Much has changed for Canadian Adam Kreek since winning Olympic gold in men's eight rowing in Beijing in 2008. Years later, he has become a husband and father who spends more time behind a desk than in a racing scull.

The 34-year-old, who now works as a corporate trainer and storyteller, has also joined CBC Sports as a columnist. 

In his first instalment, Kreek offers tips on how to stay healthy while balancing work and life responsibilities.

"The desk is the death of me," writes Kreek. "I spend too much time behind a computer screen, sitting in a chair, feeling my butt get fatter and flatter as I pour through emails and field phone calls..."

Click here to read the full entry in which Kreek offers three tips on how to stay healthy.