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How Exercise Can Help Fight the Winter Blues

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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Do You Really Not Have Enough Time to Workout?

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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3 Fitness Tips for Enjoying the Holidays

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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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain With These Three Tips

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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Heading South? 5 Tips to Stay Fit While Traveling

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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What Is Muscle Memory?

Just as your memory can recall certain events from the previous day or year, your body can also remember movement patterns, which is referred to as muscle memory. Muscle memory is stored in your motor neurons through repetitive movements, which means your body doesn’t have to create new neural connections, rather it ‘retrieves’ and strengthens previous ones. Plus, once a muscle […]

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Why You Are Your Best Investment

With a looming recession and the numerous other uncertainties our world is facing, it’s easy to feel a lack of control. In times like these, however, it’s more important than ever to focus on what we can control – and exercise happens to fall into that category. 5 Percent Of Your Day When things are busy, people tend to feel […]

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Why Feeling Lazy Doesn’t Mean You Are Lazy (And What You Can Do About It)

Do you feel too tired to workout? You aren’t lazy. But you might feel that way if you lack the energy to get up and take action to exercise. The truth is, in our work-hard, play-hard society, it’s easy to get rundown and tired. Luckily, there are some things you can do to decrease fatigue and increase your energy. Let’s […]

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How Important Is Cardio?

While we often emphasize the importance of strength training and increasing muscle mass, it doesn’t mean cardio isn’t important – in fact, it has many benefits for your overall health. The Benefits of Cardio Cardio has many significant benefits. For example, studies demonstrate that aerobic activity (cardio) increases the mitochondria in the body and prevents age-related mitochondrial decline. The mitochondria […]

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Running Shoes 101: Choosing the Right Shoes for your Feet and Running Style

If you’ve been in a running-oriented store lately you will know that the question ‘what shoes should I buy?’ is not a simple one to answer, as the options are seemingly endless. It’s incredibly important you choose the right shoe for your foot and running style – so we created this guide to help you out!There are several questions you […]