Workout Tips

Full Body HIIT Workout / Bodyweight Fat Burn

by Michelle'
January 28, 2021

24 Min Full Body HIIT Workout / Bodyweight Fat Burn This Full Body HIIT Workout is the perfect total body workout that combines HIIT cardio with full body strength exercises to give you a perfect fat burning HIIT workout. This workout uses no weights, no equipment, and is a bodyweight workout only, so it’s the […]

HIIT Bodyweight Circuit Cardio & Abs Workout

by Michelle'
January 19, 2021

25 Minute HIIT Bodyweight Circuit Cardio + Abs Workout If you want a killer fat burning HIIT bodyweight circuit workout that also doubles as a flat belly workout, then you have to give this HIIT bodyweight circuit cardio workout a try! If you have 25 minutes to spare then this cardio and core workout is […]

Beginner HIIT Workout – Low Impact

by Michelle'
January 12, 2021

Who doesn’t love a good HIIT Workout? This 20 Minute HIIT workout is perfect for beginners, but will also give a really fit person a run for their money! I do this workout a lot at home on days when life is too busy to get down to my studio and trust me, it get’s […]

Plyometrics Leg Workout & Core / HIIT

by Michelle'
January 5, 2021

Plyometrics Leg Workout & Core This 25 Minute plyometric cardio circuit with additional core workout is just what you need to build strong lean legs and a tight core. This Plyometrics leg workout with core circuit is a fat burning HIIT workout. It is an all bodyweight workout requiring no equipment. We use a lot […]

Lose Weight Now in 2021 With 3 Easy Tips

by Michelle'
January 3, 2021

Are You Looking To Lose Weight Now In 2021? If you are someone who is waiting until 2021 or the new year to lose weight now, then I highly suggest you watch the video below all the way to the end! In this video I’m going to break down how to lose weight, how to […]

Add a Metabolic Finisher to Maximize Fat Burn

by Michelle'
January 28, 2020

People are always asking me about the best ways to maximize time in the gym and how to get the best calorie burn in the least amount of time. There are many ways to get in a good workout with minimal time commitment, but I always stress that a shortened workout schedule […]

How Sleep and Weight Loss Are Related

by Michelle'
August 18, 2019

It is common knowledge that a balanced lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise will eventually result in some amount of weight loss, following the theory of creating a calorie deficit of fewer calories in vs. calories burned; however, what about sleep and weight loss? To put this into perspective, think of it as […]

6 Benefits of Eccentric Strength Training

by Michelle'
July 15, 2019

There are so many variations, equipment, rep ranges, and variables that can be included in strength training; however, I find eccentric training is one that is often overlooked and forgotten. Eccentric training is so valuable in building stronger leaner muscles, but also learning proper form and muscle activation in exercises. There are three different […]

8 Week Summer Shred Challenge

by Michelle'
May 15, 2019

Watch The Video Above For The Quick Rundown of How This Challenge Works and How It Can Help You! Summer is right around the corner……. Why wait to get started on getting leaner and feeling better before the sun comes out? There is no better time to start building healthy […]

CORE Strength Defined – What Is It Anyway?

by Michelle'
April 23, 2019

“Core: the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything” — www.Dictionary.com A popular buzz word in the fitness industry these days is “core”; however, this word is very commonly misunderstood. Many people think of the abdominal region of the body or the well known “6-pack” when they hear the word core; however, this […]

Long Weekend Fun? 6 Tips For Getting Back on Track

by Michelle'
April 18, 2019

With the long weekend only days away, many of us will enjoy the extra time with our friends and families eating and relaxing which is all a part of healthy balance, so go ahead and enjoy! But after three or even four days off, the key to getting back on track is to do it […]

5 Ways To Stay Healthy & Active Over Spring Break

by Michelle'
March 25, 2019

No more classes, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks!! With the second week of Spring Break well underway, have you started to worry about what you are doing for you while the little ones are at home?? With the routine of a school day out the window, it can be easy to lose […]

3 Exercises to Sculpt Strong Glutes This Winter

by Michelle'
February 11, 2019

This is usually a topic that interests women of all ages; however, both men and women can reap the benefits of building strong glutes. Women normally want tighter buns for the image of the popular “bubble butt”, but women should not be the only ones looking to increase muscle tone in their rear ends. Men […]

Turning Fat into Muscle – Is It Possible??

