Fitness and Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes mellitus is defined as a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. In 2011 diabetes was listed as the 6th leading cause for death in Canada. At the moment there are no known causes or measures to prevent type 1 […]
Summer of Sweat – the Wrap Up
Summer of Sweat – The Wrap Up Finally, at last, hockey season has started. Just in time to wrap up my Summer of Sweat partnership with Gatorade Canada and see how my performance has improved on the ice. I had my first games of the season this past Saturday. Started the season with a […]
Simple tips for a Healthy Summer
Summer is a good time for many things – our moods (Hello Vitamin D!), friendships (“remember that time on the boat…”) and more. It can be a bit of a menace on our waistlines and overall health if you’re not careful though… one afternoon cold one sometimes turns into six, slushie beverages, a highschool reunion […]
Coconut oil in coffee? Learn how our trainers take it.
I’m not sure about you guys, but my day just doesn’t feel right without a hot cup of fresh coffee first thing in the morning. There is something about that little cup of java that just can’t be replaced in my morning routine. Over the years my morning coffee ritual has changed quite a bit. […]
Raw Valentines Day Chocolate
Valentines Day is fast approaching, a popular day to gift and eat chocolate. Who doesn’t like chocolate? It certainly is one of my favorite foods. When choosing chocolate we might stop to think about the sugar content but it doesn’t have to filled with processed ingredients. In fact, raw cacao itself is chock full of fiber, […]
Busting Fitness and Nutrition Myths
There’s a lot of information out there, and some of which can be conflicting. You may have read some advice that could be doing you more harm than good when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. I’ve put together a list of my 5 favorite myths. 1. Eating fat will make you […]
DIY Granola
An easy way to fuel your day is with nutritious granola. The problem is that good granola can be an expensive commodity and it’s sometimes hard to find one you can really get excited about. Try out this easy recipe for homemade granola. Its quick, simple and you can create any combination your heart desires. […]
Fitness Goals in 2014
Another year commences and with that comes new goals for many. Whether these goals are personal, professional, or fitness related, most of us have something that we want to work toward. Having realistic and obtainable goals is a very healthy part of life and we encourage you to continually strive for excellence here at the […]
Staying Healthy Over The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means! Holiday parties, food and booze! We want to encourage you to take part in the festivities, and we have some tips and recipes to share with you to make the holiday season a little less taxing on your body. This time of year […]
Nutrition Challenge Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first nutrition challenge! We are impressed with you all for creating nutritional goals for yourselves and holding yourselves accountable to them. Of course there were certain requirements to fill in order to collect points over our 30 day journey. We’ve tallied up the points and are excited […]