Muscle Soreness and DOMS
Muscle Soreness and DOMS There are typically three types of pain that relate to exercise. These include: 1) Pain during or immediately after exercise 2) Pain induced by muscle cramps 3) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Each is caused by different scenarios and follows its own time course. Pain during exercise is considered to […]
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 […]
Diabetes and Exercise
Diabetes and Exercise Diabetes is an epidemic that is affecting a large portion of the North American population in particular. There are two distinct types of diabetes that are most frequently seen, one that is genetic in nature and one that is related to lifestyle. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body’s immune system destroying cells that […]
Gatorade Summer Of Sweat – How I Keep Sweating!
Summer can be a tough time for fitness enthusiasts – I’ve had a busy summer with destination weddings, weekend trips, and the stress of owning my own business. I’m grateful for all of these things but having a busy schedule and going away always makes it more difficult to stick to a program and keep […]
Summer of Sweat – Back to the Beginning
I’ve recently teamed up with Gatorade for their Summer of Sweat in order to keep myself on track. Setting goals is one thing, but pushing yourself and staying on track is another, and in order to be in my best shape yet and condition for another upcoming hockey season, I have to stay focused and […]
Welcome to the team, Elliott
Welcome to the team, Elliott. We’re excited to welcome Elliott to the KFS team! Elliott joins us after recently completing his Kinesiology degree at the University of British Columbia, with a passion for helping people achieve their goals and overcoming the limitations of chronic conditions. When I asked him why he would like to […]
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 […]
Spin with Gillian is baaaaaccck
Spin with Gillian is BACK Thursdays at 4:15 pm! Why Spin? Great question, we’re happy to answer that one for you. Spinning is a great way to burn calories – 45 minutes of Spin can help you burn up to 500 calories depending on the intensity of your work out (very impressive in comparison to […]
Women and Weights
Feel confident in the gym and in your body. https://8p9.1a2.mytemp.website/kalev/contact/ Details Want to be lean and strong? Learn how to lift in our Women and Weights 6 week program. You’ll learn how to incorporate weight training into your fitness routine with a small group of like-minded women. No experience necessary – all-star personal trainer Alicia (photo […]
6 Week Transformation Challenge – Summer Edition!
Calling all Busy Women who want to get their body, health, and confidence back! If you’ve tried it all and still have a few extra pounds to lose, apply for the Kalev Fitness 6 Week Transformation Challenge – Summer Edition! https://8p9.1a2.mytemp.website/kalev/contact/ If you’re one of the many women who’s looking for their once fit and toned body, but don’t […]