Archive for September 2018
Post Summer Blues? 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood This Fall
By Dr. Sanam Hafeez, Neuropsychologist For many people, the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. Companies launch into their 4th quarter which means the summer slack off season is done and it’s time to get serious as we close out the end of the year. Between the dip in temperatures,…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Krista Mayer
Why did you choose canfitpro? I chose canfitpro because I knew it was a recognized program for fitness leaders in the industry and I was able to take the courses I needed that was close to my home. What is your “why”. Why have you chosen this profession? I’ve never been good at anything. I’ve…
Read MoreMovement of the Month: Core 4 Lower Body Matrix with DTS
The Stretch to Win Institute ‘Core 4 Lower Body Matrix’ has been designed to improve flexibility in the hip region. It specifically targets the hip flexor complex, gluteals, quadratus lumborum, and the latissimus dorsi. It is important to perform this sequence in a flowing manner (very slow tempo, medium or very fast tempo) to target the…
Read MoreHow To Sell Personal Training (without sounding like a sales person)
By Claire Garrigan “It’s not my job to sell people, it’s my job to train people.” “I don’t want to come across as too pushy.” ” I give good workouts and that should sell itself.” “I don’t have time to sell, they either can afford it or they can’t.” “I hate selling. I hate that…
Read More‘Empty Your Fridge’ Veggie Stock
By Angela Wallace, MSc, RD Do you ever buy veggies with great intentions and recipes in mind? Do these veggies ever sit in your fridge for way too long and start to go bad? Before wasting your veggies, give this recipe a taste. Empty all your veggies into the slow cooker and let the magic…
Read More‘Over Ripe and Almost Bad’ Berry Jam Recipe
By Angela Wallace, MSc, RD Do you ever buy berries with great intentions of eating them, but they sit too long in your fridge and start to look unappetizing? Before you throw those berries out, I encourage you to try this delicious and simple chia seed jam. Chia seed jam is a healthy spin on…
Read MoreGym Etiquette
8 do’s and don’ts to make the gym a more enjoyable place for everyone By Claudiu Popa, PTS, OAS If going to the gym feels a lot like the awkward club scene of your late teens, you’re not alone. According to a recent Ipsos study, 40% of Canadians feel intimidated by the gym. The most…
Read MoreHealthy Hydrating: Drinking Container Hygiene
By Assata McKenzie I once had a client that complained about drinking water. Let’s call her Elle. Elle said she really didn’t enjoy drinking water during or even after our workout sessions because she didn’t like the taste. She explained that she didn’t feel refreshed after consuming water and she hated the smell of her…
Read More5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste
By Angela Wallace, MSc, RD We have a food waste problem in Canada, and it’s a huge one. So huge that it’s referred to as a $31-billion-dollar problem. Across Canada, we are wasting $31 billion dollars of food, which is 40% of food purchased yearly…..almost half! In addition, research has suggested that we are wasting…
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