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Competing in Bodybuilding
Thoughts on Competing in Bodybuilding
March 3, 2020|Fitness
The team here at Function are all very proud of Andrew, one of our amazing Personal Trainers, who recently competed in his second bodybuilding competition! Read below for his story on preparation, training and show day! The decision to compete was a natural one. Working out has always been a passion of mine and I and have always closely followed many fitness celebrities and bodybuilders. There was a small issue...
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CrossFit Group Class
CrossFit for Beginners: The Top 5 things to know before starting out
February 7, 2020|Fitness
If you have heard about CrossFit but you're not sure exactly what it is, you've come to the right place! One of the most important things we do at our CrossFit location in Port Coquitlam is to help people new to CrossFit understand what it is, and what it isn't! The most important takeaway is that CrossFit is for anyone, at almost any age, no matter what your fitness level...
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Top 7 Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer
7 Amazing Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer that you never thought of
January 28, 2020|Fitness
“New Year, New Me” - a slogan we often hear about on social media that promotes the idea that you need to change some things about your life. While this concept is all psychological, human nature forces us to see this as an opportunity to change bad habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions revolves around the field of fitness; everyone wants to...
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Sleep - the magic pill for health
The Magic Pill for Health and Fitness (and it’s free!)
January 21, 2020|Fitness, Lifestyle
Sorry, but contrary to the title, when it comes to your health and fitness, there is no magic pill. It requires hard work and dedication to achieve transformative change. Well, if there was a magic pill, I would have to say sleep is the closest contender. If you know that you’re not sleeping enough, or getting poor quality sleep, the following section will hopefully convince you to prioritize your sleep...
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Stay Fit in your 40s and Beyond
Fitness in your 40s and beyond: Does Getting Old Suck?
January 9, 2020|Fitness
"Getting Old Sucks” Does it? Or does your approach to aging have some room for improvement? As I approach 40, I am starting to hear a lot of people my age, and slightly older, talk about how “getting old sucks”. Each time I hear this it actually makes me mad! A bit extreme…maybe…. but I refuse to believe that getting older has to suck! Why do so many of us...
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Can Our Thoughts Make Us Sick?
October 17, 2019|Fitness, Inspiration
Neurons that fire together wire together – Donald Hebb A simple yet profoundly impactful statement.  Our brain cells communicate with one another via what’s called a synaptic transmission. As one brain cell releases a chemical neurotransmitter the next brain cell absorbs it. This communication process is known as a neuronal firing. When brain cells communicate frequently, the connection between them strengthens the messages that travel the same pathway in the...
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