How To Motivate When You’d Rather Hibernate
We’re coming close to Winter Solstice, the longest shortest day of sunlight in the year, which falls on December 21. Each day we lose some daylight, the nights get longer, and the weather is getting colder. Trying to stick to your daily routine means waking up in darkness and probably heading home from work in […]
Move of the Week: The Plank
It’s that time again: our fantastic personal trainer Jana McDermid from our Pickering club teaches you the proper form for an important exercise! To book a session with Jana or any of our other personal trainers, call our Pickering location or fill out our online form. The plank is a great way to build endurance in both the abs and […]
Recipe: Yummy Trail-Mix Breakfast Cookies!
Check out this amazing recipe from certified kinesiologist Suzanne Poirier at our Bayview location! To learn more about how Suzanne can help you live a healthier life, book some time with her: call the Bayview club or email her directly. We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but most […]
Move of the Week: Tricep Dips
It’s that time again: our fantastic personal trainer Jana McDermid from our Pickering club teaches you the proper form for an important exercise! To book a session with Jana or any of our other personal trainers, call our Pickering location or fill out our online form. Tricep Dips Toning your triceps — the muscles that run on the backside of […]
Not So Deep Impact: 4 Low-Impact Workouts to Protect your Joints
High-impact cardio workouts like running can be fantastic and fun… but they can be hard on your joints, especially as you get older! The knees in particular play a key role in supporting your body’s weight, and knee problems can really curtail your daily activities. If you experience pain or issues with your knees or ankles, […]
Move of the Week: Weighted Plie Squat
It’s that time again: our fantastic personal trainer Jana McDermid from our Pickering club teaches you the proper form for an important exercise! To book a session with Jana or any of our other personal trainers, call our Pickering location or fill out our online form. The plie squat is a simple exercise that has […]
Stay Healthy Over The Holidays
Need help with your diet, but don’t know where to start? Have a consult with one of our Registered Nutritionists and you’ll be on your way! If you’ve recently decided to make improvements to your diet, good for you! Or if you’ve been at it for a while, congrats on all of the progress you’ve already made! It’s […]
Move of the Week: Push-Ups
It’s that time again: our fantastic personal trainer Jana McDermid from our Pickering club teaches you the proper form for an important exercise! To book a session with Jana or any of our other personal trainers, call our Pickering location or fill out our online form. This week, we’re looking at a couple of different […]
3 Reasons Why Women Should Use Weights
Are you interested in getting into weight training, or even just curious? Get in touch with one of our fantastic personal trainers today! Despite the many benefits of strength training with weights, there seems to be widespread misunderstanding and stigma against women using them. Many women avoid incorporating weight training into their workouts, and even women who […]
Move of the Week: The Basic Lunge
We’ve got a great new feature on the blog here at Womens Fitness Clubs of Canada: the Move of the Week! Each week, personal trainer Jana McDermid – who trains clients at our Pickering club – will teach you a great new move for your repertoire. (Feel free to contact the club if you’d like […]
