FRESH! Fitness - A division of FRESH! Wellness Group
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As I’m mentioned in the past, mixing up your program is critical to long-term success. We are always looking for more ways to “Shock” the body into adapting. “Doubling-up” on your workouts is a great way to do this. This means that you perform two workouts (or activity sessions) in a single day. From a time perspective, it isn’t convenient to do this all the time. However, … [Read more...]
If you’ve ever worked with us before, you will know that at FRESH!, we do not believe in machines. Some mechanical tools are helpful, but most people are slaves to the almighty machines in the typical health club. This is especially true with cardio equipment. Go to any health club during a busy time and you will be hard pressed to find an available machine. There may even be a line-up … [Read more...]
Have you ever considered running a 5K? The benefits may surprise you. A 5K race is 3.1 miles, the perfect distance for beginning runners. It's a realistic, attainable goal that's fun and satisfying to achieve. Here are 5 rewards you will reap: … [Read more...]
Knowing YOUR unique HR zones is one of the fundamental pieces of information that EVERY person who does cardiovascular exercise should have. This can’t be stated more simply. If you do cardio, YOU NEED THIS INFORMATION. Without it, EVERY workout you do is merely guessing. You are taking a random approach to fitness.The truth is, you may see some results. Many people do. However, the … [Read more...]
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends cardio exercise 3-5x/week for 20-60 minutes. They do suggest a more disciplined, consistent program of 5-7 days per week for those who are very serious about losing body fat. The Canadian Physical Activity Guide says to include endurance (aka cardio) activities 4-7 days per week. Length of time varies by intensity levels, but … [Read more...]
Let's face it, some days you just don't feel like exercising. You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. Here's a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise. Pull out this list and read it when you're having one of those days. … [Read more...]
We all know that visiting the Dentist regularly is proven to keep you healthy and prevent future dental issues. Well, now your Dentist can increase your athletic performance by improving strength, endurance, reaction time and reducing the physical stress on your body! If that sounds like a tall order for the average Dentist, it's because they now have a "secret weapon" in their arsenal to help … [Read more...]
Before joining FRESH! Fitness, I was registered by my family physician on the Alberta Registry as a high risk patient. I had many health problems & my doctor advised me to try to lose at least 20 pounds. I was overweight, had asthma, and other medical conditions. Since joining FRESH!, my mind, body, and lifestyle have changed dramatically, the decision actually took me over a year to … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
