As we approach the New Year, we often to take time to reflect on the highlights of the last year, the people and things we are thankful for and look forward to an amazing New Year. Before you set your goals for 2020, this list may remind you why committing to a healthy and fit…
September Shred
Kids are back to school and now it’s back to YOU! Summer vacations are over, school is back in session and many are ready to make their health and fitness a priority! Take advantage of this natural tendency to turn over a new leaf, so to speak, and commit to these simple 10 tips to…
Shake It Up
“If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done! If you want to change something, you’ve got to change something. Makes sense, doesn’t it? If you’ve been doing the same 4 fitness classes or the same running route for the last 10 years, your body has probably adapted…
Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That
Between work, family and social commitments, time is definitely tight and the number one reason people say they don’t exercise is because they just don’t have the time. The good news is there are a lot of really busy people that do find the time to exercise so how do they make it happen? First,…
Top Fitness Trends For 2019
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…
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…
Family Fitness All Summer!
Now that kids are out of school and the weather has shifted to warmer, longer days, you’d think you’d have all the time in the world to workout and get in great shape. But summer can often lead many astray with their fitness ambitions. Sleeping in and technology such as video games, TV and smart phones…
Get Ripped for Summer
We just finished a 12-week series that included cardio, muscle, nutrition and lifestyle tips to get you in great shape for summer. We are one month away from the start of summer so you’ve got 4 weeks to ramp it up and get ripped. Today, you’ll get 10 Quick-Fix Hacks for really toning and leaning up right…
Increasing Energy and Afternoon Productivity
If you are like most people, you experience a mid-afternoon slump causing a loss in energy and productivity between 2-5pm. If you find yourself relying on coffee, soda, chocolate bars or energy drinks to get you through the afternoon, you’ll be happy to know that there are definite action steps that are much healthier that you…
Top Fitness Trends for 2018
Variety is the spice of life and if you want to stay motivated with your health and fitness goals, it’s always a good idea to try new activities to minimize the risk of boredom and dropout. The American Council on Exercise recently released a report of the Top New Fitness Trends for 2018. Take a look…