Workouts

October 3, 2011 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

A Personal Trainer’s Guide to Exercise Design

The benefits of exercise are heard everywhere.  Lose fat, gain muscle, improve cardio, look good, feel good, improve sports performance and so on are all reasons as to why people workout.  Many of us will go to the gym with the best intentions but arrive and stare at the large building like a deer in headlights.  For others, they want to get started but don’t know where to start.  How do good coaches help their clients to reach their goals?  Consider the following guide to help you along your journey. 1. Know what your goal is. This seems like a simple concept. ...

August 1, 2011 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Supplements, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Building Muscle Without Supplements? Part One

The supplement business is a multi-billion dollar business. From your local vitamin shop to your local grocery stores, there is at least one isle that contains some sort of supplement. All of these pills and powders help to promise lean looking muscle, a longer lasting “pump”, weight loss or weight gain. Some may work while others will not and cause adverse side effects. Many people can cash in on the supplement business because of  the fact that the government deregulated the sale of all of vitamins and pills you see over the counter today. Because of this deregulation, anyone can...

April 8, 2011 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Video, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

No Gym? No Problem: Paper Plate Circuit Training

The gym can be an intimidating place. Large muscular guys with tank tops on are slamming weights around and grunting. Some females are dressed like they are about to go out to the club right after the gym. For the novice fitness enthusiast, it can be tough to workout in an environment where you may feel like you are getting judged just because of your physique. All gyms aren’t like that but I am pretty sure your gym has that one guy or girl that either yells and slams weights or gets all dolled up. If being in the gym...

April 4, 2011 In Fitness, News, Spotlight, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Core Stability: Basework & Supine Bridging (Part One)

In order to hold your pelvis, lumbar spine and hips in a neutral position a strong upper and lower core (trunk) is fundamental. The muscles of the trunk act as stabilizers for the upper and lower extremities and pelvis. The trunk muscles help transfer energy from the legs through the core (trunk) to the upper body and arms. This is important for people of all ages especially in rotational or asymmetric sports and activities. The core (trunk) muscles form the stable support base for the body. The lower core consists of  four main muscles: ‘the inner unit’ (1) - the transversus...

December 6, 2010 In Spotlight, Video, Workouts By Vancouver Health Coach

Get Fit for Snowboarding: The Ultimate Snowboard Workout

If you are fired up for the slopes and eager to ride this workout is designed to get you mountain ready.  These four moves have been selected to help you build upper and lower body strength, balance and improve your posture. Although it may be the exhilaration of the ride that every boarder chases, it is also important to prevent injuries and this means training off the slopes as well as on. These moves will help build muscle to make you stronger and faster on your snowboard just like the Canadian Olympians Maëlle Ricker and Mike Robertson. So, perhaps not as strong...