Healthy Living
How To Avoid the Gym Dead Zone This Summer
Ah, summer. There is nothing nicer than the long days of summer where we not only have more daylight hours to fill, but the pace is a little slower and everyone smiles more. Our members are out walking, running, biking and hiking, going to cottages or away on vacation to far off destinations. Finally! Historically,…
Read MoreLET’s MOVE CANADA—this is our MOMENT FIT PROs!
As spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner, it is the perfect time to get active and proclaim June 4th as National Health and Fitness Day. The pandemic of the past few years may have limited our options when it comes to activity, but it has also been a vital reminder…
Read MoreActive Aging Starts Now
So much of who we are and how we show up in this world is wrapped up in our purpose. Think about the last time you had a conversation with a stranger. It’s more likely than not one of the first questions asked was, “Well, what do you do?” Why do you think that is?…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gut Health
Our gut is an organ that plays a key function in our body–it breaks down the food we eat and helps our body absorb essential nutrients. It contains healthy bacteria to help fight off disease and illness and makes up most of our immune system. Our gut even affects our hormone balance, nervous system, and…
Read MoreRamadan, Fasting and Workout Options
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It’s a time of spiritual growth. What makes Ramadan unique is that participants must fast from sunrise to sunset for the month. The goal for this month is to develop consistency and maintenance. This means you are not trying to help the client lose any fat…
Read MoreWorking and Training in Saudi Arabia During Ramadan
For the last 15 years, I have worked in the fitness industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Throughout the years, I have experienced Ramadan every year and it has always been a very special month for all of us. In Saudi Arabia, the work schedule completely changes in the fitness industry. The gyms are open from…
Read MoreWorking out while fasting for Ramadan: Salwa Qadir
How did you get involved in the fitness/health & wellness sector and why? As a young girl growing up in Pakistan, I lived an extremely sedentary life. When I came to Canada and entered university, I had the opportunity to pursue activities I couldn’t as a child. I loved music and dance so I decided…
Read MoreBeat Gym Boredom
The journey of health and fitness isn’t a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Having a routine, and even a program to follow, is a helpful way to stay consistent and on track with goals. But while consistency is essential for progress, the repetitiveness of the same routine and workouts can get a little mundane after a…
Read More5 Breathing Exercises for Your Daily Refresh
By Sophia Bennet You may not realize it, but you have round-the-clock access to the world’s most powerful anti-stress treatment: Breathing. Countless studies have confirmed that breathing exercises help to calm anxiety and refresh your brain, so why not try it? We have put together a list of the most effective breathing techniques to keep…
Read MoreYour Clients Need You to be a Responsible Fit Pro with CPR
By Melissa Garcia Is CPR really that important? As a fit pro you’ve probably been asked for your current CPR a lot of times. But why? We all know that CPR saves lives, otherwise, why would we bother? But have you ever stopped to consider the true reasons annual CPR is so important? If you…
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