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The standing forward fold is a classic stretch that’s favoured by many of our in-home and virtual personal trainers for good reason. It involves bending forward from a standing position with your legs mostly straight, letting your torso fold towards your thighs. Though a simple pose, it offers a range of benefits, including improving flexibility, posture, and encouraging relaxation. In […]
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It’s January, and health and fitness resolutions are top of mind for many. At this time of year in particular, it’s tempting to pursue the latest fitness trends, chase the next big challenge or push yourself to extremes in the name of self-improvement. While high-intensity workouts and extreme fitness regimens can be effective in the short term, a growing body […]
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While dynamic movements like squats, push-ups, and lunges often make up the bulk of exercise programming, isometric exercises can be a great tool for improving your endurance, posture, and stability. Isometrics involve holding a position or contracting your muscles without changing their length or moving a joint. Read on to learn a few of the benefits of isometric exercises, their […]
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Planks are a simple yet powerful exercise that is popular among in-home and virtual personal trainers for good reason. Planks target multiple muscle groups, including the core, shoulders, back, and legs, all without requiring equipment. They’re a versatile and accessible addition to any fitness routine. Read on to learn how and why you should include planks in your next workout. […]
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As certified in-home and virtual personal trainers, we know that form is everything. But one mistake that many clients make – especially beginners – is locking their joints under resistance. While it may feel like you’re creating stability, locking your joints against an external load can be a fast track to poor form, compromised movement, and even injuries. Let’s break […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
While biceps are often the star of the show, the triceps play a critical role in many upper body movements. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of triceps, how they contribute to overall fitness, and how our in-home and virtual personal trainers help clients keep them strong. WHAT ARE TRICEPS? The triceps brachii, commonly known as the triceps, are […]
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Achieving your fitness goals involves much more than good workouts. In fact, the choices you make between your in-home or virtual personal training sessions have a massive impact on your results. There are many factors at play here, but today we’re going to focus on recovery. Recovery is a crucial component of any fitness routine, often as important as the […]
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Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the run/walk method offers an effective way to build cardiovascular endurance while reducing risk of injuries. “Popularized by Olympic marathoner and famed running coach Jeff Galloway, the strategy—often called the Galloway method—is simple: Instead of continuously running for a given distance, you alternate it with periods of walking” (Self, 2023). This […]
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Exercise Fitness Functional Strength
Getting injured is a frustrating experience for anyone, especially active exercisers. It’s a situation that can leave you feeling discouraged and unmotivated. That said, it’s important to remember that most injuries are simply a set-back; getting hurt doesn’t always mean you need to stop exercising entirely. In fact, staying active can sometimes speed up your recovery, when done safely and […]
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Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes discomfort and pain in your glutes, hips, and lower back. It is believed to happen when your piriformis muscle compresses or irritates your sciatic nerve. Often mistaken for sciatica – which is pain along the sciatic nerve caused by compression or irritation – piriformis syndrome is a unique condition with its own causes […]
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