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Abby Bolton

This month our member of the month is one of our own team members! Abby has been working with G&M at the front desk for 1 year now. Many of you know her already but what you may not know about her is how much she has accomplished…

The Secret to Success in Your Health and Fitness Journey

Lately I have been having a lot of discussions with members about what it really takes to see success in achieving better health and fitness. Most think it has to do with the program they are on. Although a good program is highly beneficial…

What to look for when joining a health club or training facility.

1. How long have they been in business? (G&M Fitness has been in business for 35 years) 2. Are the owners accessible and on site, run the business or are they absentee owners? (G&M are accessible and on…

Thinking of Taking the Summer Off? Think Again!

At this time of year, we hear this from a lot of members: “see you in the fall, I will be working outside all summer”. Then in the fall we hear this from the same members: “why does it feel like I am starting all over again?” It’s…

Making Exercise Work

Let’s get clear on something. Getting and staying in good shape and in good health is work. The concept is simple, exercise a few days a week, eat better, move more, but make no mistake it is not easy. Results are not immediate and that…

Are We Making Things Too Complicated?

Over the weekend I attended the Can Fit Pro 2019 Conference in Toronto. Here are a few of the takeaways: Over 70% of our population is considered overweight or obese19% of the population has a gym membershipThe average person consumes about…

Warning! Don't Let This Happen To You!

Let’s face it. Summer is over whether we like it or not. Kids are back to school, teachers are back to work, summer vacations are over, and fall is coming fast. In regards to fitness, and why you should consider this…

Moneyball

Hey, has anyone ever seen this movie? I watched it again, for the sixth or seventh time because I love it so much. Aside from the excellent acting of Brad Pitt, this movie, although it may come across as a baseball movie to most, I see it as…

Modern Medicine and Your Physical Condition

Today, the methods and machinery that our medical profession has at its disposal to diagnose our health issues are nothing short of incredible. Have a problem? Test, test, test, and voila, here’s your problem. They diagnose, and then…

It’s Just Human Nature

Human nature can serve us very well in most cases, but truth be told, if you are not paying attention, human nature can also work against us, at least in regards to health and fitness. Let’s face it, most people automatically, without…