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Overcoming Barriers to Fitness Part 2
January, the first month of the year, is a refresher which brings with it a feeling of newness, time to set new goals, look at the things...
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Jan 27, 20213 min read


Overcoming Barriers to Fitness - Part 1
Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't always easy. After all, there are plenty of potential hindrances and distractions in life....
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Jan 20, 20213 min read


10 Important Tips for Body Transformation
This year, whether you are looking to lose a little or a lot of weight, build muscle or be more defined, here are some important tips for...
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Jan 13, 20213 min read


ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WITH MENTAL FITNESS
Goals. Targets. Resolutions. We’ve all used these tactics both in our personal lives and professionally. I want to lose 10 lbs. I want to...
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Jan 6, 20212 min read


What’s for you in 2021?
As we close out a very long and stressful 2020, now is the time to look forward to 2021. What’s important to you? Health and wellness...
The Academy
Dec 30, 20203 min read


The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is the power source that keeps our minds alert and calm. Every night and/or while napping, sleep recharges the brain's battery....
The Academy
Dec 16, 20202 min read


Looking for healthy, holiday recipes without losing the tradition?
Leek and Mushroom Stuffing – I love this recipe as it’s done outside of the “Turkey” so the stuffing isn’t as rich. We cook our turkey on...
The Academy
Dec 11, 20202 min read


Fitting Fitness in during the holiday season
The holidays, even the holidays during COVID, are a busy time. Fitting everything in can be challenging. This year more than ever, it’s...
The Academy
Dec 2, 20202 min read


Pomegranate, Almond Chicken Salad
4 cups chicken breast, diced ½ cup water ¼ cut quinoa ½ cup sliced almonds 4 cups baby spinach leaves ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup...
The Academy
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Helpful “Holiday” Eating Tips
With COVID mandated gathering limits, this year’s holiday season will look different than previous years. Here are a few Helpful...
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Nov 18, 20201 min read


Keeping Fitness Top Priority This Holiday Season
Each year, many of us set a goal to keep our workouts top priority when things get busy, so here are a few quick tips to help you stay...
The Academy
Nov 4, 20201 min read


Tips for safe Holidays during COVID
With the coronavirus still in full swing and the holiday season quickly approaching, one thing’s for sure: this holiday season will be...
The Academy
Oct 28, 20203 min read


Winter Hiking in YYC 2020
Winter is fast approaching and if we’ve learned anything from the outdoor gear sales in Calgary it’s that the folks of YYC found a new...
The Academy
Oct 22, 20203 min read


A DAY OF REST DOES A “WHOLE” BODY OF GOOD!
A lot of people feel like they have to "earn" rest. From sticking with soccer practice because "winners never quit", to working through...
The Academy
Oct 14, 20203 min read


Why train with a Personal Trainer – Getting RECONNECTED with Fitness!
The COVID closures brought many challenges and changes to our daily lives. Now that things are slowly reopening and resuming, it’s time...
The Academy
Oct 7, 20202 min read


Battling COVID fatigue
We’re tired of being cooped up, tired of being careful, tired of being scared. Our collective fatigue is making some of us careless – one...
The Academy
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Muscle vs. Fat!
Muscle vs. Fat: Clearing Up the Misconception Common sense tells us a pound of muscle and a pound of fat have to weigh the same, however,...
The Academy
Sep 23, 20202 min read


A paradigm shift is taking place in the Health and Wellness industry…..
✖️Calories no longer necessarily need to be counted. ✖️Not all carbs are bad. ✖️Hours of cardio isn’t the only way. ✖️’Diets’ don’t work,...
The Academy
Sep 16, 20201 min read


FALL Back on the Fitness Bandwagon
No one expected a “Worldwide Pandemic” to throw us off our fitness goals in 2020. With everything we have experienced in the past months,...
The Academy
Sep 10, 20203 min read


Thai Style Mango Salad recipe
This recipe comes from Judy Kingston at Serendipity Winery on the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan. It’s best paired with a Serendipity...
The Academy
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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