by Laura Longstaffe | Sep 2, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
If you have a weak core then you are more susceptible to poor posture, lower back pain and muscle-related strains and injuries. When you think about ‘core’ exercises, exercises like crunches and sit-ups might come to mind but in fact any exercise that...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 31, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Intolerances to food can happen when we can’t properly digest particular foods. Symptoms can be obvious (upset stomach, bloating etc.) after eating the particular food; however, symptoms that don’t affect the GI tract may include headaches, hives, stuffy nose, etc. A...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 28, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Fun Fact Friday: Head Trainer Michelle has been incorporating ‘step classes’ into her training sessions upon request! It was so much fun, another personal trainer jumped in to join!...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 26, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
Lunges are a fantastic exercise for your whole lower body, not to mention balance and coordination. When performing lunges, make sure to keep both toes facing forward throughout the movement and maintain a wide stance before stepping back. Stay on your tip-toe on your...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 24, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
What you choose to do first will mostly depend on what your ultimate health and fitness goals is. If you are training for a race or you want to improve your cardiovascular endurance (for instance), then cardio should be done before weight training. If you are trying...
by Laura Longstaffe | Aug 21, 2020 | Club News (Return to Blog)
This exercise – imitating an “I have no money” movement – is a great way to relieve midback and/or rhomboid pain. Stand in an upright position with the elbows bent to 90 degrees (keep elbows tight to the torso)* Holding onto a resistance band – with palms facing up –...
