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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are ALL busy.  We are ALL tired after work.  We ALL have things to do and people to call.  BUT you have to make it happen.  Weight Loss.  Feeling Better.  Looking Better.  Building Muscle.  Being Healthy.  Looking and feeling GREAT.  You have to make it happen.  This is the year – 2012 is YOUR [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/goal_setting.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1380" title="goal_setting" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/goal_setting-300x193.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="193" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">We are ALL busy.  We are ALL tired after work.  We ALL have things to do and people to call.  BUT you have to make it happen.  <strong>Weight Loss.  Feeling Better.  Looking Better.  Building Muscle.  Being Healthy.  Looking and feeling GREAT.  </strong>You have to make it happen.  This is the year – 2012 is YOUR year – your year to finally get into the gym and to love it.  Enough excuses.  You want it?  GO GET IT.  It’s yours for the taking.  BUT YOU HAVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.  <strong><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/top-5-reasons-why-hiring-a-good-personal-trainer/"><span style="color: #000000;">Hire a Personal Trainer</span></a>.  </strong><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/5-tips-for-goal-setting-success/"><span style="color: #000000;">Set Goals</span></a>.  Join a <strong>FUN, REWARDING, <a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/6-reasons-xfit-in-prince-george/"><span style="color: #000000;">group fitness class </span></a></strong><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/6-reasons-xfit-in-prince-george/"><span style="color: #000000;">like</span></a><strong><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/6-reasons-xfit-in-prince-george/"><span style="color: #000000;"> XFIT</span></a>.  </strong>Do everything you have to do to be successful and you will experience success.   MAKE. IT. HAPPEN.</span></p>
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		<title>Gourmet Jay’s Low Carb Recipes: Asian Lettuce Wraps</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dieting doesn&#8217;t mean food has to taste bad.  A little elbow grease and some creativity can go a long ways! These are an awesomely tasty meal for those of you watching your carbohydrates, and easy to prepare too! INGREDIENTS YOU&#8217;LL NEED A lean protein source &#8211; 4-6oz (depending on your caloric needs) chicken breast, lean [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/10865-410x250___Selected.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1373" title="10865-410x250___Selected" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/10865-410x250___Selected-300x182.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="182" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">Dieting doesn&#8217;t mean food has to taste bad.  A little elbow grease and some creativity can go a long ways! These are an awesomely tasty meal for those of you watching your carbohydrates, and easy to prepare too!</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">INGREDIENTS YOU&#8217;LL NEED</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A lean protein source</span> &#8211; 4-6oz (depending on your caloric needs) chicken breast, lean steak (Flank, Round, Sirloin) cut into 1&#8243; strips, or shrimp (tail removed)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stir-fry Vegetables</span> &#8211; I like to use red, green, and orange peppers, as well as mushrooms, onion, and occasionally carrots (add or subtract for your own flavor)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lettuce</span> &#8211; 3-4 LARGE full leafs of romaine, greenleaf, or butter lettuce (the key is big leaves here)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sauce</span> &#8211; low-sodium soy sauce, chili paste, corn starch, 1 clove garlic (fresh, can be whole or pre-minced), 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh, can be whole or pre-minced) and 3/4 tablespoon splenda</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Finely sliced almonds</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Extra virgin olive oil</span> - 1-2 tablespoons<span id="more-1372"></span></span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">DIRECTIONS</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Finely chop 1 clove garlic and ginger (unless it&#8217;s pre-minced), cut up all your veggies into 0.5&#8243; strips,</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Slice your lean protein into 3/4&#8243;-1&#8243; strips</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Preheat a non-stick pan to medium-high heat and add 1-2 tbsp olive oil (depending on your fat/calorie needs).</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Brown the meat in the pan with the diced garlic and ginger.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Add the veggies when the meat is browned on all sides (the meat doesn&#8217;t have to be totally cooked yet)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Prepare the sauce &#8211; 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp chili paste, 1/2 tsp corn starch, 3/4 tbsp splenda</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">When the protein is cooked through and the veggies are firm but no longer crunchy, stir in the sauce &#8211; it is spicy and sweet (and low calorie), and then toss the stir fry in the sauce and let it cook for about 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Spoon your stir fry on top of your large lettuce leaves, sprinkle on the thinly sliced almonds (Again, depends on your calorie needs here) and then roll them up like a tortilla, leaving the stem area of the lettuce open.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Use the appropriate amount of protein source, and add all the veggies you desire. The more you have to eat, and depending on the size of the leaves, the more lettuce wraps you&#8217;ll make. I generally make 2-3 wraps, again depending on lettuce size.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This recipe is essentially zero impact carbs, and kind of a spicy-teriyaki like sauce. Don&#8217;t use too much sauce or it&#8217;ll be really runny and messy. Less is more!</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Happy eating!</span></p>
