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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...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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30 minutes of exercise a day can have a positive impact.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, in addition to consuming a healthy and balanced diet, all adults should get 30...
The Academy
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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Lessons learned from COVID – 19 – A glass half full
As the country continues to reopen, through all the challenges and changes of the past few months, let’s take a moment to reflect on some...
The Academy
Aug 13, 20203 min read
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Benefits of a Personal Trainer
Benefits of a Personal Trainer (Also known as a Fitness Coach) Not sure if Personal Fitness Training is right for you? Perhaps the cost,...
The Academy
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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Stress and Wellness
We've all felt it. Sometimes stress can be a positive force, motivating us to perform well at a piano recital or job interview. But...
The Academy
Jul 23, 20203 min read
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To HIIT or not to HIIT aerobically
HIIT training has become increasingly popular due to research evidence showing positive results in weight management and fitness gains in...
The Academy
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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Wellness Is So Much More Than Diet & Exercise
Wellness seems to be the current “buzz word” but what does it mean exactly and how does it affect us as individuals? Wellness is an...
The Academy
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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Reconnect With Fitness
We’ve all thought it before; “I have to get back to exercise, but I need to get in shape before I can join a gym… “ As a business that...
The Academy
Jul 2, 20203 min read
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Tips to living a healthier lifestyle during a pandemic
The fabled “Freshman 15” is a term for the typical 15 pounds freshman gain during their first year of university. With our current global...
The Academy
Jun 25, 20203 min read
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Mmmmmm Rice Pudding
GREAT FOR PRE WORKOUT with an hour to settle in your stomach! Since I do cardio at 11 am and weights at noon I need some healthy carbs -...
The Academy
Jun 17, 20201 min read
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Workout Tips You Need For The Day
Just thinking about my workout today and how I corrected my partner here at home. It’s all about technique and patience to learn how to...
The Academy
Jun 10, 20202 min read
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