Why Posture Matters in a Sedentary Lifestyle If you live in Vancouver, BC, chances are you spend a lot of time sitting—whether it’s at a desk, in traffic, or at home on the couch. Long hours of sitting can lead to poor posture, back pain, and muscle imbalances that affect your overall movement and well-being. …
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When it comes to strength training, most people focus on lifting heavier weights and pushing their limits. However, an often overlooked yet essential component of a successful strength training regimen is mobility. Good mobility not only enhances performance but also plays a critical role in injury prevention, muscle activation, and overall efficiency of movement. In …
Move Better, Lift Stronger: The Essential Role of Mobility Training in Vancouver Read More »
Want to turbocharge your gains at the gym? It might be time to give your cardio endurance a serious boost Are you struggling to see gains at the gym despite your efforts? Your lack of cardiovascular endurance might be holding you back more than you think A lack of cardiovascular endurance can affect muscle building …
Cardio or Curls: The Battle for Muscle Growth in Vancouver Read More »
Low protein intake may have be sabotaging your progress for years! This is a missing piece of the puzzle for so many fitness enthusiasts looking for progress. Try the strategies outlined below and watch your progress skyrocket. Picture your muscles as a construction site after a rigorous workout — bustling with activity, repairs, and …
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Whether you’re a newbie or advanced gym goer stability training is a key part of a solid fitness plan and should never be overlooked. Unfortunately in todays modern world of social media and unrealistic standards; its easy to lose sight of the small things that matter and dive right into the deep end of lifting …
A Strong Foundation: Why Stability Training Matters More Than You Think Read More »
You walk into the gym and immediately you’re confronted with red faced Roger on the treadmill sprinting like his life depends on it, sweaty Sally doing a wild superset of burpees and battle ropes until she’s about to pass out and mild Malcolm chilling with a gentle pace on the stationary bike. Your carefully considered …
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I’ll bet the fancy title of ‘Region-Beta Paradox’ is likely something you haven’t come across before. Neither had I until a week ago. I was listening to one of my favourite podcast’s (Modern Wisdom) while at the gym. The presenter began discussing some psychological affects that cause people to be paralyzed with inaction; one of which …
Cracking the Region-Beta Paradox: Its Influence on your Progress Read More »
I was with 3 of my closest friends last weekend having some dinner and a couple of drinks when, as usual, we got onto the subject of health and fitness. A normal topic each weekend considering the boys have desk jobs and I am the fitness man of the group. We broached the topic of …
Age vs Metabolism: Strategies to Keep Your Fire Burning Read More »
In the pursuit of fitness goals, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of intense workouts and continuous progress. However, what many people overlook is the crucial role that recovery and self-care play in achieving sustainable results and preventing burnout. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of sleep & nutrition …
You’re the type of person who sets the time to go to the gym and work your ass off, you have your routine, you’re consistent and work hard. But you feel like your training hasn’t changed much in recent months. However, you enjoy your sessions and don’t want to change your routine – because …
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