Wisdom from a Master…Couldn’t have said it better myself!

I came across this video today (courtesy of my colleague Sean Greeley) and had to comment on it. The late, great Jack Lalanne hits the nail on the head! It’s amazing how great advice rarely goes out of style!

At FRESH!, we see most of the people we see at our studio have come to us to lose weight, get in better shape, or in some way change their body. They come in fixated on the exercise and nutrition components and sad stories of how they’ve failed at so many past attempts to change.

Not to toot our own horn, but we are great at helping people reach their goals. The (not so) secret strategy is that for many of these people, [Read more...]

Is this actually nutrition?

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Woman Looking at Vegetables in Refrigerator

This is just something that occurred to me today when I was driving by a retail store in Calgary. Do people actually consider this nutrition?

I’m curious. Let me know your thoughts!

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Another Body & Lifestyle Transformation at FRESH! Fitness Calgary

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Meet Lindsay. In one year, she lost over 47 pounds, completely transformed her lifestyle, and gained a new perspective on life. She is finally happy with her self, her body, and loves what the future has in store for her!

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Would you eat your shampoo? If not, you need to read this!

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Everyone wants to look and feel their best. To do this, we (hopefully) eat well, exercise regularly, manage our stress levels, and remember to get to bed on time. This is important, but there are also many other aspects to health that go unrecognized. Here is a great example…Many “health conscious” people will read labels on their food to make sure it is good quality, but these same people will rarely take a second glance at the ingredients in their beauty/skin care products.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and everything you put on it gets absorbed into your system…including chemicals and toxins!

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Brad spurred to change after seeing “Fat” Photo of himself!

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Everyone has a different reason for making changes in their lifestyle. For many people, they don’t realize how far things have progressed until they are reminded of the sobering fact with an image of themselves. Sometimes it’s a fleeting glance in the mirror, other times it’s fitting into certain clothes. For Brad, it was seeing a picture of himself on vacation (with no shirt on).

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Want to Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Feel Great? Try the “No Workout, Workout”!

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Today’s tip is another simple one, but don’t underestimate the power of following the tips! It ties in with the last message about finding the time to exercise. Well, the fact is, we all have the same amount of time in a day. How we choose to spend that time is up to us. Are we using it to stay healthy and productive, or just wasting our day away being tired, unproductive, and sabotaging our goals?

Based on the people FRESH! normally works with, I’m assuming you are a busy person with a growing career, significant other, and maybe even kids at home. You probably want to get fit, feel great, and perhaps drop a few extra pounds of fat that you’ve been carrying around. However, you’ve likely struggled with how to find the time to make that happen. Sound familiar? If so, don’t worry, you are not alone! [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Fitness & Nutrition Tips

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Happy Thanksgiving from FRESH! Fitness Calgary!

Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend from the Team at FRESH!

It’s a great time of year to spend a few days with those we love and to give thanks for all of the privileges we enjoy in life. Like most holidays, it’s also a time of indulgence and plenty. While indulging is a great thing to do, it doesn’t have to be a complete disaster for your fitness and nutrition plans. In fact, if you are on a proper plan and not some crazy crash diet, indulgence is a regular part of your life and will make you more successful in the long run. (FRESH! believes in the 90/10 rule. Each clean 90% of the time, and your body will easily handle your indulgences 10% of the time)

At FRESH!, there are a few key principles we follow that guide our actions each day and help our clients see such amazing results! In this post, I’ve compiled a few of these gems and also added in a couple great Thanksgiving workouts for you to do (because exercise and physical activity should be a regular part of each day). [Read more...]

Not All Exercise is Created Equal. Get Fit and Start Living YOUR Life…Today!

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Article written by Tim Borys

There is no doubt that exercise is beneficial to health, vitality and performance. However, most people spend years doing incorrect activities and fail to get the results they desire.

The common approach is to spend time in the gym working specific muscles or doing large amounts of “cardio” on machines. The fact is, a significant percentage of this work is unnecessary and often counterproductive. [Read more...]

“Experts” say Sugar is Good For Your Health. Don’t believe the LIES!

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Calgary Personal Trainer takes Offence to Chocolate Milk Ad from Professional Training Company

I’m going to apologize in advance if this post is a little aggressive, but I’ve been offended deeply and something has to be said about it! In fact, the email I’m going to discuss has embarrassed me, and has severe implications for the entire industry if it isn’t addressed. However, before my rant, please let me provide a little background. [Read more...]