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As a team of in-home and virtual personal trainers focused on long-term health, we often remind clients that the number on the scale only tells part of the story. Body fat percentage is a far more meaningful metric when it comes to understanding your overall health, physical function, and longevity. Unlike weight alone, body fat percentage distinguishes between fat mass […]
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During the pop-culture fitness boom in the 1970s and 80s (think Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda!), the primary focus of most exercise routines was to lose weight. More often than not, this progress was tracked with a scale. While being aware of your weight can be helpful for some, it’s harmful for many, and weight alone doesn’t tell the full […]
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Body Type Fat Loss Measurement
The Body Mass Index – or BMI – is an algorithm of weight and height that was created by insurance companies many decades ago to help determine a person’s risk for disease or mortality.Fast forward to the present day and it’s commonly used as a measure of health – but it shouldn’t be. From a fitness perspective, this simply doesn’t […]
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The other day one of our virtual personal training clients, who is in great shape, told me that one of her friends remarked to her, “Why on earth do you work out? You’re skinny!” This comment is an example of a great misconception in our society: that skinny = healthy.This client can deadlift and squat more than her own body […]
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Fat Loss Fitness Healthy Living
We believe that, when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals, knowledge is power. And an important number to know is your body fat percentage. Why? Well, in addition to providing a precise measure of your health, it also allows you to ensure that any weight you are losing is fat, not muscle, which is what we want!In […]
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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 In Home Training Measurement
Statistics say that the average gym membership costs around $60, although we’re certain that number is higher here in Toronto or other places in the world such as .Did you know that 67% of people with gym memberships never use them? Many of our clients come to us after trying out a commercial gym and deciding it wasn’t for them. Read […]
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Fitness Tips Measurement Success
Not seeing results for all your work in the gym? Below, we dive into what the exact recipe for results involves and how you can start seeing the improvements you want. 4 Ingredients for Fitness Success Results don’t just happen overnight. They require time, effort, perseverance – and these four key ingredients: 1. SMART GoalsIf you don’t know where you’re […]
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Your body needs body fat. Yet carrying around too much of it can increase your risk of chronic disease and affect your overall health and longevity. This article aims to provide some clarity around body fat, the benefits of “good” fat and the disadvantages of “bad” fat. What’s a Healthy Body Fat Percentage? Healthy body fat percentages differ for men […]
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As the 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 ask us how to find effective vegetarian protein sources, we often start by educating them about what protein is. By giving them this foundation they then can make healthier decisions when meal-planning […]
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