If you're not happy with your body then your workouts have lost focus. What is your immediate goal? If you don't have a ready answer then chances are good that your motivation is low and it has resulted in a lack of results. I know from firsthand experience that operating without a goal will get you nowhere. Sure, you may still be exercising regularly and eating mindfully but without that … [Read more...]
Teen’s Need Exercise Too
So get 'em off the couch, pull the cell phone out of their hands, and send them to the field and the gym. Remember the good old days, when the only video game available was a pinball machine down at the local soda shop? Well, those days are long gone. Today's teens have access to more video games and other technology that keeps them away from the great outdoors and off the basketball court. … [Read more...]
Resistance Training Principle #9: Get in Touch with Touch Training
If you have ever watched a great Personal Trainer working with their client, you may notice that that the trainer will often use their hands and touch their client while training. They are not trying to get "fresh" with their client (no pun intended); they are using an actual physiological principle to maximize training effects.You see, you have sensory receptors on your skin. … [Read more...]
Transform From
Have you ever seen a really impressive "before" and "after" photo on a weight loss product? Well, there's something that the diet industry doesn't want you to know. There is more involved than just the diet product, and it's the same across the board. Look into the eyes of any person in their "before" picture and you'll see that they are deeply disturbed. The body they have is no longer in … [Read more...]
Resistance Training Principle #3: Sets and Reps
One of the first questions asked in the weight room is "How many sets and reps should I do?" Well, let's start by first understanding the difference between these two terms.The number of repetitions refers to the number of times you perform an exercise without stopping. The number of sets refers to the number of times you perform a complete series of repetitions. For example, you may perform … [Read more...]
Resistance Training Principle #2: Failure is Your Friend!
If you are scared of failure, I have 3 words for you...Get Over It! In life, and especially in Resistance Training, failure is a good thing. In fact, it is a necessity for continued improvement (just like life). To paraphrase Hans Selye, “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger”!In fitness, we often call this failure “momentary muscle fatigue”, or “momentary muscle failure”. … [Read more...]
5 Rewards of a 5K
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...]
Calgary Fitness Bootcamp Member Lyne H. lost 52 pounds in 4 months by following her FRESH! Fitness Exercise and Nutrition Program
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...]
5 Obstacles to Fitness Success
You want to be fit. You know how much you should weigh. You know your ideal pant size. You can even picture how great those skinny jeans will look. So why aren't you living life in your ideal body? There are many complex reasons that make weight loss a challenge, reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out. I'm talking about the life issues that get in the way of … [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...]
