PRIORITIZING YOURSELF IN 2024
As the curtains close in 2023, I find myself reflecting on a recurring theme in my life – the struggle to prioritize myself. The constant demands of work, family, house renovations, and everyday responsibilities, often left me feeling depleted and overwhelmed. My journey began with a realization that neglecting self-care took a toll on my physical and […]
MEMBER Q&A – HOW DO I MEASURE MY HEALTH?
I was asked a great question by one of our members recently, and I thought I would share my thoughts as you might be interested as well. The question was: I recently watched “You Are What You Eat” on Netflix and they talked about Dexa scans. As someone who prioritizes fitness and generally eats healthy […]
WHY FITNESS ACTUALLY MATTERS
It’s only a couple of days until Christmas and regardless of what you celebrate, I want to wish you a very happy holiday holiday season. It’s funny, this is the time of year when I go to a holiday party I get the Oh, I probably shouldn’t have this dessert around you – you’re a FITNESS GUY. It’s […]
STAY ACTIVE THROUGH THE FESTIVITIES!
As we approach the holiday break, we understand that life tends to get busier with preparations, family gatherings, and the overall hustle and bustle. However, amidst the chaos, it’s crucial not to neglect the commitment we’ve made to our health and well-being. In the wise words of our good friend and fellow Fitness Coach, Mark Young: In […]
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MEAL PLANNING
Recently, I had an enlightening conversation with one of our members about meal planning basics. Not everyone is familiar with the art of meal prep and its incredible benefits, and it got me thinking about my journey with meal planning, and I realized how transformative it has been for my convenience and overall well-being and wanted […]
NAVIGATING FITNESS IN A BUSY WORLD
In the fast-paced world we live in, we understand that many of our members lead incredibly busy lives – whether it’s burning the midnight oil at work or flying across time zones multiple times per week. We’ve heard your concerns about struggling to maintain a routine, irregular eating habits, and the frustration of not seeing the […]
NUTRITION AND FITNESS THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The holidays are fast approaching and we’ve already seen some people take a step back from training or their goals to handle the busy times… I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to do that!! This week, Ben hosted a “Fitness and Nutrition Success Through the Holiday Season” Workshop at the gym, and I wanted […]
ARE YOU DOING ENOUGH SELF-CARE?
While chatting with a few of our members lately I’ve noticed a recurring theme has stood out – the struggle to prioritize self-care. It’s a challenge that so many of us face as we juggle the demands of work, family and life in general. The cost of not addressing this challenge can be substantial – leading to […]
IS SNACKING AT NIGHT SABOTAGING YOUR FITNESS GOALS?
One of the biggest saboteurs of fitness, fat loss, and overall health is snacking. Particularly snacking after dinner. You had a long day, come home to a great meal with your family, do some things around the house, and then it’s time to unwind. You grab your go-to snack, put on your favorite show on netflix, and relax. After […]
HOW MANY STEPS PER DAY DO YOU REALLY NEED?
When it comes to getting your steps in, there is more and more research coming out giving more practical and specific guidelines. You’ve probably seen the guideline of hitting 10,000 steps per day. While that’s a great goal, it’s often unachievable depending on your level of fitness and time constraints. (Plus, it’s also a kind of made […]
