Whistle While You Work (Out)!
Most of us listen to music (or television, or podcasts) as we work out. If you’ve ever used a workout video, you’ll have heard the dulcet tones of the Casio keyboard somewhere in the background. But all that music isn’t just to keep you from getting bored, or to help you maintain your pace. Did […]
Boost Your Bone Health at WFCC
One great benefit of exercise is improving bone health. Our skeletons are the foundations of our bodies, and it’s tough to lead an active, fulfilling life if your bones are brittle or weak. Women are especially susceptible to osteoporosis as they age. Their bones can become more porous and vulnerable to breakage or shattering unless […]
Guest Post: The Truth about Eating and Fitness
Today we have a guest post from our very own WFCC nutritionist, Maria Pawlicka, who works hard with our members to develop amazing recipes and nutrition plans to help them look and feel their best! If you’d like to work with Maria, please feel free to get in touch with her by email or by […]
The Holidays Are Over. Let’s Get Back On Track!
Happy new year! The winter holidays are a wonderful time of year – full of cheer, good company and lots of food and drinks. It’s also a time of year when it’s easy to fall off the wagon for your exercise and diet regime, especially if you’ve been inundated with family obligations, travel and parties. […]
Move of the Week: The Upright Row
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 Starting Position Stand with legs at a comfortable distance apart — about shoulder […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fit for Life: Pilates and the Art of Aging Gracefully
Ready to get into Pilates? You can see the Pilates classes offered by WFCC here, or you can work with one of our excellent personal trainers to do some one-on-one Pilates work! Get in touch to see how we can help. You’ve probably heard about the seemingly never-ending list of celebrities who are devotees of Pilates. But […]
Shake Up That Summer Workout Routine!
The middle of summer can throw a wrench into your standard workout routine. It’s hot — and the end isn’t yet in sight. Plus, the heat makes everything seem to slow down, almost as if time itself has started to melt. Your 30 minute run usually seems to take 30 minutes, or 20 on a […]
