We all live busy lifestyles and find it difficult to make time to look after ourselves. Consistently implementing small changes can go a long way to achieving your goals.  Chantal and I met last November.  She is a mother of two and has wanted to regain her post baby figure but was always a little bit short with results.  She Continue Reading

Burke’s Boot Camp is having its Summer  Charity Boot Camp on Saturday, June 16th ! Located at McKellar Park, next to Wavell Avenue, by the tennis courts, from 12 noon to 1pm. To participate, donate on line to the YSB, click here to donate. Then just show up with your printed receipt.   You may have fond Continue Reading

 Most of the time, there are plenty of healthier options on restaurant menus, so being on the go does not mean that you have to let your goals go too.  Look for meals that are high in lean protein and veggies such as a salad with roasted chicken and vegetables on top.  If your selection usually comes with a Continue Reading

60 Minutes did an eye-opening piece on sugar that you must check out.     [60 Minutes via CBS]  

Hey guys, Burke here. Today I wanted to take a moment to talk about Chiropractic. It has been an incredible part of my health maintenance. There are many Chiropractors in Ottawa and I can recommend one that’s convenient for you. One Kanata Chiropractic team that has always impressed me is the husband and wife team Continue Reading

  My Ottawa Kickboxing Classes combine the best of kickboxing and functional training into a killer workout!   Session 1 – Classes begin the week of May 14th and end the week of July 9th.  No classes on June 25th or 27th. Session 2 – Classes begin the week of July 16th and end the Continue Reading

From 2006 – 2007 Matt achieved an unbelievable weight loss of 135 lbs and lost 24% of his body fat. In some respects, that was the easy part because maintaining weight loss is often a bigger challenge. I am proud to report that it has been over 5 years and Matt still weighs the same as he did in Continue Reading

Many people start the year off with the greatest intentions for losing weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle.  Some are successful, many are not. People who do lose weight by drastically reducing calories often gain back even more weight than they lost and find themselves worse off than when they started. As a personal trainer in Ottawa for ten years, I’ve seen Continue Reading