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 […]
In The Kitchen
We all get tired out eating the same old thing. It almost becomes second nature to grab the same thing and stuff it in your lunch bag. I’ve always been told that snacking is important. I love to snack. I’ve been known to stuff my hand in a bag of potato chips and munch from […]
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 […]
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. […]
Date night at the gym
Girls, treat yourself! Whether its with your partner or on your own. The How-To: Step 1: Take a quick, refreshing body shower before you go so you feel energized. Be sure to use a body wash with a scent like ginger, mint or orange to amp you up. Ones we like: Step 2: Slip […]
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. […]
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 […]
Healthy Meal Delivery Services For Gym Members
Our nutrition challenge has come to an end – just in time for the holidays! Congratulations to all who kept consistent for the past month. We’ve shared some beautiful photos and learned a few new exciting recipes too. Hopefully, the experience has helped to develop some new positive habits and create awareness of daily food […]