Healthy Living
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is the fear of being labeled a fraud, feeling unworthy or not experienced enough to do something. This is common within the fitness industry, especially with the explosion of social media where it seems we are inundated with images of perfect bodies and seemingly more capable individuals daily. It is easy to feel like someone else knows more than you do or can do a…
Read MoreThe Poundemic: Shifting the Conversation Around Weight Loss
Almost half of all Canadians experienced weight gain over COVID. As our provinces are re-starting and re-opening, we are going to gain members who are focused on weight loss. As fitness professionals, it is our responsibility to support and guide our members while also providing evidence-based programming, information, and tools. There has been a concerning word circulating in the media: the…
Read MoreHealthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach: Tools for Client Success
Weight (fat) loss has been in the forefront of my mind for as long as I can remember. I grew up with a mom who felt she always needed to lose weight. I cannot remember a time when she was not attempting the newest fad diet program in an attempt to finally look the way both she and society felt she should. I also struggled with my weight in…
Read MoreGut Health: The Key Role To A Healthy Immune System
With the current state of the world, the topic of immunity has become widely popular. We’ve all become so motivated to keep our immunity in check within the recent year, but some important topics tend to be skipped over when addressing a strong immune system. We know to take our vitamin C, eat our antioxidants…
Read MoreMental Wellness Education
It’s been over 400 days since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While all humans are experiencing the pandemic, the truth is, as individuals we are experiencing the pandemic differently. You may be feeling fear, anxiety, grief, frustration, or any number of challenging emotions. You may also feel like you are thriving right…
Read MoreBreaking Body Biases – Weight-Inclusive Fitness Resources
“I never thought I could be a fitness professional because my body wasn’t ‘perfect’ enough.” This personal experience, and others like it, came through the participant comments at canfitpro’s recent Online FitPro event. The session was Breaking Body Biases to Empower Inclusive Fitness in support of canfitpro’s ongoing commitment to body diversity and weight neutral…
Read MoreMy Hero, My Daughter
I found myself a few years back consumed in a sandwich society situation where I was balancing far too much on my shoulders. I was caring for my elderly mother, working a full time monotonous, solitary job as a transcriptionist/editor, and caring for my small family. I had gained a significant amount of weight which…
Read MoreReturning to Fitness Post-Injury
We have seen this scenario many times. Your client gets injured and spends time in rehab. They have worked with their physio and are ready for more, now what? Many clients are in that limbo of finishing rehab but not ready for running, strength training, and circuits. They have tried running five kilometers, attended a cross fit class, or attempted their usual sets and reps and it’s just not working. They are in pain,…
Read MoreIs The Fitness Industry Failing Those With Obesity?
Despite a plethora of gyms and diet solutions offered in our communities, obesity is still on the rise. In August 2020, Obesity Canada released its newest clinical practice guidelines. As a fitness professional, this article highlighted just how much the fitness industry is failing Canadians with excess weight. Rather than helping people with obesity, many fitness solutions may be…
Read MoreLeadHERship Resources: A Reading and Listening List From Women Who Influence
Leaders read and readers lead. You may have heard this leadership correlation in the past. The right piece of content can shift your perspective, spark an idea, or create an opportunity just when you need it. Throughout the Women Who Influence event on March 8, 2021, the presenters shared powerful strategies to help attendees face…
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