Living the Balanced Life
Those of us who are a part of the fitness industry, who dedicate their time day-in and day-out towards improving their fitness, can sometimes get too caught up in reaching our end goals. Before we move...
View ArticleBecome a Bodyweight Ninja
The Olympics are quickly approaching, and I’m sure you’re all eagerly awaiting the start of your favourite sport or the first event of your favourite athlete(s). Based on my previous post, Superhuman...
View ArticleShopping With a Powerlifter
So, you want to go shopping? Shaker in hand filled with RIVALUS NativePro100, you march to the mall only to realize the trip you thought was going to be a quick drop-in, has become a 5-hour nightmare....
View ArticleThe Life of a Student Athlete
Any student athlete will happily share the positive outcomes associated with balancing an academic schedule with training. What they fail to share is the level of discipline required to balance both...
View ArticleIncreasing NEAT to Lose Weight
Weight loss is a battle many people struggle with over their lifetime. I have friends, family, and clients that have the desire to lose weight but can never seem to get the job done. They argue that...
View ArticleWhy Compete?
Everyone often asks me why I compete, “Why would you put yourself through that?” “How do you diet?” When people look at fitness competitors they see the words diet, cardio, and gym. When I think about...
View ArticleApple Cinnamon Overnight Pr-Oats
If you’re looking for a new breakfast idea that you can just grab-and-go from the fridge, then here’s a perfect recipe for you! It’s high in protein, has a great source of carbs, and will keep you more...
View ArticleA Scientific Analysis of Protein Supplementation
Results and recovery have always been the two staples of utmost importance in any high-performance athlete’s day to day routine. Whether you are a triathlete, a professional hockey player or a...
View ArticleSafe & Healthy Travels
Traveling, for many, can be filled with a whole whack of emotions: excitement, nervousness, the list goes on. But for those of you who share a serious passion for health and fitness as I do, I know...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolution?
New year, new you. That’s how the saying goes for millions of people around the globe. They make resolutions to lose ‘x’ amount of weight in the new year, or to start working out and get fit/healthy....
View ArticleHectic Holidays
Well that time of year is approaching once again…the holiday season. Our already hectic lives turn just a little more hectic with the added shopping, parties, and planning. Don’t we all say at one...
View ArticleWhy Parents Trust RIVALUS
Did you know that one of the biggest customers of Rivalus supplements are parents? When your teens start playing sports, they need a good foundation of supplementation to help with the body’s recovery...
View ArticlePush Yourself
After winning my Pro Card in June with UFE I knew I needed to step up my game to compete with some of the best natural athletes on the World Championship stage. I took my 12-week prep and put my heart...
View ArticleCardio – Love it or Hate it?
Cardio cardio cardio….these words use to make me shutter with dismay at the thought of spending 30 minutes on the “hamster wheel” a.k.a Treadmill. However, I am aware of the fantastic benefits for...
View ArticleDon’t Neglect Your Mobility
Learn From My Mistakes Stretching and mobility, two words that most “meatheads” (like myself) often choose to ignore. We go to the gym, do a little 5-minute cardio warm up on the treadmill then start...
View ArticleZone of Your Own
Internal to the fitness world, everyone gets why you’re obsessed with getting into a crowded, sweaty, and intense area to wear yourself out for an hour or two. But everyone else? Well, they probably...
View ArticleGlazed Donut Steel Oats
I’m a breakfast person. Actually… more like a “food” person. I love to eat. And I will definitely never miss my breakfast. During my time working with The Nutrition Tank, I was able to get a much...
View ArticleMeet the Athlete: Racquel Hutchinson
Only starting her fitness journey in 2014, Racquel Hutchinson has accomplished great success in the world of bodybuilding. Receiving a first place finish in her very first bikini competition in 2014,...
View ArticleMuscle & Femininity
There’s a certain struggle that comes with being a woman that lifts weights. Recently, I experienced this struggle and it was harder than I thought to get over. My body has been consistently changing...
View ArticleTraining Principles
1. Know your why It needs to be strong. It needs to be powerful and you need to know WHY you’re doing something. I’m not a morning person and yet every day I would get up and go to training. Body sore;...
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