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- Feb 26, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 Core Strengthening Exercises for a Shredded Stomach
Been looking to improve your core strength? Our personal trainers in Calgary have put together a list of the five best core strengthening exercises for you to do so you can get that shredded stomach you've always wanted. If you were to ask. . .
- Feb 14, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
4 Simple Tips for Getting Past a Weight-Loss Plateau
Have you hit a wall with your weight loss? You may have run into a dreaded weight-loss plateau. But there are ways to overcome this frustrating obstacle. Here are four tips for doing so. Hitting a weight-loss plateau is one of the most. . .
- Jan 31, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
5 At-Home Exercise Activities to Stay In Shape During the Second Wave
We're somewhat in limbo right now. Vaccines are being rolled out but the threat of COVID remains high. If you have been heeding the advice from public health officials and staying home as much as possible, here are five easy at-home exercise. . .
- Jan 24, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
Are Fitness Boot Camps Worth It? Science Says 'Yes'
Fitness boot camps have grown increasingly popular over the past few years. But are the workouts really worth it? Science is saying "yes", as we'll show in this week's article. Ten-hut! While fitness, bridal, or weight-loss boot. . .
- Jan 17, 2021
- Shayne Jensen
How to Select a Safe and Successful Online Weight Loss Program
Have you been wanting to lose weight but don't know where to start? The ongoing pandemic has certainly made things more difficult for those in your position, but an online weight loss program may be the perfect answer. Online weight loss. . .
- Dec 28, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
12 Easy At-Home Workouts You Can Do With Your Kids — No Equipment Needed!
It looks like we're going to be stuck inside a bit longer, thanks to colder weather and the second wave of COVID-19. Here are 12 easy workouts you can do at home with the kiddos so everyone in the family stays healthy this winter. This. . .
- Jun 12, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
What is Creatine and Should I Be Using it?
Not sure what creatine is? Wondering if you should be using it when working out? In our article this week, we'll break down this polarizing supplement and hopefully provide you with the info you need to make an informed decision about whether. . .
- Jun 05, 2020
- Shayne Jensen
How to Get a Killer Summer Bod While Gyms Are Still Closed
Worried about how you'll get that killer summer bod you always wanted now that all the gyms are closed? While it's definitely tougher without fitness facilities, there's still plenty of ways to get ripped using at-home. . .
- Jun 22, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
4 Reasons Exercising Outdoors Can Help You Lose Weight Faster
With the summer months come warmer and longer days. Here are some of the benefits of exercising outdoors this season and how it can give you the best weight loss results. The first couple of hours in the morning lay the foundation for the. . .
- Apr 24, 2018
- Shayne Jensen
5 Ways Strength Training Help You Lose Weight Faster
If you’re trying to shed some pounds, your mind might not immediately jump to strength training, but perhaps it should! Here are 4 ways lifting weights can aid you in your weight loss journey. The importance of regular exercise and a. . .
- May 15, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Calgary Cardio Workouts and Weight Loss
Looking to incorporate more cardio into your weight loss program? Here are a few tips to develop the best cardio workout for you and enhance your weight loss goals. Although many different exercises including weight training and mobility. . .
- Mar 30, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Fact vs Fiction: 4 Common Exercise Myths Debunked
Going to the gym but not seeing the results? Our Calgary fitness experts recommend purging these common physical activity myths from your mind. Going to the gym and working out is a great investment in both your physical and emotional. . .
- Feb 14, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
Why You Should Stop Obsessing Over the Scale
When you are trying to lose some weight, it’s easy to get overly concerned with the number you see when you step on the scale. While it can be a good thing to check in from time to time, obsessing over this number isn’t healthy, nor is it always. . .
- Jan 25, 2017
- Shayne Jensen
How Mobility & Stability Training Can Improve Your Quality of Life and Reduce Pain
Some of the most common terms we associate with fitness include muscle, strength, endurance and weight loss. However two of the most important components of a fitness regime that often get overlooked are mobility and stability training. By. . .
- Nov 09, 2016
- Christine Jensen
Turn those Arms from Flab to Fab with this superset
Try these 2 Amazing Arm Defining Exercises for the Triceps. Add these in to your next upperbody workout and feel the burn! Superset: One Arm Cable Reverse Woodchops 4x15 (each arm) Standing(one arm behind the neck) Tricep Extensions. . .
- Feb 18, 2016
- Christine Jensen
Friday Morning Metcon
Friday Morning Metcon Go all out for 30 seconds with each exercise then move on to the next one (taking little to no rest in between exercises). Complete all 3 circuits with minimal rest. Repeat 4 times. This will take approx. . .
- Dec 09, 2015
- Christine Jensen
Happy Hump Day
Happy Hump Day FitFam. Give this Booty Blasting Exercise a try! You will be sure to feel the burn ;) Walking Lunges 3 sets 50 reps Glute Machine Kick Backs 3 sets 15 reps Cable Kick Backs (Heavy) 3 sets 12. . .
- Nov 18, 2015
- Christine Jensen
Short on Time? Try my Metcon Workout of the Day
Do you struggle to find time to fit your workouts in? Then you must give this Metcon workout a try. The Full Body Flush boosts your metabolism and pushes your entire body to the limit. Metabolic Conditioning workouts, or MetCons for short, are. . .
- Sep 24, 2013
- Shayne Jensen
The Titan Workout
The Titan Workout 7 flights of stairs 100 Crunches 40 Leg Press 3X (Rope Face Pull 20 & Squat Jump 20) 7 flights of stairs 100 Crunches 40 Leg Press 3X(Lat Pulldown 20 & Goblet Squat 30) 7 flights of stairs 100. . .
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