Category: Fitness

Tracy Augot’s Fitness Journey

Tracy's Fitness Journey
2019-09-10

Between her contagious passion for weight training, openness about health issues, and motivational Instagram posts, Tracy Augot, a longtime member at Womens Fitness Pickering, is an undeniable powerhouse paving the way in inspiring other women to live their best, healthiest life. We had the pleasure of sitting down with her to learn more about her …

Everything You Need To Know About Our HIIT 45 Classes

2019-09-01

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training which is short bursts of exercise done with the highest intensity of vigor that is safely possible. Every set requires that you push your body’s limits and challenge yourself. HIIT 45 is known for packing an effective punch in a short window of time –making it a quick …

Sculpted Arms – Fitness Challenge

2019-08-17

Our ultimate objective at Women’s Fitness Clubs of Canada is to help women of all ages, shapes and sizes reach their health and fitness goals. That’s why each month we’re bringing you a new #WFCCFitChallenge to help you push your limits to become your best fit self! This month’s challenge, created by our Director of …

Fast Fitness Form: Push Up 101

2019-08-05

If you’re looking for a fast track to sculpted, toned arms and upper body strength, push ups are a must. They’re incredibly challenging – which we love – but also can be tricky to get right. Here are some tips on how to best execute…  -Think of your body as a long, straight line. Keep …

Core On Fire – Fitness Challenge

2019-07-19

Our ultimate goal at Women’s Fitness Clubs of Canada is to help women of all ages, shapes and sizes reach their health and fitness goals. That’s why each month we’re bringing you a new #WFCCFitChallenge to help you push your limits to become your best fit self! This month, we’ve set our sights on achieving …

Fit With A Little Help From Friends: The Key To Long-Term Motivation

2019-07-14

Fitness lull? With a little help from a friend, fitness will feel less “dull” and more “let’s it do it all!”    Here are a few ways working out with a BFF (Best Fitness Friend) can be a game-changer for maintaining long-term fitness motivation:    You’ll have more accountability. You’ll be less likely to slack …

3 HIIT Moves To Get Fit Fast

2019-07-06

The hustle and bustle of day-to-day life can often leave us feeling short on time. More often than not when we’re crunched for time, one of the first things to slide is our workout routine. Fear not, busy fit bees, we have the answer for you: HIIT workouts!  If you can’t fit in a full-on …

Summer Shape Up – Fitness Challenge

June WFCC Fitness Challenge
2019-06-21

Summer is officially here! With that in mind, our Director of Personal Training put together a “Summer Shape Up” challenge to level up your summer fitness routine. Here it is. Cue the sweat!  5 shoulder side raises (10 total) 5 mountain climbers (10 total) 5 bent over rows (1o total) 5 reverse lunges (10 total) …

3 Sneaky Ways To Get Fit At Your Desk

2019-06-17

Ah, summer. The sun is shining. The temperatures are rising. The birds are singing…. Annnnd you’re stuck at your desk. That doesn’t mean you can’t still boost your energy and get those endorphins going. Try this simple, effective workout at your desk. The following 3 moves were hand-picked by WFCC’s resident fitness expert and Personal …

6 Mental Health Benefits You Didn’t Know You Were Getting From Your Workouts

2019-05-22

There’s nothing like a sweet, sweet sweat session. While the physical gains of exercise are well-documented and often rightly praised in our culture (hello, ever-coveted ripped abs and the ability to lift everyday items with ease), not nearly as much is said about the mental health benefits it can have on us. And really, there …