The American College of Medicine recently released a report of the Top New Fitness Trends for 2019. Check out the highlights below and maybe you will be inspired to jump on the band wagon and add some new excitement to your workouts. After all, variety in your fitness programming can minimize the risk of boredom…
Fitness In Between The Feasts
We all just enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast and in one month, we’ll be back at it during the Christmas and New Year’s dinner, get-togethers and parties. It’s easy to see why Americans gain so much weight during this time of year. The holidays can be a stressful time trying to keep up with the…
Take Advantage of Fall and Get Fit!
It’s not as hot, kids are back to school, vacations are over and many people use this time to “Fall back into Fitness”. Here’s some easy tips to put ‘Fitness First for Fall’! 1. Take a Walk Vancouver looks so beautiful right now with the leaves changing color.Schedule weekly walks along the trails on Officers…
Spring Into Shape For Summer – Week Eleven
“People often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn’t have it in the beginning.” Mohandas Gandhi We have two weeks left to our Spring…
4 Most Important Tips to Winning at Fitness
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! It is January 1st and human nature has many of us resolving to make some major changes in our lives. Maybe we’ll decide to start an exercise program, start eating better, quit smoking or lose a substantial amount of weight. Regardless of the goal, have you ever wondered why most people set the…
Time To Get FIT For The SNOW
If you’re a winter sports enthusiast, you’re probably starting to get excited by the amount of snow accumulating in the mountains. But that first day back is a real killer and the day after is even worse if you don’t adequately prepare yourself for the physical demands of winter sports. Since most snow sports are so…
“Turn Over a New Leaf” and “Fall Into Fitness”
Kids are back to school! Yahoo! Oops, did I say that out loud?! September is a very busy time in the fitness industry, only second to New Year’s Resolutions. Summer holidays are over, school is back in session and now it’s time for YOU! Take advantage of this natural tendency to turn over a new leaf,…
Fat AND Fit
Are you carrying a lot of extra body fat? Although our society as a whole tends to fat-shame, the good news is some evidence suggests that fitness is more important that fatness, as the primary factor in reducing someone’s risk for developing various health problems. The message is this….. …..fitness is very important whether you’re…
Low Cost Fitness
January can be tough for a lot of people. Credit card bills are arriving highlighting the additional holiday spending making everyone feel a little more stressed. But many also are feeling out of shape and ready to tackle their New Year’s Resolutions and get back into good shape. It’s cold, wet and dark and all…
New Fitness Activities To Try In 2017
Variety is the spice of life so as many of us launch a fitness program to help us get in better shape for the New Year, perhaps trying something new will keep us motivated and committed. It’s always a good idea to step out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself and meet new people. You…