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The Need to Hire

I wrote an article similar to this a few years ago, but I was recently inspired or rather, frustrated, to write something similar again. I was recently at the gym for a few hours to do some work, (yes, I was actually there), and during those…

kate ostryhon-lumsden

Kate has been self employed for 32 years and has always had a hectic schedule with a busy real estate business going from appointment to appointment. This caused her to put what she knew was important, her own health, on the back…

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…

I'm Not Losing Weight! Exercise Doesn't Work!

You decide that it’s time. Time to make a change. You want to lose 20 or 30lbs and you know that exercise is going to help burn that fat, so you do what most do and join the gym. You start working out 3 or 4 times a…

Manage your priorities, not your time.

No time. After all of these years running this health club, trying to figure out why more people don’t exercise regularly, we have finally concluded by researching, surveying, asking, listening, etc., that the number one reason people give…

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…

Eric and Bobbi Vickers

Eric and Bobbi both got into working out and lifting weights around the same time about seven and a half years ago and have been working out together even since. Bobbi got started into it after graduating from the paramedic program and wanted…

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…

The Simulators

Ever been in a simulator? Cool aye! Just like the real thing. The objective of any simulator is to put the user in a situation and an environment that seems so real, that he or she is convinced that it is real. It’s virtual reality. If…

Prioritize Your Workout Plan for Better Results

Here’s some important information that will help you achieve your goals quicker if you are not already aware. When I walk through the gym periodically, especially if I spend some time there, I notice pretty much everything. Usually,…