Why do you exercise?
For most of my life, I got my fitness through sports. I played soccer and stayed active simply because it was fun. I didn’t have to think about “working out”—I was young, moving all the time, and my body just… kept up.
The 7 Priorities of Fat Loss
Strength training, in particular, is key because it helps you build muscle while losing fat—but to truly see results, you need to look at the full picture.That’s where our 7 Fat Loss Priorities Pyramid comes in.
What Grit Can Teach Us About Getting (and Staying) Fit After 50
Grit isn’t about grinding yourself into the ground. It’s about caring deeply and showing up anyway, even when it feels busy or hard. That’s what fitness after 50 is all about. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t even need to love it. You just need to be persistent.
What Grade 8 Grads Can Teach Us About Fitness
At the ceremony, the principal gave a short speech that really stuck with me. He talked about the values he hopes the students carry with them into high school and beyond. They were simple — but powerful.
Alcohol, Fitness, and Finding the Balance: Enjoying Life Without Derailing Your Goals
We’re not here to tell you that alcohol is off-limits. But if you’re working toward specific health or fitness goals—especially fat loss or muscle building—it’s worth understanding how alcohol can affect your progress, and how to navigate it without guilt or extremes.
Use the “Release, Re-lengthen, Re-Teach” method to handle small injuries
A few weeks ago, I tweaked my right shoulder. That shoulder has given me trouble before—maybe because it’s my dominant arm, maybe from an old injury, or maybe it was just a fluke. Either way, it was frustrating. My workouts had been going great—I was getting stronger and leaner every week—so the setback made me […]
LISS, HIIT, or VO2 Max – What type of cardio is best?
We talk a lot about strength training, and it can get misinterpreted as “strength vs. cardio”, when the reality is it’s about getting the right amounts of BOTH.
A simple approach to health and fitness
Kickstart your health this year with simple, sustainable habits: stay active with strength training and cardio, fuel up on protein and veggies, prioritize sleep, limit alcohol, and focus on a positive mindset. Small, consistent steps lead to lasting well-being!
