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HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

  • by Michelle
  • December 15, 2014
Looking for a great gift idea for a loved one?   OR   Want to hint to someone that you really want fitness for Christmas?   Gift Cards Available for: Personal Training, Online Personal Training, Fitness Assessments and Nutrition Consultations, Group Fitness Punch Cards, or Just Basic Dollar Amounts to Put Towards A Purchase of […]
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Minute With Michelle – Episode 2: Sleep More to Burn More Fat

  • by Michelle
  • December 1, 2014
As a personal trainer, I find the majority of the clients coming to see me are looking for help for a variety of things, but most commonly they want to decrease overall body fat percentage, build muscle, and improve their body image and fitness level. When it comes to fat loss their are a number […]
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Minute With Michelle – Episode 1: How to Stick to a Fitness Routine

  • by Michelle
  • November 18, 2014
[retweet] [facebook]       This is a question I get on a regular basis from new clients, current clients, family members, friends, and random people I meet in the coffee shop (after I mention what I do for a living). So needless to say you are not alone with being stuck in a “rut” […]
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Pumpkin Coconut Protein Loaf – Guilt-Free!

  • by Michelle
  • October 31, 2014
[facebook] [retweet] Ok everyone brace yourselves!  If you love pumpkin as much as I do you are going to love this recipe! I whipped this up this morning and had to put it out of sight to stop myself from eating the entire loaf! Let’s get right down to business Here is the recipe: Ingredients: […]
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21 Day Slim Down For Santa Challenge

  • by Michelle
  • October 28, 2014
  I AM LIMITING THIS CHALLENGE TO 30 PEOPLE SO CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!! When: Challenge begins November 10, 2014 to November 30, 2014 Cost: $45 – About $2/day & less than the cost of your coffee per day! Ok, so what is this challenge all about you ask?? Well since our last […]
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Living Room Ab Workout – Try it Now

  • by Michelle
  • October 8, 2014
Try this great abdominal workout anywhere! Great for living room, hotel room, gym, office or anywhere you want. No equipment required, just your own body! Post by CORE Conditioning.
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Femsport 2014 – Another Success for the Books!

  • by Michelle
  • September 11, 2014
Well another year of Femsport has passed and once again it was an amazing event filled with a number of inspiring strong women!  I can honestly say competing in this event has become one of the highlights of my year and I can’t wait to do it all again next year.   Femsport is a unique […]
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Chocolate Protein Muffin Recipe

  • by Michelle
  • June 9, 2014
Forget commercialized processed muffins, cupcakes, and protein bars loaded with artificial ingredients and calories.  Why not save some cash and make your own healthy tasty snacks?? Here is the recipe: 1 cup Oat Flour (blend up old fashioned rolled oats in a blender or food processor) 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt 4 Egg Whites […]
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Two New E-Books are Now For Sale in the CORE Conditioning Store!

  • by Michelle
  • February 13, 2014
I am very happy to announce that my two new E-Books are finally complete and are available for purchase in the CORE Conditioning Store!  1. Cheers to Health – Simple Smoothie Recipes and Tips for People on the Go   $5.99  CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW! What’s inside?? 30 pages loaded with: Tips on how to […]
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For The Chocolate Lovers – All Clean Sweet Potato Brownie Recipe

  • by Michelle
  • February 11, 2014
Yes you read the title correctly!  These brownie are the perfect little snack to kill a sweet tooth or craving without doing too much damage to your figure 🙂 Here’s What You Need: 1 medium sweet potato 3 eggs 1/4 coconut oil (melted) 1/3 cup raw honey (could also use agave or sugar-free maple syrup) […]
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Great Late Night Snack Idea – Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding

  • by Michelle
  • January 15, 2014
Well I came home around my usual time tonight (9pm) after teaching an amazing Metabolic Group Exercise class at my studio (Info about classes HERE) and I didn’t have a lot of calories left in my daily allowance.  I needed to get my protein up to help feed my muscles why I sleep and make […]
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Q Energy Supplement is Now Available at CORE Conditioning!

  • by Michelle
  • October 24, 2013
I am now pleased to announce that CORE Conditioning has now partnered with Q Energy!!! This is a great all natural, gluten free, soy free, yeast free, and dairy free supplement that promotes: – Increased energy – Improved altertness -Immune system support -Healthy Weight Management – Stocked with electrolytes to improve stamina, fight fatigue & […]
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GOOD LUCK AT THE USA CUP SURDEL STING!

