Exercise Fat Loss Healthy Living
While there are no true shortcuts or hacks for being a fit and healthy person, we’ve shared some lesser known fitness and health tips and facts that just might help you reach your goals faster: 1) Add Olive Oil to your Protein ShakeIf you’re looking to increase healthy fats in your diet, help with inflammation, and increase testosterone and cardiovascular […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
What is the healthiest snack? We have the answer: activity snacks! What are they? Activity snacks are small bursts of movement throughout your day – like snacks to keep you going between meals (aka workouts). Though brief, activity snacks can have significant benefits including: What Is an Activity Snack? 1. Increases Protein SynthesisSurprisingly, research shows sitting is just as bad […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
Spring equinox is around the corner! Are you itching to get outside or struggling to find motivation? As we spend more time indoors and in the dark during the cold winter months, it can be taxing on our physical and mental health. Without sufficient sunlight, our serotonin levels can dip: one of the body’s “happy” chemicals thought to boost energy and […]
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Family Healthy Living In Home Training
Working out can be lonely – but it doesn’t have to be. Enlisting a family member or loved one is a great way to keep things interesting and fun, and increase the chances you’ll stay on track.So in the spirit of love and family – two things that we’re lucky enough to celebrate in February! – here are five reasons […]
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Fat Loss Healthy Living Measurement
It can be confusing to know what being “healthy” means and what it looks like – because, in reality, healthy does look different for everyone. We’ve discussed previously such as the ‘skinny-fat’ phenomenon, illustrating the misconception that many have that thin = healthy. And, as many have said before, it is entirely possible to be overweight, yet healthy ‘under the […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
Winter is tough for a lot of people – an estimated 1 in 5 (yup, that’s a full 20%) of North Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD.According to Psychology Today, the symptoms of SAD include sleepiness, carb cravings, difficulty concentrating, feelings of depression, anxiety, irritability, weight gain, lethargy, decreased libido, and hyperphagia (increased consumption of food).The prevalence […]
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Fitness Tips Healthy Living Success
Most of us know when we are making an excuse, but many of us have difficulty seeing the barriers— which are bigger than excuses – holding us back from success.One of the biggest barriers to exercise is time. However, everyone has the same 24 hours in a day and 168 hours in a week. So, do you really not have […]
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Fitness Fitness Tips Healthy Living
Many people find themselves out of sync with their regular fitness habits over the holidays. In addition to missed workouts, there are food treats galore, indulgent office parties, and – often – wine to wash it all down.Here’s what we tell our personal training clients who are worried about all their hard work going out the window during the holidays. […]
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Fitness Tips Healthy Living Holidays
At this point in the holiday season, you’ve probably already done some indulging – and there’s lots more to come. Although studies show that the average holiday weight gain is only a couple of pounds, they also show that most people never end up losing them – instead they accumulate year after year. Here are a few ways to get through […]
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Exercise Fitness Tips Healthy Living
Finding the motivation to exercise can be tough, and traveling can make it even trickier. Holidays are meant for rest and relaxation, but that doesn’t mean you have to (or should) throw your fitness goals out the window anytime you go away.By taking the time for physical activity during your trip, you’ll find yourself feeling better and with more energy […]
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