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Five Hard Truths About Weight Loss – Part II

This is part 2 of a 5 part series about some of the difficult and frustrating truths about weight loss. What exercise burns the most calories? Clients often like to know what types of exercise burns the most calories. I’ve...

June 17, 2016

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Exercise Tip – Medicine Ball Part One

A medicine can be used for doing a wide range of exercises to improve fitness, strength and coordination as well as help people recover from injuries. This type of ball can be made of leather, nylon, vinyl, rubber, polyurethane and...

April 6, 2016

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5 Tips to Keep You Healthy In the Morning

1- Wake up at the same time every day Rock star doctor David B. Agus, MD, talks about the importance of having a consistent sleep cycle. He says in his book, End of all Illness, that it is really...

November 2, 2015

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How Many Times a Week Should You Work Out? Questions to Ask a Personal Trainer, Part 6

How many times a week should you work out? Advice ranges from the very specific “three times per week,” to a little every day. If you’re a little confused, then don’t worry – you’re in good company. This is one...

February 20, 2015

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How I Stay in Shape: Questions to Ask Your Personal Trainer, Part 2

Most people assume that their personal trainer doesn’t need to put in as much effort to stay in shape, and that he or she doesn’t “get” people who struggle with their weight. That’s not always the case… at least it...

March 30, 2014

Take Your Training to the Next Level: HIIT Group Training!

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Take Your Training to the Next Level: HIIT Group Training!

I’m thrilled to announce the launch a group high intensity impact training program, or HIIT Group Training. It’s the perfect way to take your training to the next level! HIIT Group Training is ideal for you if you: Are a...

November 25, 2013

7 Active Recovery Ideas for Your Busy Schedule

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7 Active Recovery Ideas for Your Busy Schedule

Active recovery is one of the most important personal fitness habits you can develop. It helps to keep you strong and limber for your workout days and, more importantly, makes it easier to keep in the habit of regular exercise....

November 11, 2013

2 Personal Training Myths About Stretching

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2 Personal Training Myths About Stretching

A client at my personal training studio came in the other week in incredible pain, unable to exercise. When I asked him why, he said that he had recently started playing dodgeball with the Ottawa Sports and Social Club and...

October 21, 2013

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Category: Exercise

Five Hard Truths About Weight Loss – Part II

Exercise Tip – Medicine Ball Part One

5 Tips to Keep You Healthy In the Morning

How Many Times a Week Should You Work Out? Questions to Ask a Personal Trainer, Part 6

How I Stay in Shape: Questions to Ask Your Personal Trainer, Part 2

Take Your Training to the Next Level: HIIT Group Training!

7 Active Recovery Ideas for Your Busy Schedule

2 Personal Training Myths About Stretching

Burke’s Boot Camp

Five Hard Truths About Weight Loss – Part II

Exercise Tip – Medicine Ball Part One