Healthy Living
Why Do We Get Tired When Teaching Online vs In-Person?
By Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas Zoom fatigue is a real thing. We tend to attribute the fact that we’re tired after a full day of seeing clients or teaching online to the fact that we were not used to doing this in the past, and that we have to get accustomed to doing it now. But the…
Read MoreSweet Dreams: Sleep Hygiene Tips
Sleep. It’s essential for the human body. While we sleep our bodies and minds recharge. Without it, our brains can’t function properly. But, what happens when you can’t get a good night’s sleep? Whether the problem is falling asleep, staying asleep, or not getting enough sleep, recurring sleep trouble can have negative long-term effects on…
Read MoreBody Image, Weight Stigma, and a more Neutral Approach to Fitness
by Beth Yarzab You don’t need to fix your body, but it’s understandable if you think you do. We are bombarded with messages that can trigger body dissatisfaction, every single day. It’s no surprise that you, or your clients, may be seeking ways to change your body shape. Many people are on a quest to…
Read More10 Nutrients That Support Immune Health
By Carol Harrison, RD Cold and flu season is here, and your clients may be looking to improve their immunity. Regular exercise supports optimal immune health, but your clients are likely also interested in how to ramp up their defenses with good nutrition. Reality Check: Health Canada reports that nearly half (~46 per cent) of calories consumed by Canadians come from…
Read MoreRethinking Blue Monday
5 tools to build resilience and change your mindset By David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans Blue Monday happens the third Monday in January and is considered by some to be the most depressing day of the year because of a combination of factors – the dreariness of the winter weather, debt from the holidays, and the end…
Read MoreMember FAQs – COVID-19
UPDATED ON February 23, 2022 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) It is imperative as Canadian health and fitness leaders, we work towards protecting our Fitness Professionals. It’s important as fitness professionals that we lead by example through maintaining our exercise regimes and healthy nutrition practices. We know this helps to support the immune system. Together, let’s encourage…
Read MoreSleep and Cravings: How are the two related?
Do you notice yourself hungrier after a poor sleep? Your mind is not playing tricks on you, this happens and there is a strong link between your sleep and how hungry you feel. What is a circadian rhythm? It is a 24-hour clock that is running in the background of your brain. It cycles between sleepiness and alertness. For most adults, the biggest…
Read More3 Time-Saving Hacks for Eating Well
Your clients likely know the importance of healthy eating but many think they’re too busy for it. What they need are time-saving strategies that they can stick with. It takes time to adopt new habits, so suggest these three and encourage your clients to choose one they feel they can succeed at. 1. Start meal planning. When we…
Read MoreBecoming 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 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…
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