This past weekend marked the end of our 13th instalment of The Biggest Winner. The Biggest Winner is a 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge that focuses on building sustainable healthy habits for the long term. And I stress long term… Because rather than putting this challenge at the easiest time of year, we put it…
Each year, I am reminded of the amazingness of our community when this day rolls around. Your generosity humbles me. Your spirit impresses me. Your workout astounds me. Thank you for letting my team and I be part of such an amazing of community of people looking to better themselves and each other. Thanks to…
We all know what a paradox is…. So I’ll save attempting to define it. But a Fitness Paradox you say… Yes, this is something I have seen over the years and thought it important enough to bring up in blog format, so let’s get after it. Do you have the ability to come in 1…
Rachelle is the newest personal trainer to the BEFIT Coaching Team. Here’s 7 Questions so you can get to know her better… 1. What do you like doing in your spare time? I love to exercise, read the latest news, volunteer weekly as one of the pet therapy teams at a nursing home, enjoy my…
What do you want in life??? To feel better, look better naked, be more present, be healthier, sleep better… Those are pretty much everyones goals with their health and fitness pursuits, and I’m always thinking how can we move the needle forward for you in one or all of those domains. Movement is a first…
As a fitness professional, understanding energy system training is vital to your success with us in the gym. Because not everything should be about cardio or burning as many calories as possible in a workout! When I see you working out in the gym, I’m typically more impressed by your intensity, not volume, and think…
I’ve done enough consults over the years to hear all the fitness and nutrition myths. Myths that are still around from the 70’s because your friend Betty, (who is not a health and fitness professional or has any visible results to show for her knowledge) keeps spreading this misinformation. Sorry Betty, but everyone knows a…
This is part 6 of a 6 part interview series with the BEFIT personal trainers. We developed this interview series so that you can learn more about the trainers who are having an impact on your health and fitness. In this blog post, we’re chatting with BEFIT Performance Coach, Karen Lougheed. LET’S GO… 1. What…
This is part 5 of a 6 part interview series with the BEFIT personal trainers. We developed this interview series so that you can learn more about the trainers who are having an impact on your health and fitness. In this blog post, we’re chatting with BEFIT Performance Coach, Alicia Simpson. LET’S GO… 1. What…
This is part 4 of a 6 part interview series with the BEFIT personal trainers. We developed this interview series so that you can learn more about the trainers who are having an impact on your health and fitness. In this blog post, we’re chatting with BEFIT Performance Coach, Patrick Minassian. LET’S GO… 1. Why…