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		<title>2011 – Xconditioning Athletes: A Year in Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year we at Xconditioning play home to athletes of many different ages and sports – we are after all Prince George’s Athletic Performance home – and every year our athletic training helps athletes improve their strength, speed, and conditioning, and advance in their sport.  Let’s take a look at what some of our current [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/connyslider.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-427" title="connyslider" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/connyslider-300x184.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="184" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">Every year we at Xconditioning play home to athletes of many different ages and sports – we are after all <strong>Prince George’s</strong> Athletic Performance home – and every year our athletic training helps athletes improve their strength, speed, and conditioning, and advance in their sport.  Let’s take a look at what some of our current advanced athletes have done this year athletically:<span id="more-1305"></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">TEAM STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Xconditioning was once again the off-ice, in-season home of the <a href="http://pgcougars.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Prince George Cougars</span></a> (WHL), the <a href="http://www.sprucekings.bc.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Prince George Spruce Kings</span></a>, and the <a href="http://http://cariboocougars.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Major Midget Cariboo Cougars</span></a>.  All of the best local hockey turn to Xconditioning for their athletic needs.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY ATHLETES</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://lightning.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8475792" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Brett Connolly</span></a> – Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL – Brett has been at Xconditioning for 3 years now (this summer was part time with us) and only one year after being drafted 6<sup>th</sup> overall, Brett made the jump from the WHL to the NHL, and was also a part of Team Canada for the World Junior Championships.  Brett is playing at the highest level possible in his sport – a testament to his hard work and dedication both on and off the ice.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1987" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Nick Drazenovic </span></a>– Springfield Falcons, AHL – Nick spent his first summer with Xconditioning in 2011, training hard all summer with CIS athlete Garrett Thiessen.  Nick is an incredibly hard worker and has 20 points in 17 games so far this season.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">MAJOR JUNIOR AND JUNIOR HOCKEY ATHLETES</span></h2>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.pgcougars.com/roster/show/id/918" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Dan Gibb</span></a> – Prince George Cougars, WHL – Dan has been with Xconditioning for 4 years, having started with us while playing for the Cariboo Cougars (Major Midget). Dan is incredibly strong and athletic, and is in his third season with the Prince George Cougars (WHL) as one of their top defensemen.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.westsidewarriors.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=3597&amp;clientID=1414&amp;pageID=11561" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Seb Lloyd</span></a> – Westside Warriors, BCHL – Seb is a long-time resident with Xconditioning – he started with us as a very undersized 14 year-old 4 years ago.  Seb has worked incredibly hard during his time with us, and has turned himself into a top-liner in the always competitive BCHL (Junior A), having played for the Cariboo Cougars (Major Midget) for the 2 previous seasons.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.kijhl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=2223&amp;leagueID=5221&amp;teamID=305559&amp;playerID=813159" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">Matt Dimor</span></a> – Kamloops Storm, KIJHL – Matt spent his first summer with Xconditioning this year, making great strides in his strength, athleticism, and conditioning.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">UNIVERSITY ATHLETES</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Hockey:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Justin Fillion</strong> – Michigan Tech, NCAA Div 1 – Justin has been a part of Xconditioning for numerous summers, and played 3 seasons in the BCHL with the Spruce Kings and Victoria Grizzlies before accepting a scholarship to the prestigious Michigan Tech.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Garrett Thiessen</strong> – University of Saskatchewan, CIS – After 5 years in the WHL, Garrett made the transition to university sport last season and spent this summer getting into world-class shape with training partner Nick Drazenovic</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Soccer:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Harjas Grewal</strong> – University of Northern BC, BCCAA – after years of competitive hockey, including 2 seasons with the Cariboo Cougars, Harjas made the switch to university soccer.  A walk-on at UNBC, Harjas’ summer training had him in such good shape he earned himself a spot on the UNBC squad.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Austin Dirksen</strong> – Fort Lewis College, NCAA Div 2 – In his first season of collegiate athletics, Austin’s strength and conditioning earned him a spot on the very competitive squad, which just captured the National title at the beginning of December.