Team Spotlight – Getting to Know Mina
Team Spotlight – Getting to Know Mina We sat down with Mina one morning last month to put him in the hot seat – our personal trainers are usually the ones asking the questions! We also wanted an excuse to share his headshot. Check out what Mina had to say after an early morning […]
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 […]
Last Chance to Get Outdoors!
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner – hiking season will be coming to an end soon and the days will become shorter. September may be your last chance to get outdoors! Here are just a few ideas from our team and personal trainers if you’re wanting to take your workout […]
Sprains vs. Strains
Sprains vs. Strains At some point, We’ve all had inflammation or pain we weren’t really sure about. Elliott deciphers the pains of Sprains vs. Strains in this educational post. What is a Sprain? A sprain is a stretching or tearing of a ligament (connects one bone to another bone) or a joint capsule […]
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 […]
Lactate: Off the Hook for Muscle Soreness
Pain and Soreness from Exercise: Is Lactate really to Blame? Everyone has heard about Lactate and Lactic Acid. It has been said that this by-product is responsible for the process of acidosis (increase in acidity in the musculature), which inevitably leads to muscle soreness and the “burning” sensation after exercise. However, research in 2004 […]
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 […]
KFS Physiotherapy with Christian Kubas
We are pleased to offer a new service at Kalev Fitness Solution to keep you moving efficiently and pain free! Christian has been a personal trainer with KFS for five years and is a Physiotherapist with our close friends & neighbours, Gastown Physio & Pilates. He is now bringing these skills to KFS to ensure […]