Fitness Town Health and Fitness Blog

Gratitude For the Old

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:46:37 +0000

Spring signifies many different things because so much happens during this season. Plants begin to sprout and grow and animals begin to come out of their burrows and begin the cycle of life again. One tradition that that many people adhere to in the spring is cleaning out the old. That's right, Spring Cleaning. There is a lot to be learned from this ritual and it's a great opportunity to bring in fresh energy not only into our homes but also our lives.

Fitness Tip: Finding your balance

Dai — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:25:36 +0000

We spend our entire lives trying to keep things in balance - whether it is our checkbook, our diet, or our body. As we age, maintaining physical balance becomes more important to continuing the activities we enjoy. Here are a few tips from Fitness Town and...

The Ultimate Fat Burner – Sprint 8

patrickv — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:38:29 +0000

Celebrity trainer Tanja Djelevic (http://tanjadjelevic.com/) teaches host Judy Greer a treadmill interval workout that blasts fat and increases metabolism in just 20 minutes.

CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Course Announced

Dai — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:15:06 +0000

Well, its official! Fitness Town CrossFit along with co-host, Richmond Oval, are pleased to announce that on Saturday August 25th, 2012, K-Starr (Kelly Starrett, DPT) of Mobility WOD will be leading a CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Course in Richmond, British Columbia.

Parent Brain vs Child Brain

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Parents often struggle with misbehaviour, temper tantrums, miscommunication, or other challenges when raising kids. Sometimes parents may even feel like a broken record - having to remind kids over and over to use their manners or sit up straight or...insert desired behaviour.

Fit Tip: You’re Sick, should you exercise?

Dai — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:44:22 +0000

If you exercise consistently, you may eventually run into the problem of becoming sick and not knowing if you should continue your workout regimen. Here, Fitness Town and Life Fitness shares a few tips to try out.

Watch NBA Stars LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Chris Paul train at the Nike Basketball Camp

patrickv — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:16:43 +0000

Watch NBA Stars LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Chris Paul train at the Nike Basketball Camp

Are the Joneses keeping up with you?

Kasia Rachfall — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:23 +0000

Do you ever worry about what others think about you? Does it make you change your decisions? Do you “should” all over yourself instead of following your instincts and doing what you want? You’re not alone. Many people change their daily routines – and their lives – according to what they think they should be instead of what they want to be because of fear of what others are thinking. This is a recipe for regret, resentment, and stress.

Couple-up for better workouts

Dai — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:33:32 +0000

Valentine's Day makes this the month for couples, so why not couple-up your workouts? There are benefits to partnering up with your significant other to get your daily exercise - Fitness Town outlines a few of them here.

Elliptical Shopping Checklist: What to look for when buying an Elliptical Cross-Trainer Machine

patrickv — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:39 +0000

When shopping for an elliptical cardio machines, you come across a vast selection of machines ranging from $300 to over $5000. Contrary to popular belief, if you spend more money, you’re not paying for the “bells and whistles” programming, you are actually buying a more durable, stable, smoother machine. With all of these huge sales on all the time like 50% off a $2000 machine, it’s easy to lose sight of what to really look for when making the right buying decision. Here is a simple checklist of what to look for when buying an elliptical machine.