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Spring is Here!

Spring is finally here! After the gloominess and cold of the winter months, getting out in the sunshine is always exciting! Spring brings new opportunities to improve our health and wellness, which is always essential. 

Spring is finally here! After the gloominess and cold of the winter months, getting out in the sunshine is always exciting! Spring brings new opportunities to improve our health and wellness, which is always essential.  Outdoor activities can improve our physical and mental health. Being active outdoors can boost our mood, reduce stress, and help fight depression. Spending time in nature and…

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The Power of Rest

When we focus on a goal, it’s important to remember that success is not just about relentlessly pushing forward but also about taking time to rest and recharge. Our rest days are equally important as our training days, but we often must be reminded of this. When we look at rest, we need to remember that our bodies and minds need it, not only for one day a week but for little bits every day.  Get…

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The Push-Up Challenge

The Push-Up Challenge has participants completing 2,000 push-ups over 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. It all kicks off on February 1st, 2024. Sounds like too many push-ups? That’s okay; you can substitute push-ups with alternative exercises like sit-ups and squats or aim for a smaller portion of the target.  It’s free to take part, and there’s a great app where you can…

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Fight Cancer Results

On September 24, 2023, we held our annual Fight Cancer event to raise money for the CancerCare Foundation. This year, $5086 was raised to help Manitobans, with $26406 since 2017!  Most of us can speak to the devastation and toll Cancer takes on a family. We are always happy to partner with CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and do our part to help. About CancerCare Manitoba Foundation All funds…

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Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Love Pumpkin? Want to have a high protein snack? Try Pumpkin Hummus!

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Heart Month

February is heart month and a great time to focus on cardiovascular health. Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. We all know that a healthy lifestyle is essential. Still, it can be easy to forget that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the five major risk factors for cardiovascular disease.  Even when fitness is a…

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Fast Healthy Snack Ideas

Food is fuel, yet we often view snacks as the enemy when it comes to snacking. As fall schedules begin, snacking can become inevitable. Dinners are made later or not at all as we rush from one activity to the next. Meeting our nutrition goals is a balance

Food is fuel, yet we often view snacks as the enemy when it comes to snacking. As fall schedules begin, snacking can become inevitable. Dinners are made later or not at all as we rush from one activity to the next. Meeting our nutrition goals is a balance when our schedules fill up. But who wants to bring carrot sticks every day to fill the void? Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we only eat…

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The 2022 Manitoba Marathon

The 2022 Manitoba Marathon

The 2022 Manitoba Marathon was hot. Cancelled after the start due to heat, many confused runners like myself kept going. While I was given an official time of 2h 47m at 36km (about the time I planned to finish – but the heat! Ugh), I didn’t receive an official finish time. Nobody did. Runners were told we would not receive a final time as we were running the race! So why be crazy enough to keep…

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How To Avoid Fitness Burnout

Fitness burnout is more than just having a day where your motivation is lacking. Burnout is when you continually feel run down, and nothing seems to make that fatigue disappear.

Burnout is not only something we can experience in our personal and professional life. Burnout can happen in our fitness journey. Fitness burnout is more than just having a day where your motivation is lacking. Burnout is when you continually feel run down, and nothing seems to make that fatigue disappear. Or, when you lose interest, your workouts slip down from your list of top priorities.  It…

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Feature Friday: Meet Jodi

Feature Friday: Meet Jodi

It’s time for another staff feature, and this week we are learning about one of our fitness coaches, Jodi. Jodi can be seen at out Pembina location with her clients, and leading Queenax classes. Let’s meet Jodi! How long have you been a fitness coach?For 20 years What is something you would like members to know about you?That I can help with injuries as well. Often, we have old injuries that…

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Move for Freedom

Spring is here it’s time to start planning summer activities and getting outside. It has been a long winter, and we all could use some time in the sun! As the weather warms up and the ground dries from the winter snow, it is easier to get some fresh air and sunshine outside. Simple things like taking a walk, playing at the park, or doing yard work all get us moving our bodies while enjoying the…

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Healthy Cinco de Mayo Meals

Mexican food is now typically viewed as healthy food, but the is no reason why you can not celebrate Cinco de Mayo and still eat to fuel your body. We have some great options to add to your meal planning.

  Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 and has become associated with the celebration of Mexican-American culture. It is a great day to enjoy some Mexican food! Mexican food is now typically viewed as healthy food, but the is no reason why you can not celebrate Cinco de Mayo and still eat to fuel your body. We have some great options to add to your meal planning. Any meal can be…

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Stress Awareness Month

The past two years have been unlike anything we have seen in modern history. Who knew phrases like social distancing, remote learning, or curbside pick-up would become normal? There have been stresses surrounding us all nonstop. Life has not been what we expected.  April is Stress Awareness Month, and it is an excellent time to put some focus on our mental health and well-being. Life is busy,…

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Spring Cleaning Your Fitness Routine

Spring Cleaning Your Fitness Routine

Spring is around the corner. While many of us are preparing to do spring cleaning at home, a change of seasons is a fantastic time to do a spring cleaning for our health and fitness. When we stay in a fitness routine for too long, we can start to get stagnant. Our bodies and minds thrive on variety. Mixing things up can excite us and push us to meet our new goals.  Get outside for some…

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Working on Cardiovascular Health for Heart Month

Working on Cardiovascular Health for Heart Month

Did you know that February is Heart Month? It is a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health and what we can do to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. Nine in ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and almost 80% of…

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Four Ways to make Overnight Oats

Love overnight oats? Want some new ideas? Check our recipes out!

Overnight Oats are not new. Many people have given this breakfast trend a try because it is a convenient way to get a healthy breakfast with little time inventment in the morning. Oats are packed with fibre, helping you stay full longer, and contain vital vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Who can go wrong with that? The trouble comes from…

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10 Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts

10 Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts

The holiday season is here, and time is running out for finding that perfect gift. Sometimes finding the perfect gift is easy. Other times, we need some inspiration. Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, a Secret Santa gift, or something for that special someone, if you have someone on your list who loves healthy living, we have ideas for you! No matter what your budget, there are great…

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