by Michelle'
January 28, 2019

If I stop working out will all my muscle turn into fat? How do I turn my fat into muscle? These are just a few of the questions I get on a regular basis from clients looking to build muscle, decrease body fat, and/or lose weight. There is a common misunderstanding that when strength training […]

Holiday Workouts – 5 Tips For Staying Active in December

by Michelle'
December 10, 2018

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!! For most people just saying this brings on some serious excitement, but for others this is mixed with a little anxiety about how to stay healthy, fit in their holiday workouts, and to not lose all of the fitness progress they have made over the year! […]

4 Benefits of Post-Workout Stretching

by Michelle'
November 13, 2018

With everyone’s lives becoming increasingly hectic, fitting in a workout often seems like an impossible task, which means cutting corners happens more often than it should. For many people, the first thing that gets cut from a workout is post-workout stretching which is actually dramatically reducing the benefits of your overall workout! The below […]

Talking Cheat Days, Hormones and Fat Loss via Precision Nutrition

by Michelle'
October 8, 2018

Lately I have been having a lot of chats with clients about allowing themselves cheat days, I know sounds weird right? A weight loss trainer telling their clients to eat unhealthy food?? Believe it or not one cheat meal for weight loss per week is actually imperative to raising metabolic rate and successful fat loss, […]

7 Tips To Ensure You Reach Your Fitness Goals

by Michelle'
September 17, 2018

Who hasn’t had a moment of self awareness that catapults you into overdrive. Whether it be pants that are too tight, the number on the scale or an inability to keep up with your kids when they play (to name a few examples), there are many reasons to embark on or update a fitness goal. […]

8 Week Summer Detox Challenge Is Open For Registration

by Michelle'
August 30, 2018

Well here we are at the end of summer 2018…… How do you feel?? Do you feel like you fell off the wagon a little bit during the summer? Do you feel like you had a lot of fun this summer (which is awesome!), but didn’t really focus on your workouts and eating healthy? Do you […]

Are you Bridging? 3 Reasons Why you Should Be Bridging Regularly

by Michelle'
August 20, 2018

Any fitness professional has an exercise that they claim to be the BEST for firming and strengthening the glutes; however, when these claims are made, do they provide you with reasons behind why their exercise is so great? Not only is the glute bridge great for strengthening the backside, but is has many other great […]

5 Reasons You Should Be Doing Group Fitness Classes

by Michelle'
August 7, 2018

The Benefits of Group Fitness We all know that exercise is vital to healthy living but there is so much more to fitness than simply “hitting the gym”! What type of exercise should I do? How do I perform certain exercises? And how do I fit exercise into my already busy schedule? are just a […]

Have You Tried Our Superset Strength Class Yet?

by Michelle'
August 7, 2017

We have many different options with our group fitness classes other than our signature Metabolic Group Exercise class. Many of our soldiers have not yet tried out Superset Strength Class If you are curious about what our superset strength class is all about, here is a basic run down of how it works and […]

What’s Better? Single Limb Vs. Double Limb Exercises

by Michelle'
August 7, 2017

This is a common question when it comes to working out. What is better? Single limb exercises or double limb exercises? Answer: BOTH! There is a place for both in a regular workout routine, especially if your main goal is building strength. Functional training is a very broad term used to describe a form […]

3 Exercises for Sculpted Summer Shoulders

by Michelle'
July 30, 2017

As summer continues to roll on, it’s not time to give up on your dream of amazing sculpted arms because you still have time! This is time to start working on your beautiful sculpted shoulders now to enjoy for the rest of the summer! This nice weather is going to roll through to the end […]

Join The Summer Shred 21 Day Challenge – Learn How To Carb Cycle For Optimal Fat Loss

by Michelle'
June 11, 2017

As Summer is Approaching…….. have you already found yourself skipping out on workouts for patio time with friends and family? Have you slacked off on watching what you eat and tracking your food intake? Are you not satisfied with how your current body looks and feels leading up to summer? Are you lacking […]

Are You Ready To Take Our 21 Day Challenge? Start Whenever You Want!

by Michelle'
May 2, 2017

Did you set a few resolutions to make 2017 your healthiest year? To lose some weight? Improve your fitness level? Make more of a commitment to yourself? How is it going so far? We are well into 2017 and this is a great time to sit down and really reflect on how things are going. Time […]

5 Tips To Avoid Vacation Weight Gain

by Michelle'
April 20, 2017

With winter on it’s way out many people are starting to plan summer vacations, but how do we make sure we don’t have to deal with the dreaded vacation weight gain? It’s funny, most people work so hard in the gym and eat so healthy prior to a vacation to ensure they look amazing […]