  • by Michelle
  • July 8, 2013
I have had the pleasure of training this amazing group of girls for the past 4/5 years and I can honestly say it’s been amazing watching them grow into better athletes and young ladies 🙂 We have been doing on-field strength and conditioning sessions over the past month to help them get ready to kick […]
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New Video! Watch This Highlight Reel From Michelle’s Metabolic Group Exercise Class

  • by Michelle
I finally got around to creating a video compiled of pictures taken over the last few months during our Metabolic Group Exercise Class down at the studio. Maybe you have heard about this class and are not sure if it will be the right class for you? This video will give you a great idea […]
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2 Secrets to GREAT Abs Revealed

  • by Michelle
  • June 11, 2012
As a personal trainer, the most common questions I get from people are “how do I get a six pack?” and “what is the best way to tone my abs?”  Achieving a flat stomach is not an easy feat and I can honestly tell you that the secrets to great abs do not involve any […]
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CORE Now Offers Online Training!

  • by Michelle
  • February 7, 2010
If you don’t have the time to make regular appointments with a personal trainer due to a busy schedule, excessive travel, or you are not located in the lower mainland; CORE Conditioning now offers ONLINE TRAINING.  This option is designed to cater to those clients who are seeking guidance and assitance towards meeting their fitness goals, but are […]
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Why Should I Hire a Personal Trainer?

  • by Michelle
  • February 6, 2010
Many people have the desire to become more fit than they currently are; however, the main thing they are lacking is motivation and commitment. Working with a qualified personal trainer provides you with motivation and support to accomplish your personal fitness goals as well as the guidance and knowledge of the most effective way to accomplish […]
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Ball Marching

  • by Michelle
  • January 12, 2010
Increase CORE strength and stability The goal of this exercise is to increase CORE stability, including hip strength and balance.  This is a very basic exercise and should be attempted once the pelvic tilt has been perfected.  In order to perform this exercise properly, ensure you are using the correct size ball for your body […]
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Why CORE Conditioning?

  • by Michelle
  • January 9, 2010
CORE (‘Kor): “the central, innermost, or most essential part of anything” www.dictionary.com The CORE is the foundation of the body and essential to optimal sports performance and injury prevention. We take this statement into everyday life with CORE Conditioning because following a regular fitness routine becomes the CORE behind promoting optimal quality of life and […]
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Single Leg Ball Curl

  • by Michelle
Increase hamstring and gluteal strength   This exercise concentrates on increasing hamstring strength, but also increases CORE strength and stability due to the instability provided by having only one leg on the ball.  This is an advanced exercise that should be performed only once a double leg ball curl has been perfected. The single leg ball […]
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Ball Bridge

  • by Michelle
Increase spinal and CORE stabilization This aim of this exercise is to increase spinal and CORE stabilization as well as strengthen the lower body.   While performing this exercise it is important to remember to keep your CORE engaged throughout the whole exercise in order to decrease the strain placed on the lower back musculature.  Placing […]
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Eagles Go Back to Roots to Build Strength and Endurance

  • by Michelle
  • November 9, 2008
Original Story: www.kwantlenchronicle.ca   By Jason Jung   Sunday, 07 October 2007 The Kwantlen women’s basketball team is 10 minutes into practice and players are drenched in sweat, lying on the floor and gasping for air. These are the training results of Kwantlen Eagles’ new conditioning coach Michelle Roots. In efforts  to building a lean, mean […]
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Dead Bug

  • by Michelle
  • September 19, 2008
The Dead Bug – Properly engaging and isolating abdominal muscles. In any CORE exercise the most important thing to focus on is ensuring your are properly engaging and isolating the targeted abdominal muscles without allowing any surrounding muscles to provide assistance in the required movements. This is one of the most common mistakes that occur […]
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The Pelvic Tilt

  • by Michelle
The Pelvic Tilt – Find your “CORE” What Is A Pelvic Tilt? Learning how to properly engage your abdominal muscles (CORE) in order to avoid low back pain or strain when performing abdominal strengthening exercises. What Muscles Are Involved in a Pelvic Tilt? Your transverse abdominis muscle (TA) are located deep in your lower abdominals […]
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