts on 45 & Thrive, you’ve probably noticed that I am a …
45 and Thrive: HIIT — What it is and why you might consider getting HIIT
September 20, 2019
High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is an exercise practice that has been both in the news, and in the gym, a lot lately. Although this might seem to …
45 and Thrive: Happy New Year 2.0
September 3, 2019
Okay, admittedly, our official calendar indicates that January 1 is traditionally the start of the New Year. That is when all the parties are. That is when we have …
45 & Thrive: ‘Bolder’ an investment in your robust longevity
June 24, 2019
Very recently I came across a great read which has become my 2019 ‘Book of the Year.’ Bolder: Making the Most of our Longer Lives (Knopf Canada, 2018) …
45 and Thrive: ‘Muscle is Medicine’
June 10, 2019
If you’ve followed this column at all, you’ve likely noticed that I’m a fan of catch phrases and quips. Despite the fact that short, pointed messaging runs the risk …
45 and Thrive: The ‘Fast’ and the ‘Curious’
May 29, 2019
Fasting is one of the most prominent buzz words in recent discussions about diet, nutrition and optimizing wellbeing. There has been a proliferation of articles about fasting in …
45 & Thrive: ‘F.I.T.T.ness’ – A formula for success
May 13, 2019
In previous articles, I’ve described both the philosophical orientation of 45 & Thrive as a synthesis of Minimal Effective Dose and Evolutionary Fitness, as well as the Eight …