Improve Upper Body Posture With These 3 Exercises

by Michelle'
January 28, 2017

Growing up as a kid I remember my mom always telling me to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch”; however, until I began to learn about how important proper posture is in living a pain-free, injury-free, and more comfortable life, I never really paid much attention to my posture. Now that I have seen severe […]

The Truth About the Sauna and Weight Loss

by Michelle'
December 20, 2016

More Sweat = More Weight Loss? Does It? More Heat = Increased Calorie Burn & More Weight Loss? Does It? It’s Time to Settle the Score With all the new “hot” yoga and other “hot” group fitness classes popping up, I thought it was time to put the truth out there about the sauna and […]

Flat Tummy Tricks – Simple Stability Ball Ab Workout

by Michelle'
November 21, 2016

We all seem to be be looking for ways to get a flat tummy, build a stronger core, or just switch it up from regular abdominal training routine. There are so many different exercises that have be claimed “the best ever” or “only one you should be doing”, but let’s be honest there are always […]

Functional Training? What it is Plus Great Workout Idea

by Michelle'
October 31, 2016

Let’s chat about functional training a little bit before we get to the great workout idea at the bottom! There are so many different theories out there about what training technique is the better than the next. Buzz words are flying all over the internet and I’m sure you’ve heard at least a […]

Improve Workout Motivation with These 5 Tips

by Michelle'
October 31, 2016

We all go through phases where motivation is high and we are super eager to workout and eat clean so we can look and feel amazing. That phase lasts for a few weeks to a few months, then motivation tends to decrease and decrease as time goes on. Why does this decrease in motivation […]

Customer Appreciation Day-Free Workouts & More

by Michelle'
October 15, 2016

Just as the poster above states: We love all of our loyal clients and wanted to show our love by dedicating a day just to YOU! ALL FITNESS CLASSES ARE FREE! Bring friends, family, and/or significant others to try out a class or two. All you have to do is register to claim […]

12 Minute Treadmill Sprint Challenge

by Michelle'
October 2, 2016

Are you bored of doing steady state cardio on the treadmill? Want to burn around approximately 200 calories In just 12 minutes? Want to experience how I do “cardio”?? The treadmill workout below is considered a “Hiit” workout. Hiit workouts are known to more effectively burn body fat without compromising our muscle mass due to […]

Awesome Ab Workout For A Flatter Stomach

by Michelle'
July 27, 2016

It’s summer time and everyone seems to be seeking out that perfect ab workout that will flatten and tone some beautiful abs. Am I right? Closer to summer the majority of my clients begin asking for their workouts to be more “ab focused” and that they love ab workouts! One Quick Thought Pertaining to […]

Pre-Hiking Warm-Up – Do This Before You Hit The Trails

by Michelle'
May 31, 2016

Going on a Hike? Do This Quick Warm-Up to Prevent Injury! I live in beautiful British Columbia and well we weren’t just given that name for no reason, it really is one of the most beautiful cities in the world (no I am not just saying that because I was born and raised here!) Along […]

2 New Exercises For CORE Strength at Home – No Equipment Required!

by Michelle'
March 17, 2016

There is an on-going debate going on between trainers, fitness professionals, doctor’s, fitness fanatics, and those who just think they know everything about everything about which ab exercises are the best to build 6-pack abs. I am not even going to attempt making a statement about what the absolute best exercise is, frankly because their […]

One of the Best Ways to Build a 6 Pack at Home – No Equipment Required!

by Michelle'
March 13, 2016

Have you ever wished you could clean your floors and work your abs at the same time?? NO? Well you should, because what an amazing way to muli-task! LOL JK 😉 Only weird people like me probably think of these things….. Many people think that in order to get results from a workout you have […]

2 Exercises to Target Your Lower Abs

by Michelle'
March 3, 2016

Let’s keep it real, everyone would love to have a flat stomach and ripped up washboard abs….right? What if I told you that this dream can be a reality for everyone! With the right nutrition and exercising the correct way the dream of a flat and toned stomach is attainable. I’m going to give you […]

3 Tips to Improve Your Push Up Form & A Push Up Challenge For Great Arms & Better Abs

by Michelle'
February 25, 2016

Did you know that (if done properly) push ups are one of the best exercises to achieve lean and strong arms? Proper push up form will also work your core too! Whether you are doing push ups off of your knees or your toes, focusing on keeping your abs tight so that your chest touches […]