</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY DRAFTED AND CARDED ATHLETES</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The up and comers of tomorrows WHL:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Josh Connolly</strong> – Kamloops Blazers, WHL</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Raymond Grewal</strong> – Prince George Cougars, WHL</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Jake LeBrun</strong> – Vancouver Giants, WHL</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Hockey:</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Major Midget Cariboo Cougars:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Josh Connolly</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Jake Lebrun</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Raymond Grewal</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Midget Tier 1 Cougars:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Dryden Profeit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Mitch Profeit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Riley Hawes</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Speed Skating:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Nico Hiller</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Lina Hiller</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Lucas Hiller</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Carley Budac</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Anneke Pedersen</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Callie Swan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Morgan Swan</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Madison Pilling</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Kadeja White</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Premier Baseball:</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Langley Blaze:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Cortez Chappell</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Garrett Belanger</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Okanagan Athletics:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Cole Laviolette</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Football:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Travis Shields – Kelly Road Roadrunners/Team BC</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Soccer and Basketball:</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;">Fiona Raymond</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">And that’s JUST THIS YEAR!  Just one more &#8211; or several more reasons Xconditioning’s <strong>Personal Trainers </strong>are exactly what your athletes need to get to the highest level in their sport.  No matter the age or the sport, we can get you to the next level.</span></p>
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		<title>New year’s Resolutions – Jay’s 5 tips on Goal Setting for Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With January on its way next week, I’m sure there will be the predictable rush and hooplah in gyms across the globe, as people pile back into the gym to get going on those New Year’s Resolutions.  As you steady gym goers know, usually by February the gym is back to its normal clientele and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/392059_10150524256911061_172360411060_11394865_624407544_n.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1299" title="392059_10150524256911061_172360411060_11394865_624407544_n" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/392059_10150524256911061_172360411060_11394865_624407544_n-300x167.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="167" /></a><span style="color: #000000;">With January on its way next week, I’m sure there will be the predictable rush and hooplah in gyms across the globe, as people pile back into the gym to get going on those <strong>New Year’s Resolutions.</strong>  As you steady gym goers know, usually by February the gym is back to its normal clientele and the year goes on as normal.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">But some people actually do meet their goals…and it’s usually not by chance.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span id="more-1298"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I think the problem often lies in the way a lot of people just say, “I wanna lose 25lbs this year, that’s my resolution.”  Stating such a broad statement is a sure way to set yourself up for failure.  Instead, you need to take a written, calculated approach to <strong>goal-setting</strong> and you CAN meet your <strong>weight loss</strong> goals this year.  Here are a few tips to ensure you meet your <strong>weight loss goals</strong> and set yourself up for a successful 2012.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">1.    Write it down</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">You need to actually write it down in a journal, or on a sheet of paper, or put it in your iphone or on your tablet or on your laptop or chisel into stone for all I care.  Just make sure you put it in writing and keep it somewhere you’re going to see it a lot.  By writing it down you are creating a contract with yourself – something much more tangible to the mind and body than a thought agreement in your head.  You should also keep a daily journal that includes how you are feeling, how your workout or exercise was, and how your eating went.  Give yourself feedback on what went well, what needs to improve, and how you’re going to meet your goals tomorrow.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">2.    Break it down</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">If you’re going to lose 25lbs, HOW are you going to do it?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">You’re going to need to go from long-term to short-term, dissecting your goals along the way.  Let’s break it down in a hypothetical example:</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">YEARLY GOAL: Lose 25lbs</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">How do we do this?  Well, there are 12 months, so that is roughly 2lbs per month.  Doesn’t sound like a lot when we break it down that way, does it?  