David Holt is the editor of OPTIMYZ. An explorer who tends to question the status quo, he likes to stay active, and is keen to play the whole piano, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. He sees a "health divide," where some people make this a primary value and others are happy with a burger and fries.

Holt is an experienced writer and journalist who has also worked in engineering and business consulting; he has also worked at sea and in the woods.

When the weather is good he would rather be kayaking, cycling, or cross-country skiing, as the bumper stickers say. He also relishes time at the fitness club.

A Natural Life

By David Holt

Fitness in the big city

If you’re in the fitness industry, nothing is more inspiring than attending a leading conference and trade show in your field. The OptiMYz crew hit Toronto to attend the Can-Fit-Pro conference and meet the leaders of this leading personal trainer certfication company and its parent firm, GoodLife Fitness. It was a trip in more ways than [...]

Yes, I can!

Lessons from the fitness pros

Back, knee, shoulder

As you address larger health concerns, lesser ones appear on the radar.

Barbados: The energy of life

It has been a while since my family had a real vacation together and the weather in Nova Scotia was, well seasonal, so arriving in Barbados in late February is a treat. Our friend Barry meets us at the airport and soon we are at his house in St. Philip with his partner Dar — two [...]

OptiMYz Live — preparing for the “show of shows”

Getting ready to bring our magazine to life on Jan. 23 and 24.

Father daughter acupuncture

Claire and I visit Dr. Jia — many treatments bundled into each session.

This horse loves to run

Filly Zenyatta keeps her record intact against the top horses on the globe.

Fall of the year

Note to self: Appreciate the seasons as they come and go.