EPIC Outdoors Welcome to the EPIC Outdoors Series. On our website we will be posting weekly workouts that are fun, easy and require no equipment. There is no excuse to not get your workout in, especially during the summer months! Here is the first of many outdoor workouts you can print out and do at [...]
Why Choose An EPIC Personal Trainer?
What EPIC Trainers Do People generally have a stigma towards personal training. Many people are afraid of personal trainers. Popular thoughts are that they are drill sergeants who only count reps until you puke or are only satisfied when you are saturated in a pool of sweat and can’t get up. People refuse to open [...]
Banana Rocks
High in protein, full of raw/live food, high in essential fatty acids and delicious! Ingredients 1 cup mashed ripe banana 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup coconut oil1 cup oats 2/3 cup ground almonds 1 cup hemp hearts 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking [...]
Chloe Masala
This dish is awesome! It has a natural thermogenic affect and is full of anti-oxidants and fibre! Tumeric is a superfood that stimulates the metabolism. This is gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free. It is also high in protein if prepared with chicken. Ingredients: Already made brown/wild rice (1 cup) 1.5 cups chickpeas 2 large onions [...]
How Do You Define Success?
How do you define success? One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a trainer is that there are many different definitions of success. Of course, every individual has a different take on what each measure may mean to them, but most often, I find clients are very focused on the number that appears [...]
How Do I Lose Weight?!
“NEAT” Food for Thought! Why is it exactly that some people start exercising, but still don’t seem to be losing weight?! Well, it could be many things, but there’s no one answer to this question. Every single person is unique and has their own way of functioning. Perhaps the lack of weight could be due [...]
The Top 5 Things To Do Today To Change Your Body in a WEEK!
We know you want your body to change, we know you want to feel better, you know there are quick-fixes and long term solutions to the problem. You know long term is better, more productive and long-lasting, but we understand that quick-fixes have their appeal. Of course, everyone wants results NOW. So, what are some simple things you can do [...]
All Natural EPIC Protein Bars
High Protein, No-Bake Awesomeness! You have to make these bars, they make a great healthy snack and an even better treat substitute. If you would like help in making them, check out our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdB063LI1M0 2 cups dry roasted almonds 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut 2 tbsp. cocoa 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 3 scoops [...]
Case Study #6
Case Study #6 Trainers Training Trainers Hello Faithful Followers, I hope you’ve all been enjoying the first couple of weeks of spring…even though the weather has been bi polar. No worries, beach weather is just around the corner. With that in mind, my personal fitness journey has been going great and I have made a few [...]
Healthy Mac-N-Cheese
Healthy-Mac-N-Cheese Healthy Mac-N-Cheese, does this exist…yes sir. Hence why it is on this blog! Check it out! 2 tbsps of coconut oil 1 small onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsps coconut flour 1 can coconut milk ½ tsp dry mustard ¼ tsps sea salt 2 cups goat’s milk [...]
Who We Are
Founded by Personal Trainers, Stephanie Karlovits and Neil Frotten, Epic Fitness is Ottawa's go-to FUNCTIONAL facility for private Personal Training, Group Classes, Bootcamps and Team Training.
Ghyslain Hotte is an Epic Fitness Sponsored Athlete. He will be competing in the 2013 Red Bull Crashed Ice International Event. He has competed in Quebec City for the past 5 years, but this year he's taking it to the next level. Ghyslain will be in the best shape of his life this year while training with Owner/Performance Coach Neil Frotten.