HOW do we lose 2lbs each month?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Go to the gym every month – even in the summer when you usually tail off</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Sign up for <strong>Personal Training </strong>to learn proper technique and fitness planning.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Sign up for group fitness classes like <strong>Xfit</strong> to have structure and accountability.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">So now we have a yearly plan.  Broken down month by month it might look like this:</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">MONTHLY GOAL: Lose 2lbs each month</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">How do we do this?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Don’t go out drinking every weekend.  Go once a month instead.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Go to the gym every week</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Eat out once a month, not once a week</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Set up a structured meal plan</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Give yourself a weekly drink allowance of 4 drinks</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">So now we have a monthly plan of attack with micro-goals to lose 2lbs each month.  How do we meet those goals week by week?</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">WEEKLY GOAL: Lose 0.5lbs per week</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">How do we do this?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Cook all your own foods following the meal plan</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Follow the drink allowance</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       No eating out</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Go to the gym 4X per week</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Exercise every day (on non-gym days)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Ok so those are the weekly goals, so how do we meet these goals every day?</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">DAILY GOAL: Lose 0.07lbs per day</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">How do we do this?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Prepare all your meals in advance (usually the day before)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Eat your allotted meals (as per meal plan)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Go to the gym on scheduled days and WORK HARD</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Get exercise on days you don’t go to the gym</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">-       Keep a daily journal on food and exercise</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">When we break it down into micro-goals from Day to Week to Month to Year, you get tangible ways to meet your goals every day.  If you meet your daily goals every day, you will meet your weekly goals, and when you meet your weekly goals, you will meet your monthly goals, and if you meet your goals each month, you will meet your yearly goal.  Losing 0.07lbs per DAY sounds much more doable than losing 25lbs in a year.  Break it down and lay it out and set yourself up for success.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">3.    Be Realistic</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This can be a tough one, as everyone is different.  You may want to set up a time with a <strong>Personal Trainer</strong> to help you set realistic goals, as you want challenging yet achievable <strong>weight loss </strong>goals – it will be well worth your time and effort.  I recommend setting advanced <strong>weight loss</strong> goals at 1lb per week, and average <strong>weight loss</strong> at 0.5lbs per week – again it will be different for everyone – the more you have to lose, the more you can lose per week – for example, a person that is 300lbs can lose more pounds per week than someone that is 160lbs – it’s simple math more than anything.  Telling yourself you are going to go to the gym 7 days a week, eat only chicken and spinach, and lose 100lbs in 3 months is certainly not realistic.  Give yourself a reasonable timeline that fits within your life schedule.  Incredibly busy people with kids and sports etc. will tend to take a little bit longer than someone with more time to focus on themselves, but it can be done, it’s about being realistic.  Don’t hate me for this or get discouraged, but people over 35, people that have been unfit for a long period of time, and women that have children are going to need a little more time than others not included in that list.  Just the truth.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">4.    Tell Someone Else or Partner up</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This is another easy one that can pay big dividends.  Try to find a friend or colleague that is trying to meet similar goals to yours.  Write your goals down (see #2) and give a copy to your friend.  Have them do the same for you, and keep each other accountable.  Workout together, or if that is not an option, share emails or phone calls, go for coffee to share/discuss, etc. to share your progress, your mishaps, and how you are doing certain things – sharing information can lead to new habits quicker and can keep you and your partner on track.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">5.    Enjoy the Ride</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I see so many people set goals and HATE the ride there – they just want their weight loss to be done RIGHT NOW– but half the fun is in the journey.  Think about how satisfying it will be when you finally get to your goals after a year of hard work.  You will learn lots about yourself and your body along the way…plus you will be much happier along the way – and after all, life’s all about being happy, right? <img src='http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Happy New Year and Happy Resolutions!