Posts by kamilla
Becoming a PRO TRAINER During the Pandemic
During the pandemic, it became clear to me that I needed to re-evaluate my career options – something I have had to do before – and it was not something I necessarily wanted to do this time around. I absolutely love working in the fitness Industry. I have been working with GoodLife Fitness in Toronto for a decade now, and there is nothing I would rather do. I have been a Personal Trainer for seven years now and I have…
Read More5 Super-Simple, Crave-Healthy Snack Ideas
Snacking is hotter than ever. Consumer research has confirmed that people expect it to become a regular habit. Roughly 80 per cent of Canadians snack daily, and almost one-quarter of our calories come from snacks. So, more than ever, quality snack choices matter! Guide your clients to choose better-for-you, nourishing snacks with protein, healthy fats, quality carbs, fiber, and…
Read MoreEmbracing My Virtual Business
I was raised on the grapevine. My first foray into the world of fitness was with Jane Fonda. She and I would meet regularly in my basement afterschool in the 80’s, her clad in a pink leotard and leg warmers, me in my cropped Adidas shorts, synchronizing our leg lifts to the music: up three, down one, hold and pulse. Do you feel that burn? I felt it. And it spoke to me. Fitness was…
Read MoreImposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is the fear of being labeled a fraud, feeling unworthy or not experienced enough to do something. This is common within the fitness industry, especially with the explosion of social media where it seems we are inundated with images of perfect bodies and seemingly more capable individuals daily. It is easy to feel like someone else knows more than you do or can do a…
Read MoreThe Joy of Eating Local: Shining a Light on Canadian Food and Farming
One of the best things about summer is being able to cook and eat outdoors — there’s no better way to enjoy the great-tasting, high-quality food grown and raised in Canada. The movement to eat local has become mainstream, as people strive to boost their health with nourishing foods, eat more sustainably, and support Canadian farmers. Your…
Read MoreThe Poundemic: Shifting the Conversation Around Weight Loss
Almost half of all Canadians experienced weight gain over COVID. As our provinces are re-starting and re-opening, we are going to gain members who are focused on weight loss. As fitness professionals, it is our responsibility to support and guide our members while also providing evidence-based programming, information, and tools. There has been a concerning word circulating in the media: the…
Read MoreVoting with Your Dollar: Top 5 reasons to choose Rose Buddha
It’s no secret that second to oil, fashion is the most pollutive industry in the world. Many of our current sustainability and environmental problems can be linked straight back to fast fashion. In 2017, the Global Fashion Agenda declared that if the industry failed to change, fashion’s impact on the climate would increase by 49%…
Read MoreIt is NEAT to MOVE
When we look back on the pandemic and how it affected our physical and mental health, we will be able to gather a great amount of insight to understand how and why we move. This is evident in what happened when the world entered lockdown in March 2020, and we took NEAT out of our…
Read MoreFresh Ways to Enjoy Burgers This Summer
Summer’s almost here – time to fire up the grill! Get barbecue season off to a delicious start with classic beef burgers. Choose the number one favourite lean or regular, medium or extra lean ground beef. Whichever you prefer, and however you want to dress it up, beef is a delicious single ingredient food, nothing added. Burgers often have a…
Read MoreHealthy Eating & Weight Loss Coach: Tools for Client Success
Weight (fat) loss has been in the forefront of my mind for as long as I can remember. I grew up with a mom who felt she always needed to lose weight. I cannot remember a time when she was not attempting the newest fad diet program in an attempt to finally look the way both she and society felt she should. I also struggled with my weight in…
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