Category: Fitness Centre

Resistance training has numerous advantages to the human body that go beyond gaining muscle mass.  This type of training increases basal metabolic rate, decreases the chance of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, and increases motor performance.  This blog will give you great insight about the benefits of incorporating resistance training exercises into your workout.    What is…

The squat exercise has become very popular recently, and it is used in many strength and rehabilitation training programs, helping individuals improve their physical performance and health. Squatting can also help in your daily life. Whether it is getting out of a chair, climbing stairs or lifting heavy boxes, squats help to build the strength…

Every workplace benefits from some team-building activities to connect with coworkers. It’s a way to get to know each other better outside of work meetings and calls, and to take a necessary pause for our well-being. Our private custom wellness sessions are the perfect way to take a work break and reap the rewards of…

In a previous blog post, we introduced why flexibility matters, and provided a few basic exercises to try to get you started. In this post, we’re progressing with these four video demos of exercises you can incorporate into your routine that require the following equipment: an exercise ball, a dowel, and an exercise mat. Give…

There are lots of training methods you can utilize to improve your fitness, and plyometric training is one of them. Incorporating plyometric exercises to your workouts will help you develop power, which is important to perform functional movements and overall athletic success. What is Plyometrics Training? Plyometrics training is a method of developing explosive power….

Everyday activities like bending down to pick up grocery bags, reaching up to take a box down, or moving furniture around the house require our muscles and joints to move through a desired range of motion.  This is why, no matter your age or fitness level, it’s a great idea to try stretching exercises to…

Anytime is a great time to start working out. COVID-19 however, has forced a lot of fitness enthusiasts and beginners to workout from home. So, this article is focused on at home workouts for beginners. We’re also sticking to exercises that require no equipment at all.   BODYWEIGHT TRAINING This time of year, cardio can…

If you’ve been working out at home for the last year, you’ve probably done your fill of squats, lunges and push-ups. But what about those smaller muscles that haven’t received as much attention?   What Are Synergist Muscles? Many small muscles in our body play an important role as synergists, meaning they assist the primary…

As we mentioned in our previous blog post, balance training is important for all kinds of daily activities and is important to work on, no matter your age or fitness level. In that post, we shared some easy ways you can try balance training at home.  Here, our Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor, Miguel, will…

  Though you may not realize it, you use your balance to do all kinds of daily activities, including walking, getting out of a chair, going up or down the stairs, and leaning over to tie your shoes.  Regardless of your age, you can benefit from balance exercises.   What is Balance Training? Balance training…