</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Xconditioning to do their athletic training, and personal training to improve their strength, speed, conditioning, and overall athletic ability. NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL) Connolly, Brett &#8211; Tampa Bay Lightning AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE (AHL) Acolatse, Sena &#8211; Worcester Sharks Drazenovic, Nick &#8211; Springfield Falcons Howse, Ryan &#8211; Abbotsford Heat Manning, Brandon &#8211; Adirondack Phantoms Viedensky, Marek &#8211; Worcester Sharks [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Xconditioning</strong> to do their athletic training, and <a title="Personal/Small Group Training" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/programs-x-conditioning-prince-george/personal-training"><span style="color: #000000;">personal training</span></a> to improve their strength, speed, conditioning, and overall athletic ability.<span id="more-1290"></span></span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (NHL)</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Connolly, Brett &#8211; Tampa Bay Lightning</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE (AHL)</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Acolatse, Sena &#8211; Worcester Sharks</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Drazenovic, Nick &#8211; Springfield Falcons</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Howse, Ryan &#8211; Abbotsford Heat</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Manning, Brandon &#8211; Adirondack Phantoms</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Viedensky, Marek &#8211; Worcester Sharks</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">PROFESSIONAL SIGNINGS</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2010 &#8211; Viedensky, Marek &#8211; Prince George Cougars/Saskatoon Blades (WHL) signed with the San Jose Sharks (NHL)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2010 &#8211; Manning, Brandon &#8211; Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) signed with the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2011 &#8211; Howse, Ryan &#8211; Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) signed with the Calgary Flames (NHL)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2011 &#8211; Marincin, Martin &#8211; Prince George Cougars (WHL) signed with the Edmonton Oilers (NHL)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2012 &#8211; Connolly, Brett &#8211; Prince George Cougars (WHL) signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">NATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2011 + 2012 &#8211; Connolly, Brett (Tampa Bay Lightning NHL) - Team Canada World Junior Hockey Team</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2011 + 2012 &#8211; Marincin, Martin (Prince George Cougars WHL) &#8211; Team Slovakia World Junior Hockey Team</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2010 &#8211; Viedensky, Marek (Prince George Cougars WHL) &#8211; Team Slovakia World Junior Hockey Team</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">NHL ENTRY DRAFTEES</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2010 &#8211; Connolly, Brett &#8211; Tampa Bay Lightning &#8211; 1st Round 6th Overall</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> 2009 &#8211; Howse, Ryan &#8211; Calgary Flames &#8211; 3rd Round 74th Overall</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY &#8211; WHL</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2009-Present &#8211; All in-season, off-ice training for the Prince George Cougars</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Elliott, Mitch &#8211; Seattle Thunderbirds</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Gibb, Daniel &#8211; Prince George Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Gordon, Luke &#8211; Calgary Hitmen</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Rathjen, Jared &#8211; Victoria Royals</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Witala, Chase &#8211; Prince George Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Wright, Alex &#8211; Prince George Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Willick, Dylan &#8211; Kamloops Blazers</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">WHL BANTAM DRAFTEES</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Connolly, Josh &#8211; Kamloops Blazers</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Grewal, Raymond &#8211; Prince George Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Witala, Chase &#8211; Prince George Cougars</span></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #000000;">WHL REFEREE</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Teichroeb, Alex &#8211; WHL / BCHL / KIJHL (Pictured)</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">UNIVERSITY HOCKEY &#8211; NCAA + CIS</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Berra, RJay - State University of New York at Oswego Div 3</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Correale, Daniel &#8211; Grande Prairie Storm / New Hampshire University Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Christian, Jordy &#8211; St Cloud State University Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Davies, Zach &#8211; Quinnipiac University Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Earnest, Jeff &#8211; University of Alaska, Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Fillion, Justin &#8211; Michigan Tech University, Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Fratkin, Jesse &#8211; Brown University</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Halladay, Tyler &#8211; Thompson Rivers University, CIS</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> McLeod, Wes &#8211; Team Canada West / University of Alaska Anchorage Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Muchalla, Sam &#8211; Prince George Spruce Kings / Northern Michigan University (Pictured)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Rioux, Nic &#8211; St Cloud State University Div 1</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Thiessen, Garrett &#8211; University of Saskatchewan, CIS</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">JUNIOR A &#8211; BCHL</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">2006-Present &#8211; All