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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…

Take pride in what you do.

Over the course of my life, I’ve been constantly reminded through my upbringing that one should take pride in everything you do and also in everything you have. Take care of things so they last, fix things that are broken, keep…

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…

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…

Want to Live Longer?

Recently I read an article from TIME Magazine with this exact title and it listed 5 habits that if adhered to, can add about 10 years to your lifespan. Here is a summary of what the article said in regards to the 5 habits and what research…