The Top 3 Exercises for Shoulder Pain If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, rest assured that you aren’t alone. In fact, about 70% of people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their life. From a rotator cuff tear to impingement syndrome, shoulder pain can seriously get in the way of you enjoying your life, participating in physical activities, and achieving […]
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How Hiring a Trainer Can Help Improve Your Mobility & Function Mobility isn’t something many people think about until it becomes an issue. For many, this is after the age of 50, after an injury, or due to something like arthritis. Maybe you notice getting out of your chair is more difficult than normal. Or perhaps you’re struggling to extend […]
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As saying goes, a healthy body starts with sound nutrition. And for many fitness success is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition.That’s why when our Personal Training Clients asks us how to find an effective vegetarian protein, we often start by educating them about what a protein is.By giving them this foundation they then can figure things out for themselves (when […]
READ MOREWe specialize in workouts with limited space and equipment. Whatever your reason for choosing to workout from home, or wherever you live, including your home in Copenhagen or Montreal, without a doubt, the number one question our trainers get asked is… “what equipment should I buy?” The fact of the matter is, you DON’T need an expensive treadmill, elliptical, or Bowflex […]
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Not too long ago, a group of researchers in Brazil discovered a simple fitness test that may help predict your longevity by measuring how easily you can sit and rise from the floor.Other related tests have looked at how many steps it takes, and how long it takes to stand up from lying (supine) of the floor.The bottom line, though, is […]
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Many people think of exercise and a healthy diet as the key ingredients of a fit and healthy lifestyle. But did you know that getting a good night’s sleep is every bit as important as a getting in a good workout or eating all that kale? Here are the three ways sleep can make – or break – your fitness […]
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is a dietary practice that’s getting a lot of attention these days. In a nutshell, it involves fitting all your calories for the day into a condensed window of time and ‘fasting’ outside those hours. Many intermittent fasters eat within an eight-hour window – for example, noon to 8pm – and fast for the remaining 16 hours […]
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A strong core is an absolutely essential part of a strong and healthy body. Your abdominal muscles are critical to almost everything you do – and the benefits of building and maintaining their strength go far beyond appearances. Below are five ways core strength is crucial to your health, mobility, strength and comfort. Everyday acts – bending to put on shoes, […]
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Adrenal fatigue is a very real phenomenon that’s becoming increasingly common in our fast-paced stressful world. We recruited the help of resident nutritionist Evian Rodriguez to bring you this primer on what adrenal fatigue is, how to know if you have it – and what to do about it. WHAT IS ADRENAL FATIGUE? Your body has two mechanisms to deal […]
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The ketogenic diet is a very popular way of eating right now – that can lead to significant weight loss for some. As a result, many clients have been asking us what it’s all about and if they should try it.So we asked our resident nutritionist, Evian Rodriguez – and here’s what he had to say about keto, its benefits […]
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