in-season, off-ice training for the Prince George Spruce Kings</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Allbee, Chris &#8211; Quesnel Millionaires</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Beesley, Marcus &#8211; Prince George Spruce Kings</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Correale, Gus &#8211; Vernon Vipers / Grande Prairie Storm</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Crossan, Jared &#8211; Prince George Spruce Kings</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Gartieg, Michael &#8211; Quesnel Millionaires</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> King, Michael &#8211; Westside Warriors</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Lloyd, Seb &#8211; Westside Warriors</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Madsen, Kyle &#8211; Prince George Spruce Kings / Olds Grizzlys</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Muchalla, Vinnie &#8211; Prince George Spruce Kings / Penticton Vees</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">JUNIOR B &#8211; KIJHL</span></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Baba, Zach &#8211; Golden Rockets</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Dimor, Matt &#8211; Kamloops Storm</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Spoletini, Kalen &#8211; Border Bruins</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">MAJOR MIDGET</span></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">2010-Present &#8211; All in-season, off-ice training for the Cariboo Cougars</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Connolly, Josh &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Grewal, Harjas &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Grewal, Raymond  - MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Jorgensen, Michael &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Lebrun, Jake &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Manning, Colton &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Styler, Logan &#8211; MM Cariboo Cougars</span></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #000000;">BASEBALL</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Belanger, Garrett &#8211; Midget AA Prince George Knights/Langley Blaze Baseball</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Chappell, Cortez &#8211; PNC U16 BC Selects, Langley Blaze Baseball</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Kral, Jeremy &#8211; Langley Blaze Baseball / Connors State College, Oklahoma/ Douglas College, BC</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Hannon, Jody - PNC U16 BC Selects, Midget AA Prince George Knights</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Laviolette, Cole &#8211; Kelowna Cubs Baseball</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Lawlor, Caleb - PNC U17 BC Selects, Midget AA Prince George Knights</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Todd, Calvin &#8211; Midget AA Prince George Knights</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Toews, Lyndon &#8211; Midget AA Prince George Knights (Pictured)</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">FOOTBALL</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Shields, Travis &#8211; Kelly Road Roadrunners / BC Selects</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Deschamps, Brandon &#8211; Kelly Road Roadrunners / UBC Thunderbirds</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Black, Wes &#8211; PGSS Polars / Kamloops Broncos</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Lafleche, Chandler- Kelly Road Roadrunners</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Wingfield, Nick &#8211; Kelly Road Roadrunners</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Johnson, Zack &#8211; Kelly Road Roadrunners</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">SOCCER</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Brand, Jessica &#8211; University of Central Arkansas (NCAA Division 1)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Dirksen, Austin &#8211; Fort Lewis College (NCAA Division 2)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Grewal, Harjas &#8211; University of Northern British Columbia (BCCAA)</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Raymond, Fiona &#8211; PGYSA Selects</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">SPEED SKATING</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Budac, Carley - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Hiller, Lina - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Hiller, Lucas - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Hiller, Nico - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Pederson, Anneke - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Pilling, Madison - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Swan, Callie - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> Swan, Morgan &#8211; Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000;"> White, Kadeja - Blizzard Speed Skating Club</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Lacrosse</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Pierce Watson &#8211; Team BC</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a personal trainer, I get asked a lot about what to do eating-wise over the holidays.  It’s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time for people losing or maintaining their bodyweight – Christmas parties, booze, office snackplates, baking, booze, big dinners with friends, and don’t forget booze – it’s a recipe [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Christmas-dinner-lunch-001.jpeg"><span style="color: #000000;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1264" title="Christmas-dinner-lunch-001" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Christmas-dinner-lunch-001-300x180.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="180" /></span></a>As a </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">personal trainer</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">, I get asked a lot about what to do eating-wise over the holidays.  