by Laura Longstaffe | Oct 15, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
While some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others, it is generally believed that a healthy adult can enjoy roughly four cups of brewed coffee (400 milligrams of caffeine) a day without any adverse side effects.1 This does not mean that you should up your...
by Laura Longstaffe | Oct 13, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
It’s not uncommon to feel an increasing sense of hunger following a tough workout, but grabbing a gooey cinnamon bun with extra icing after a workout is not ideal. A good post-workout snack provides your body with proper nourishment and helps it prepare for the next...
by Laura Longstaffe | Oct 6, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
The October issue of our monthly e-newsletter – The Fitness File – is available now! This issue covers the following: practice self-care fitness tip: kickback your fitness! nutrition tip: plant-based diet club news: studio closure, vaccine card,...
by Laura Longstaffe | Sep 27, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Myofascial release – commonly done by rolling parts of the body on a foam roller – is often used to help relieve tension and improve flexibility. Using a roller gives you complete control over the intensity and duration. Generally, when using a roller, trainers...
by Laura Longstaffe | Sep 23, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
When you think about “cardio” fitness, what comes to mind? For many people the answer will be running; however, there are many ways in which you can improve your cardiovascular fitness that doesn’t involve running. For instance, as noted in the...
by Laura Longstaffe | Sep 20, 2021 | Club News (Return to Blog)
While your commitment to personal training is commendable, exercising for an hour a day (or every other day) does not permit us to be – for lack of a better word – “lazy” for the rest of the day. While you don’t necessarily need to move every hour, you should avoid...
