Have you ever wondered what things I eat? I get asked this question all the time by my Personal Training and Bootcamp clients. So, I decided to give you a "sneak peak" inside my kitchen while I make one of my favorite meals. Check out this video for a healthy and very tasty salad recipe! I've also added a bunch of nutrition tips throughout the video! Post your comments below and let me … [Read more...]
Are you a “Body Whisperer”?
Happy long weekend! First, I want to apologize for not getting a second tour of the Body Worlds Exhibit organized for you. I just realized that this is the last weekend and the exhibit ends on Monday night! If you haven't seen this amazing display of the human form, drop everything and get down to the Calgary Science Centre this weekend before it's gone. It truly is an experience that … [Read more...]
Are Crabs and Vampires Keeping you From Succeeding in Fitness and Life?
Hey there everyone. I just thought I would fire out a quick blog post to you to get something off my chest. I had a consultation with a new client today that really hit home. The session went well, but brought back a true story I heard a few years ago and made me reflect on many situations in my life that held me back from success. This story (and reality of the situation) highlight a … [Read more...]
Calgary Personal Trainer recommends the “15 minute rule” if you don’t feel like exercising
As a Personal Trainer in Calgary for the past decade, one of the most common excuses I hear is that people are tired, unmotivated and lack the energy to exercise. This becomes a habit that leads you down the slippery slope of weight gain, poor health, and unhappiness with your mind and your body. Short of hiring a Personal Trainer to pick you up and drag you through each workout, you need … [Read more...]
Calgary Personal Trainer Guarantees Results
Personal Training in Calgary is a growing trend. In fact, I like to call it Personal Coaching because with FRESH! clients, it goes a lot further than just the physical workout. That's because anybody can give you a generic workout. You can also download one from one of the many fitness websites out there or from popular magazines, but this will never compare to hiring an experienced and … [Read more...]
A Simple Mind Shift to Drop Fat and Stay Lean!
Let's face it, most North Americans are overweight despite having access to the most nutritional information on the planet! That means there is a short circuit somewhere in society that information isn't getting absorbed (unlike the food we eat)! Clients will sit in front of me and SWEAR that they eat healthy and the right portions. The fact is, you don't get to be fat and overweight by … [Read more...]
Want Motivation? Picture This…
One of the most common things I hear from clients is the lack of motivation to exercise, eat healthy, or make even the most simple healthy changes in their lifestyle. Everyone is motivated by something, and for many of us, it comes down to aesthetics. Of course, we all want to be healthy and live a longer life, but that isn't really tangible, or even that motivating in the short term. Now, … [Read more...]
Mid-Year Check-up on Your Fitness & Fat Loss Resolutions
Happy Canada Day! I hope the first part of your year was spectacular! If you are like most people, you likely set a New Years Resolution 6 months ago. How is that progress coming along? Again, like most people, this resolution has probably been long forgotten or seriously slipped in importance as the comfort of old habits crept back in. You may ask what prompted me to write at the start … [Read more...]
What is YOUR #1 Reason for Exercising?
Many people think of exercise as a chore. I hear this all the time when meeting with potential clients. They say things like, "I hate the gym", "Exercise is boring", "Exercise is the last thing I want to do, but I know I SHOULD do it". While it's true that exercise is often a chore in the beginning of a program, it's because you aren't used to doing it and your body hates you for pointing … [Read more...]
The End of Food Temptation
You start each morning with the promise to be "good" today. You'll refuse the baked goods at the office. You'll speed past that fast food place at lunch. You'll turn a blind eye to the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you'll pass on the ice cream after dinner. But… you hadn't counted on the fact that a box of your favorite donuts would be sitting in the break room. Or that … [Read more...]
