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Let’s Talk Repetitions

Repetition is an essential aspect of any workout routine. Repetitions refer to the number of times an exercise is performed in a set. The number of repetitions you perform in a set can significantly impact your workout and its results. Different repetitions are used for various goals, from building endurance to increasing strength and muscle…

Exercise and Mental Health

After seeing Alexandra Mae Jones article ( https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/physical-activity-should-be-considered-as-front-line-treatment-for-depression-scientific-review-1.6309158 ) on CTV News on Sunday, I was curious to read a little bit more into the study that was conducted at the University of South Australia ( https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/02/bjsports-2022-106195) . Dr. Ben Signh and his team set out to see what side effects physical activity will have…

Vacations and Workouts

We are coming to the dog days of winter and for some of us lucky ones that means getting away to a warmer climate. When we’re on vacation, it can be easy to slip out of our usual fitness routine. However, just because we’re on a break from work and everyday life doesn’t mean we…

Edmonton Personal Trainer: A Key to Achieving Your Fitness Goals

An Edmonton personal trainer can play a crucial role in helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health and wellness, working with an experienced and knowledgeable personal trainer can provide you with the support and guidance you need to succeed. Here are just…

Why Fitness in Your 30’s is so Important

As you enter your 30’s, you may start to notice changes in your body and overall health. Perhaps you’re not as quick to recover from a tough workout or you’re carrying a few extra pounds. While these changes can be disheartening, it’s important to remember that your 30’s is actually the perfect time to focus…

New to the Gym? 4 Things to Not Worry About

We are still in that phase of the New Year where people are starting to get into a fitness routine or maybe have just started up. First of all if you started in January and are still staying strong and consistent, congratulations! Getting into a gym routine is not easy, and that first month is…

Build Muscle with These 5 Exercises

Many people over complicate their fitness routine. When it comes to programming a proper workout routine it is actually quite simple (but don’t tell anyone… that is why the fitness industry does over $1 Billion a year). All it comes down to is push, pull, press, squat and core. If you are only able to…

Barbell Reverse Lunge- Best Booty Exercise?

A question I get often from people is what is the best booty exercise? There are a ton of great exercises that work the glutes, but my all time favourite is the barbell reverse lunge. That is partly because you are getting more than just an isolated glute exercise with this functional movement. The barbell…

Why Am I Sore? (DOMS)

So we are 18 days into 2023 and you are absolutely crushing your fitness goals, but there is only one problem: you can hardly walk. Starting a new workout routine can be exciting, but it can also leave you feeling sore the next day. This phenomenon is known as delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS…

5 Training Tips When Starting Your Fitness Routine

5 Training Tips When Starting Your Fitness Routine It’s another year and another opportunity to make a desired change in your life. For many (and luckily for us) it is getting back in shape or starting a more strict fitness routine. There is nothing better than starting with new and eager clientsdedicated to crushing their…