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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...]
It's Saturday afternoon and I just finished touring the Body Worlds exhibit at the Calgary Science Centre with 12 enthusiastic members of the FRESH! Fitness community. It was awesome! For me personally, it was my 3rd time seeing the exhibit (previously Montreal & Edmonton) and it still blew me away. There were some new features that I hadn't seen, but the beauty and complexity of the … [Read more...]
Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can't wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you're still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to exercise this summer: … [Read more...]
With summer vacation quickly approaching, you're probably planning your next getaway. Whether you go on a cruise, an African safari or a low-key trip to the beach, warm summer days are the best time to get away from it all. But wait - did you know that the average person gains almost a pound a day while on vacation? Between missed workouts, extra large restaurant meals and indulgent … [Read more...]
OK, this is a last minute post that I just had to write. I've been doing trade shows in the fitness industry for the past 10 years and I'm used to hearing outrageous claims made by manufacturers and people selling various products. But this past weekend I was beside a booth at the Outdoor Adventure Show that was worse for my stress levels than nails on a chalkboard. The bad part was that the … [Read more...]
It's New Year's Day, and you have a clean slate. I don't know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions or not, but either way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier and happier than you are right now. These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips will get you on the right track for this New Year: Visualize the accomplishment of your goals each and every day. Experience … [Read more...]
Are you making a New Year's Resolution today? If you do, keep this in mind: It has been reported that 92% of New Year's Resolutions end in failure. Why? Because most people make resolutions that are simply unrealistic. They quickly get discouraged and then abandon the idea entirely. To ensure that you accomplish your New Year's Resolution, stick with a goal that is realistic rather than … [Read more...]
One of the main reasons I love my job and am passionate about fitness is because it allows me to witness and be a part of the amazing transformations that happen in my clients lives. There is nothing better than getting high on the infectious enthusiasm and happiness that comes along with seeing someone create an extraordinary change in their life. In fact, it starts with creating a healthy, … [Read more...]
Take a walk through any gym, and you'll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain stupid. Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself. By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to … [Read more...]
There have been a number of articles and studies published recently pointing to the fact that overweight and obese people die sooner and have higher disease rates. Other similar studies show that regular exercise helps people lose weight, feel better and live longer. The Calgary Herald ran a story this morning on Obesity in middle age women which stated that women who are obese in middle age … [Read more...]
