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Asian Heritage Month
Jay Raymundo I was born in the Philippines. My family emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba when I was two years old. However, my family made sure that I understood where I came from, and we practiced all the Filipino traditions we could – from food, music, dance, and other Filipino customs. Growing up in a traditional Filipino…
Read MoreThe Medical Fitness Exercise Space: A Growing Opportunity for Fitness Professionals in Canada
By Heather Creamer In her recent article, “Recalibrating the Fitness Industry,” Sara Hodson points out, “We are standing inside an opportunity – to rebuild our industry, …and offer a new product that champions the success of every person that walks through our doors.” As a practitioner within the Medical Fitness Exercise space, I could not…
Read MoreMake Your Gym Eco-Friendly And Energy Efficient
April 22 is Earth Day. It’s a day to raise awareness about the environmental issues we face and the social responsibility we all have to protect the planet. In honour of this day, here are some tips you can implement in your gym, studio or almost any business space to become more eco-friendly and reduce…
Read MoreWomen in Fitness: Jennifer Lau Q&A
This past International Women’s Day canfitpro took time to celebrate its women both internally and externally. The women who are dedicated to making this industry a more inclusive, progressive, and vibrant one. The importance of celebrating this goes beyond just one day and expands to so many women out there. This August 11, 2022, marks…
Read MoreCreating Sustained Profit with Free Products/Services
By Trish Tonaj I remember the days when the concept of “free” was used to capture our attention as part of a promotion. There were very few exclusive offers where business owners were willing to provide goods or services at no cost to connect with prospects and customers. I was around in the 80’s when…
Read More5 Things “COVID Kids” Need from Fitness Leaders
We are in the midst of raising a generation of “COVID Kids” – young bodies and minds affected by indoor isolations, limited social interactions, and the impact of increased stressors at home, school and in the community. Pediatricians and researchers have observed and confirmed that over the last two years, children’s mental, physical and social-emotional…
Read MoreRecalibrating The Fitness Industry
By Sara Hodson The New Year is traditionally the busiest time in the fitness industry: clubs packed with members, classes with waitlists, and gym lovers and newcomers determined to hit New Year goals. Research shows that resolutions might not work, but we are hard-wired to try and make positive changes with the start of each…
Read MoreIndigenous Fitness Experiences: Building Awareness and Relationships
By Santiago Martinez and Beth Yarzab On January 26, 2022, canfitpro Staff and PRO TRAINERS were fortunate to learn from three Indigenous Leaders at a webinar about fitness experiences in their communities. The education was part of canfitpro’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, with the objective of building awareness of what fitness means for…
Read MoreJoin canfitpro in the Commitment to #BreakTheBias
By Maureen (Mo) Hagan Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key priorities for canfitpro. This is reflected in our core commitments to creating a caring community which fosters a culture of continual learning, authenticity, and establishing safe and barrier-free spaces for all. Belonging is critical to fostering safe spaces where everyone feels connected and valued. There…
Read MoreCoaching Clients Through Their Bad Days
Everyone has experienced at least one bad day (week, month or year) in their life. It’s a result of being human and is almost a given in the demanding and fast-paced society we live in. Inevitably at times life goes wrong and it impacts how we feel. As trainers, coaches and those who work with…
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