by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 4, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Weight machines are often considered a quick and dirty way of improving one’s strength since increasing or decreasing weights is much easier and faster (often moving a pin or dial) and there is less focus on proper form and technique (often resulting in less...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 31, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
We are excited to announce that we now have a Virtual Training package! This package is great for clients who are not yet ready to return to in-studio training or for those who need to self-isolate but want to stay active! Call us for more information 604-224-BODY...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 29, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
1) Aerobic fitness: Aerobic activities condition your heart and lungs. Aerobic means “with oxygen.” The purpose of aerobic conditioning is to increase the amount of oxygen that is delivered to your muscles, which allows them to work longer. Any activity...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 27, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Should I do upper and lower body strength training in separate workout sessions? There’s no need to choose between legs/glutes and arms/back on a single strength day; you can incorporate all muscle groups into your routine without risking injury, as long as you don’t...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 22, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
As humans we are constantly growing and learning. It’s important to realize that in life – and living – there is no failure, only feedback. At some point in your life, when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals, you will get off track,...
by Laura Longstaffe | Jul 20, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
When you’ve been training for a while and have noticed little to no progress in weight loss (or strength gains), you have likely reached what we call a plateau. This means that your body has become too used to the activities and/or exercises you have been doing...
