Grip Strength Predicts Death Risk Better Than Blood Pressure
Terms like blood pressure, cholesterol and heart rate are common when talking about health. We have been taught over and over again […]
Put Yourself In Your Client’s Shoes
Firsthand experience is one of the best teachers. And what better way to learn what works and what doesn’t in a personal […]
The Benefit of Adding Group Classes Into Your Exercise Routine
Are you a lone wolf in the gym? You know the type I’m talking about, you train solo. The headphones go in […]
5 Tips on Running Technique for Sun Run Training
It’s that time of year again. Sun Run 2016 is just around the corner! And with that in mind, here are 5 […]
The Do’s + Don’ts When Preparing For A Fitness Competition
The Do’s Get enough sleep Sleep is number one thing the body needs to recover and for the brain to […]
A Little Post-Sun Run Stretching
What a great day yesterday at the Vancouver Sun Run! The weather was beautiful. The people were happy and having fun. All-in-all […]
Our Weight Training Practicum Will Fast-track You To Becoming A Successful Personal Trainer
Do you want to become a personal trainer? Or perhaps a better question to ask is, do you want to become a […]
4 Tests You Should Be Able to Pass Before You Start CrossFit
The CrossFit style of training is now very much mainstream. Lots of people are either doing it as we speak, or they […]
7 Squat Variations That Will Strengthen Your Lower Body
The squat is one of the most foundational movement patterns that humans are capable of performing. Basically this movement has been ingrained […]
A 15 Step Guide to Better Mobility for Cubicle Dwellers
Personally I think one of the most extreme jobs on the face of the planet is that of an office worker. Extreme […]
5 Foot Strengthening Exercises to Improve Speed, Power, and Balance
Your feet are extremely important. They’re the suspension for the rest of the body. But unfortunately for most people they’re just an […]
3 Exercises to Do Instead of Burpees
Oh the burpee! What an amazing exercise that hits all the muscles of the body, gets the heart rate way up, and […]