Spending the afternoon at the beach is one of summer’s ultimate pleasures. We wait all winter long in the cold and rain here in Vancouver, and when spring finally rolls around we’re desperate for those warm, sunny days where we can spread a blanket out on the sand, drink in the sun and maybe indulge in some adult beverages …
How to: Tone your arms
Here we go. I’m about to give you a foolproof plan that I guarantee will give you toned, strong arms. If you follow these steps, your arms will 100% look like Michelle Obama’s, and you can call it a day! I wish there was a simple formula that worked for everyone, but it’s not exactly that straightforward… …
Abs Challenge Info
I thought I would write a little blog post to hopefully give you a bit more info on why it is important to have strong abdominal muscles before you start this challenge. Beyond the aesthetic benefits of increased muscle tone in this area, strong abdominal muscles also generate strength, stability, and mobility needed to carry out everyday activities such as …
The Importance of Leg Day.
Just in case you guys didn’t know already… I love leg day. There’s something about having a sore bum and legs that makes me feel like I’ve really accomplished something solid. But I’ve noticed that not a lot of people love leg day as much as I do. So I thought I’d share a few bonus reasons to love leg …
The Most Terrifying Roller Coaster: The Scale
Summer’s just around the corner and this is a great time of year to bump up your fitness routine and start eating healthier. The sun starts to shine, and after a few months of working out you’re feeling full of energy, you’ve lost 5-10 lbs, your clothes are fitting better and you’re feeling amazing. But then you step on the …
Reached a Plateau? 6 Tips to Help Your Fitness Routine Level Up!
One of the best things about my job is watching my clients’ fitness improve over time. They gain strength, flexibility and endurance, and it’s incredibly rewarding to watch my team put in the hard work to reach their goals. At every session with every single client, I build a personalised exercise selection based on their goals. Then, I choose the …
Exercise Addiction — When a Healthy Habit Goes Sideways
As some of you may know, I recently started doing a double workout on Sundays. I’ve been attending a high-intensity circuit training class or creating my own circuit at my studio then following it up by a SoulCycle session in Yaletown. This is not most people’s idea of a relaxing Sunday morning, but it’s been a great opportunity to challenge …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Working Out (Or, How I Became a Trainer)
Contrary to what people may believe, trainers don’t just pop out of a magic gym bag one day, ready to bestow our fitness knowledge and motivation on the world. My story of becoming a trainer isn’t a very linear one, but I think it may speak to you. And that’s because as a child, a teen or even as a …
Is Walking The Best Form Of Exercise?
I’ve found that most people tend to build exercise into this huge event. It requires special clothes, you get sweaty, you need a place to do it and there is never enough time to get everything done. The other day while I was on a walk, I started thinking about ways I could break down fitness into digestible …
A New Habit
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