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A Quick and Healthy Recipe You Can Feel Good About

Thai Quin Cous (3)

Thai Quinoa – Couscous I recently made this dish for a potluck, and someone had asked for the recipe. I don’t cook with recipes usually, but here is generally how to make this very tasty and nutrient dense dish. The … Continue reading

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Stairclimb for Clean Air Week 5

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Change it up! When it comes to exercise, variety is very important. It forces your body to adapt to different types of stimulus, thus preparing you for more types of activity! Don’t just walk on the treadmill, increase the incline. … Continue reading

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Stairclimb for Clean Air Week 4

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Stretching Stretching and flexibility are crucial parts of your fitness and preparation for exercise. Good flexibility can help prevent injury, and allow proper balance between muscle groups as you strengthen! Do lots of stretching of the quads and hamstring. This … Continue reading

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How Do Muscles Work?

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Muscles move our bodies. They help us get from one place to another. It’s difficult to think of many times during the day where muscles within us aren’t working. Even while we’re sleeping there are muscles that keep us breathing … Continue reading

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Easy Moves to Improve Posture and Back Pain

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80% of the population will experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. Strategies for promoting a healthy back can be categorized into physical, behavioural, and postural. Come visit Vancouver’s best personal trainers at Kalev Fitness Solution for even … Continue reading

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Stairclimb for Clean Air Week 3

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Week 3 Tip: Incorporate squats and single leg step-ups on a bench or stairs. This will help strengthen your legs, increase your endurance and get your heart rate up as well. Go for high reps on this one so you … Continue reading

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Fuck Cancer 30 day Boot Camp Challenge *fundraiser*

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Help us raise money for Fuck Cancer, with one of the best ways to fight cancer…. exercise! Challenge Start Date Febuary 1st Challenge - complete 30 days of group fitness or boot camp Penalty – $1 donation to fuck cancer here … Continue reading

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Stairclimb for Clean Air Week 2

Welcome to the Stair Climb for Clean Air Training by Kalev Fitness Solution Week 2 Tip: Focus on two different days of cardio into your work-outs. This would mean doing one day high intensity, which might include a Tabatas class or intervals … Continue reading

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Stairclimb for Clean Air Week 1

Training Program

Welcome to the Stair Climb for Clean Air Training by Kalev Fitness Solution Week 1 Tip: Plan 5-6 weeks ahead. This means look at your calendar, work schedule, vacations etc, and plan your work-out, days and times in advance. This … Continue reading

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$25 Personal Training Special

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Friends help friends stay in shape and save money! So, grab a friend and get some one-on-two partner attention from a Personal Trainer and save even more money on our monthly auto pay program! – 1/2 hr session for $25 … Continue reading

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Christmas Sneaker Stuffer Gift Certificates

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These gift cards are specially priced for clients to give as gifts to friends or family! – $99 for 3 x 1/2 hr sessions – $149 for 2 x 1 hour sessions – $99 or unlimited month Boot Camp, Tabata’a, Group … Continue reading

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Lettuce-Free Salad Options

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Hello kitchen lovers! Tis the season to start watching what you eat in preparation for the holiday food parade. For me, this means SALAD and lots of it. If you’re anything like I am though, you go to the grocery … Continue reading

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Past the Privates – A Deeper Look into Mens Health

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A recent article seen in the CBC brought an important issue to our attention, and we felt it is worth passing along!  Increased awareness towards issues of concern affecting males under the scope of health is definitely something which will promote a positivity … Continue reading

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Cold Weather Comfort Food

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  Winter in Vancouver is finally here and so are the cravings for warm, savory, delightful cold weather comfort food. Here are a few options that will keep you happy and full without adding those extra unwanted holiday pounds. Spicy … Continue reading

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High RepTraining For Building Lean Muscle???

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Come join us for the second of our monthly free personal trainer fitness presentations.   Presenter: Virgil Isaacs   Date: Nov 26th @ 11 am   Location: Kalev Fitness Solution   Sign up HERE     This lecture will discuss … Continue reading

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30 Day Bootcamp Challenge Rules!

Attention Kalev Fitness Bootcamp Challengers! Firstly, we want to say how happy we are that so many of you are challenging yourselves to upgrade to YOU, Version 2! This is an opportunity to take your fitness and motivation to the … Continue reading

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Avoiding Halloween Horror: The Nutrition Edition

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  Halloween is fast approaching, and with that comes plenty of chocolate,candy, and sugar filled treats to indulge in!  It may not be a Halloween horror,  but don’t be fooled, those tiny treats can pack a ton of sugar and calories!  … Continue reading

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How Rules Equal Rewards

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Sticking to a consistent workout regime often seems hard enough, but throwing good nutrition into the equation can throw many people hoping to change their lifestyle over the edge of what they consider to be attainable. Most of us, having … Continue reading

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The Smart Way to Snack

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As the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall, another season begins – the season of food. Thanksgiving eats, Halloween sweets and Christmas treats are no doubt going to provide much temptation over the next few months. It is often … Continue reading

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First Impressions: How flexibility affects your posture

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Come join us for the first of our monthly free personal trainer fitness presentations.   Presenter: Christian Kubas   Date: Oct 15th @ 2:30pm   Location: Kalev Fitness Solution   Sign up HERE     First impressions are initially limited … Continue reading

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Take the 30 Day Boot Camp Challenge

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- Starts Nov 1st! – Go to this CLICK HERE: enter code 21in30 to sign up before Nov 1st and get 50% off… – Want to save more? Sign up for 90 days and get 55% off, click CLICK HERE, enter … Continue reading

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Refer a Friend Special

Boot Camp / Classes / Gym Membership Refer a friend and get one month free! It’s that easy, just let reception know who you have referred and we will credit your account for the next month. If you are a … Continue reading

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Social Shopper, Groupon, Deal Find, online deal site regitration

  Kalev Fitness Solution “deal website” Registration instructions:   Click here to create an account Enter your information into the system to create your account Email us @ info@kalevfitness.com with your 1) voucher type, 2) name used to purchase your … Continue reading

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Meet the KFS Twitterers

As a company, we’re becoming more active on twitter – along with our company twitter account, @KalevFitness, some of our social media staff are active with their personal twitter accounts. If you’d like to learn more about the people behind … Continue reading

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The Power of the Smoothie!

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The Power of the Smoothie! Embrace the power of the smoothie! Smoothies, (if made healthy, of course…we’re not talking about milkshakes here!) work as a rich source of nutrients, a rev of energy, and just enough of a tummy fill … Continue reading

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Appetizer Alternatives – Cheesy Grilled Zucchini, Spicy BBQ Shrimp and Yummy, Yummy Dip!

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Appetizer Alternatives! Cheesy Grilled Zucchini, Spicy BBQ Shrimp and a Yummy, Yummy dip!! In need of a healthier, alternative for an appetizer? Here are a few healthier appy options!   Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Instead of battered cheese sticks, which … Continue reading

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