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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…

Quick Morning Workout

Quick Morning Workout When we are short on time and have little to no equipment we are going to want to hit our largest muscle groups to boast our metabolism and get it firing. Now we know that our gluts are the biggest muscles in the body and the majority of our weight is carried…

What is an essential piece of equipment for a home gym?

What is an essential piece of equipment for a home gym? We have been getting a lot of questions lately about what is an essential piece of gym equipment when putting together a home gym.  Through my experience people really tend to over think fitness in general and they also think they need the newest…

Is Warming Up Essential for a Good Workout?

Is Warming Up Essential for a Good Workout? We’ve all showed up to the gym really wanting to skip our warm-up and just get right into it- I can’t blame you. Warm-ups are boring, methodical, and definitely does not feel like any “gains” are happening at that time. Exercise is an important part of leading…

What we focus on during our hockey training sessions (in and off season)

What we focus on during our hockey training sessions (in and off season) First of all the main reason why I chose to become a trainer over 10 years ago was to help young hockey players reach their goals. It is my biggest passion when it comes to my career. I don’t only want to…

3 Variations of Back Exercises from Beginner to Advance

3 Variations of Back Exercises from Beginner to Advance In a world where we sit at a desk, are hunched over our phones and rarely pull our shoulders back, these exercises are so important. Not only will they help with your posture and prevent neck/back pain, they should also be included in any workout routine.…

The Evolution of my Fitness Routine

Hockey was everything to me during my childhood. At the age of 10 we started having off-ice training sessions. So I guess that is when you could say my gym workouts started. We were not lifting weights, but working on our hand eye coordination and plyometric and explosive power. I’ll be honest when I say…

Things to Avoid When Hiring an Edmonton Personal Trainer

We are so lucky to have access to some of the best personal trainers in Edmonton! They are knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, and they really care about helping their clients reach their goals. But like any industry, there are some bad apples, and here are some tips on what to avoid when looking for…

Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation- This 1 Thing Will Make Your Week More Productive. So, you’ve got a case of the Mondays… back to reality, the grind, the rat race and all those other ridiculous sayings. Let’s face it, Mondays stink! But there is one thing you can do to help get rid of those Monday blues,which has…