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 [...]
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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 [...]
Type-A Blood Type Diet, Day 10!
Type-A Blood Type, Day 10 Check-In Today is day ten of eating according to my blood type (Type-A, vegetarian). In preparation for this change in my nutrition, I set out to the grocery store, thinking I could stock up on food to last me at least most of the week, and started my prep on [...]
Blood Type Diet for Optimal Health?
What is Your Blood Type? At our staff meeting yesterday, all the trainers, receptionists, and group instructors had their fingers pricked to find out their blood type! Now why on earth is that relevant to a bunch of health junkies during a staff meeting? Starting on March 11th, 2013, our EPIC Fitness team will begin [...]
The 2013 Oscars: Fitness Secrets
The Oscars 2013: Celebrity Fitness Secrets Let’s watch celebrities drone on about how awesome each other are while looking totally awesome from their awesome diets and workouts! Yay! The Oscars are this Sunday and I usually just like to judge what everyone is wearing while eating cheetohs and wondering how I will abort the subsequent [...]
2013 Fitness Trends
According to the American council on exercise there are new fitness trends for 2013 and I’m becoming more pleased with the direction health and fitness is going. I’ve been (and still am) frustrated by friends misconceptions about what will get them “in shape” and especially what they think they should be eating. What’s the best [...]
Case Study #4
Read Case’s previous post by clicking here Case Study #4 2013: The Year of Eating Vegetables…and Enjoying It Happy New Year Faithful Followers, Hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve and holiday break, I know I did, thank you friends and family. Over the break I found it extremely difficult to stay [...]
A Weight Loss Strategy
Read Morgan’s previous post by clicking here I’ve had a lot of people ask me recently about different ways to keep those motivational fires roaring and how to make sure you don’t stray from the tracks for those weight loss goals. I’m sure we’ve all had that moment when we find ourselves looking down at [...]
The Dirty Dozen and Buying Organic
The majority of people, including myself until fairly recently, pay relatively little attention to the types of chemicals that might be on the foods you pick up at your local supermarket. The Environmental Working Group has come up with a handy list to help us live healthy, longer lives. The number one offender on the [...]
After a 5 year varsity Rugby career with the University of Ottawa, Sarah will be joining the Canadian team at this year's FISU games in Russia. Sarah is a firecracker, serious about the game and a true team player. She is getting ready for Russia with EPIC Trainer Kayla Hottot..
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