Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and practices that promote healthy and restful sleep. By adopting good sleep hygiene practices, people can improve their sleep quality and quantity, leading to many improvements in their health and fitness. Why is it important? Good sleep hygiene is important because it promotes healthy and… read more
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are common in the athletic and fitness community, take many forms, and can affect any age, gender, and body size. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders include a few clinical eating disorders such as: Anorexia Nervosa – a life-threatening mental illness characterized by difficulty maintaining weight, calorie restriction, body dysmorphia,… read more
Why You Don’t Need to Count Calories
Why You Don’t Need to Count Calories While it is helpful to be aware of the nutritional content of your food by reading food labels, many assume the only way to accurately fuel the body for performance or improve aesthetics is through tracking calories and/or macros. While this method works for some, it is… read more
Protein Intake
Protein Intake A lot of people can become hyper-focused about consuming more protein when they start going to the gym, and you may have heard of a few recommendations out there: 1g per pound of bodyweight 0.8g per kg of bodyweight 1.6g per kg of bodyweight 10-35% daily calories from protein It’s enough to confuse… read more
Body Acceptance
Body Acceptance Most people start going to the gym or begin a diet because they’re unhappy with their current body. We believe a transformation will make us happier, more confident, feel better, and look better, and while investing in self-improvement is certainly beneficial, it may not be the fix-all solution. All bodies deserve respect and… read more
Post-Workout Nutrition – What Should I Eat and When?
Post-Workout Nutrition – What Should I Eat and When? If you’re new to training, or starting to kick your workouts into the next gear, you may be curious about the best way to refuel your body after a challenging workout. With lots of differing opinions and theories out there, it can be easy to… read more
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health Report
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health Report Recently, Canada replaced its 2011 Low-Risk Guidelines (LRDGs) with new recommendations for alcohol consumption based off the latest research. The original LRDGs suggested: Drinking no more than 10 standard drinks a week for women, with no more than two drinks a day most days 15 standard drinks a… read more
Trainer’s Goals 2023
As we approach the end of January, we wanted to keep the momentum going with our goals for this year. We checked in with some of our trainers to see what their goals are, and how they plan to make them happen this year. Everyone gave one fitness/performance related goal, and one non-fitness related! We… read more
Transformation Photos
Transformation Photos With the approach of January comes New Year Resolutions, and you might start to see more and more body transformation photos online to promote change. On the surface transformation photos may seem harmless; what’s there to hate about celebrating another person’s accomplishments? While there is absolutely nothing wrong with sharing your victory,… read more
Dry January
The turn of a New Year is often an opportunity for people to make positive changes to their lifestyle, and Dry January can be one of the most manageable ways to do that. As one of the most popular New Year health initiatives, a lot of people are already planning and pre-empting their alcohol-free month.… read more
