When it comes to fitness endeavors and athletic performance, most people focus on the visible grind—miles run, weights lifted, reps...

BE STRONGER CHALLENGE - BUT HOW TO ACTUALLY GET STRONGER ?   Let’s get one thing clear: strength isn’t just about lifting heavy weights —...

By Gracia Tanyikoy; coach, personal trainer, instructor, The ACADEMY general manager When we think about getting stronger, we often...

More than ever before sitting for long periods of time behind a computer screen has become the norm for many professionals....

This month our focus is on the importance of not only healthy lifestyle habit but how connection and community is critical in longevity....

Review of the First Month of the Year: Where Are You Now?   The first month of the year has come and gone. Time flies, doesn’t it? Just a...

By Helen Vanderburg Co-owner of The ACADEMY Powered by Heavens The beginning of a new year often brings a sense of renewal—a chance to...

By Ricky Siu   In today's fast-paced world, many people seek mindfulness practices like meditation to find peace and mental clarity. What...

World Mental Health Day  spotlights mental health around the world, to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage efforts to...

By Gracia Tanyikoy   Motivation is like a wave—it can rise high and feel exhilarating, but it can also crash down, leaving you stranded...

What is the RPE? RPE stands for  rate of perceived exertion . The RPE scale is a tool to help us gauge and regulate our intensity during...

Setting goals is crucial to making progress, whether it is in fitness, career, or personal life. But simply having a goal isn’t enough.You...

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is characterized by feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness, often accompanied by symptoms like...

The “ONE MORE REP” Novice Program Embarking on a fitness journey can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for novices. However,...

We all face a range of stressors, both internal and external, in our daily lives. These can stem from work, home, or school. Internal...

The Calgary Stampede is here! Along with it a diet filled with sugary food and beverages, offering a quick and irresistible fix to our...

Summer can be busy, with vacations and kids out of school, group classes are a great way to keep you accountable and in a routine. The...

With warm weather and sunshine finally here to stay, many of us are spending more time outside to get our movement in with things like...

Last week we spoke about meal preparation tips to make eating well-balanced meals easier, this week we will be discussing meal...

Eating well-balanced, healthy meals is a large part of managing our weight and internal health. Life is busy for all of us, which can...