Healthy Living
Re-Think “Fit”
Fit is a word that is, unfortunately, too often thrown around as if there were one monolithic version of fit — as if “fit” will look the same on everyone. The problem with the current wide-spread, typically subconscious, one-size-fits-all interpretation of fitness is that it sets us up for failure; it is, at best, unrealistic…
Read MoreGetting in Shape to Run!
Spring is coming (small jump for joy), which for most of us means a greater number of clients hitting the pavement. As a fitness professional, and an avid runner, I am all for people getting outside to be active. But when it comes to running, I stanchly believe an intelligent, appropriate, and progressive training plan…
Read MoreUnplug For Your Health
There is no scarcity of data about the addictive potential of electronics and social media in adolescents and young adults. We are also seeing these same problems in adults struggling to go even an hour without tuning into a device, especially those who spend their day on a computer. There aren’t too many careers today that…
Read MoreSystems That Will Keep Clients Motivated
It is February, which means that most of the world has abandoned — for yet another year — their health and fitness resolutions. Now, you might be thinking “not my clients,” but let’s be real — even those of us who train primarily “die-hard” exercise devotees still have a few “on-again, off-again” individuals. It is,…
Read MoreSpring Training: Find Your Inner Athlete
By Beth Shaw, CEO & Founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide Spring is in the air and it’s time for many of us to restart our fitness program. If you are anything like me, you relax your routine a little bit during the winter. It’s cold after all, making outdoor exercise harder and, of course,…
Read MoreLeading (ourselves!) From The Heart
By Nathalie Lacombe, M. Sc. As leaders in the fitness industry we spend a lot of time telling our clients, participants, and staff that self-care is the ultimate source of health care. We help them find time for their workouts, meal prep, even now mindfulness and meditation. We have them rate their desire to commit based…
Read MoreFood Hacks to Ace Healthier Eating
By Teri Gentes You know how important food choices are and you have the know-how on better foods to eat along with sincere intentions to master healthy meals yet, somehow, it doesn’t always manifest. Something’s got to change and these tips are just the inspiration you need to take action today. Nothing feels as good…
Read MoreActive through the Years: Exercise in Your 20’s, 30’s and 40’s
By Lauren Walker Women I’ve worked with who started good habits in their younger years have far more success long term. They have more self confidence in achieving their goals. Our expectations of exercise should change as we age. When you have control over your health, you’ll have more control over your life. What is…
Read MoreTips to Fight the Post-Holiday Blues
By Kyle Michaud, Sustainability Thought-Leader, Consultant, and Best-Selling Author The holidays represent a much needed, but forced break from work. Of course, even if you gave into rest and enjoyment, the holidays were but fleeting bliss. You have to accept when they’re over and eventually get back to work. The post-holiday blues can hit hard. It’s a…
Read MoreTips to Stay Healthy At the Gym
Dr. Ferrer, MD FCCP You’re creating the new you right now. You’ve made your resolutions and are committed to being a part of the eight percent of people who actually realize those goals. Chances are that one of your ambitions entails exercising more— after all, the top resolution of Canadians’ in 2017 was to improve…
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