Don’t Fear Fall Fitness

Autumn weather is clearly upon us, which means many will be returning to a structured exercise regimen at a gym or fitness centre. But too many will fail to follow this fall due to trepidation of actually entering a gym. The most important thing to know is that you do not need to be fit to join a fitness club! … Read More

Keep Getting BETTER!

The only way to increase athletic performance is to isolate your weaknesses and work diligently to improve. This may seem like advice for high-level athletes, but what works for them will work for you, too! No, we can’t all be Olympic decathletes, but attaining overall fitness that includes a balance of speed, strength, stamina, and stability should be almost everybody’s … Read More

Maximize Your Gluteus Maximus

In my opinion, the single best lower body exercise for both men and women is the lunge. By performing lunges with proper exercise technique guarantees that you will see and feel the changes, especially in your gluteus maximus. Included here are two variations of this great exercise that can be incorporated into your fitness routine. Alternating Lunges Stand with your … Read More

Variation Provides Abdominal Results

Welcome to the second part of our two-part series designed to provide variation and effectiveness to your abdominal workout. A good abdominal workout is essential for any fitness program as strong abdominals can reduce back pain and improve your athletic ability. Because your abdominals are at the center of your body, they can enhance your athletic performance by increasing your … Read More

Tone Triceps For Tank Tops

If you are wanting to add definition to your arms for the sleeveless summer season, it is important to concentrate on developing your triceps. The triceps are the muscles located at the back of your arms between your elbow and your shoulder. Although most people think about biceps when developing their arms, it actually makes more sense to focus on … Read More

Simplify Your Cardiovascular Workout

Cardiovascular exercise can help to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and body-fat, however, it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the options available for a cardiovascular workout. You can choose between a stationary bike, treadmill, stairclimber, elliptical machine, or rowing machine or you may prefer aerobic classes, a walk or run outdoors, or even a little cross-country skiing. Whatever … Read More

Record Your Workouts For Improved Results

If you are working out on a regular basis it is a good idea to record your workouts so you can monitor your progress. You can start by recording the exercises that you are performing by keeping track of the sets and repetitions that you perform with each exercise. This information is important because it will help you to see … Read More

My doctor says that I need more protein in my diet?

Protein is the major source of building material for the body and next to water is the most plentiful substance in the body. Protein is of primary importance in the growth and development of all body tissues. It is the major source of building material for muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and internal organs, including the heart and the brain. … Read More

Change Your Workouts Regularly

If you are trying to reduce your weight and body-fat or increase your strength you will get the best results if you change your workouts regularly. Your fitness program should incorporate your individual goals and as you progress you should change your routine to meet your evolving fitness needs and help you achieve new goals. If you keep your routine … Read More

Carving Out That Six Pack

If you have performed countless crunches or sit-ups with little benefit or if you are bored and uninterested with your abdominal routine, join in on some new and exciting abdominal exercises designed to get you back on track. To help you out, here is the first of our two-part series designed to provide variation and effectiveness to your abdominal workout. … Read More

Avoiding The Fitness Plateau

If you are exercising regularly and not improving or reaching your goals then you may have reached a training plateau. Plateaus are usually caused by three reasons, not varying your workouts, poor exercise technique, and poor organization. It is possible to continue improving without encountering a training plateau as long as you take the time to analyze your program on … Read More

Are you an effective fat burner?

Overdoing it with cardiovascular exercise may be counterproductive for people simply looking to slim down, according to Shaun Karp of Karp Personal Training in Burnaby. Considering the mass appeal of intense workouts like Tae-Bo, Karp says exercise enthusiasts who work themselves above their target heart rate may not be reaping the calorie-burning benefits from their intense exercise. “To burn fat … Read More

Use It, Or Lose It

Good physical health is a fragile thing that demands a balance of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and healthy body-fat levels, and it takes a consistent effort to be maintained. The key is to analyze your fitness levels by monitoring your physical health with objective measurements such as body-fat, endurance and strength tests. This presents a clear picture and will help … Read More

Water Provides a Low-Impact Workout

If you are looking for a great way to improve your physical fitness and well-being try exercising in the pool. Water exercises are great because they are low impact and a lot of fun. There are many exercises that can be performed in a pool. Aqua running with a water belt, exercises with a pool noodle and pool dumbbells are … Read More

Stretch it Out!

If you take a look around most fitness clubs you will notice that the majority of people perform strengthening exercises and cardiovascular exercises, but very few people stretch. In fact, some fitness clubs do not even have designated stretching areas. Stretching can prevent injuries, improve performance, reduce muscular soreness and it is a great stress reliever, so do not put … Read More