It’s no secret that the holidays can be a stressful time for people losing or maintaining their bodyweight – Christmas parties, booze, office snackplates, baking, booze, big dinners with friends, and don’t forget booze – it’s a recipe for packing on another layer of that unwanted winter coat.  BUT if you don’t want to pack on the pounds and get ahead of the January rush, here are some easy tips for </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">weight loss over the holidays</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;">.</span></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span id="more-1263"></span>I want to start by stating that I personally feel that the <strong>holidays</strong> are an important time for family and that the social connections during this time are important.  I feel that times like the holidays you need to include yourself in the food festivities and relax a little bit and enjoy yourself – even if you are watching your calories and losing weight.  It won’t be easy, but with a conscious effort and some will power, you CAN keep up with your <strong>weight loss goals</strong> through the holidays.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">I use the term “damage control” because there will undoubtedly be some things consumed that aren’t in your regular eating plan, BUT you can control the damage and come out of the holidays where you want to be:</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip #1 – Use a Side Plate at the Dinner Table</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Yes you read that right.  When standing or sitting in front of a gigantic spread of holiday food, you are undoubtedly going to stuff every inch of your plate.  A full sized dinner plate packed with Christmas dinner is easily over 1000 calories – you double deep stackers will be closer to 1500 calories.  HOWEVER, if you use a plate half the size and still stuff it full…guess what!?  Half as many calories!!  All the same, tasty foods, but in a more manageable portion size.  Half portions = half the calories = half the damage = you winning.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip# 2 – Fill your plate with Protein and Veggies FIRST</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Walk right past the mashed potatoes, stuffing, candied yams and dinner rolls – FOR NOW.  Go and visit the vegetable dishes and the turkey (or roast, or ham, or whatever your Christmas protein source is) and fill up your SIDE plate (see tip #1) with a full serving of vegetables and meat (or meat alternative for you vegetarians)….THEN you can go squeeze the carbohydrates in where there is room.  By filling up your plate with healthy proteins and vegetables you take a huge portion of the <strong>calorie</strong>-associated carbohydrates, sparing you <strong>calories</strong> and keeping your damage to a minimum.  Catching on yet!?</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip #3 – Go Lean, Skip the Skin, and go easy on the Gravy train</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We all know the giant turkey drumstick is the piece de resistance of any good Christmas dinner.  However, dark meat is marbled heavily with fats (many of them saturated…BOOOOOO) so instead choose leaner, whiter cuts of meat like the breast.  OH YA, and NO TURKEY SKIN…need we justify that one?!  And don’t pour the gravy out of the gravy boat, spoon it on and go easy…now we’re shaving calories off in every direction!!</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip #4 – Dessert Plates – What Dessert Plate?</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We all love dessert – who doesn’t love a delicious serving of unhealthy carbohydrates and fats!?  Again, it’s the holidays, so why not have a little dessert?  LITTLE is the key here.  Try this – instead of grabbing a dessert plate, grab a napkin, and put your dessert on the napkin – now pick that napkin up.  You won’t be able to load that baby up with very much.  You get one napkin and one choice, so make it a good one!!  Small dessert = small serving = smaller <strong>calories</strong> = woo-hoo!</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip #5 – Abide by a Weekly Drink Allowance</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Here’s that BOOZE thing again – it inevitably comes up at every corner – drinks at the Christmas party, drinks after work before the holidays, drinks to relax from the huzzin’ and buzzin’ of shopping – it goes on and on.  Remember that alcohol is very <strong>calorie </strong>laden – 1oz of liquor is approximately 75 calories (only fats have more <strong>calories</strong> per serving than alcohol, which has twice the calories per serving compared to protein or carbs, and that’s NOT counting your mixer like coke, ginger ale, beer, etc.).  Try giving yourself a weekly allowance of drinks – set it reasonable – I like 6-7 (no, 50 is NOT reasonable) – and spread those drinks out over your weekly shenanigans – don’t drink them all in one night and stick to it.  It’s a very <strong>easy</strong> way to shave <strong>calories</strong> out of your holiday events.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">Tip #6 – Keep on Moving</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">With all of these damage controls in place, we’re still most likely going to be over consuming calorie-wise.  What to do…What to do?  Get off your butt and keep on moving, that’s what you’re going to do. Offset those extra <strong>calories</strong> with consistency in <strong>exercise</strong> – try to get AT LEAST 30 minutes (60 minutes is better) of hard <strong>exercise</strong> a day and help keep your caloric balance in check.  We’re all busy during the holiday season, that’s no secret.  BUT with some dedication and consistency, you CAN make your goals happen.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">So, as painstaking as it might seem, there are fairly <strong>easy ways to control your weight</strong> over the holidays.  Again, there has to be some displacement here – I like the word displacement over the word sacrifice, because sacrificing means giving something up – displacement is more about pushing something out and replacing it with something else…in this case we’ve displaced our portion sizes, made healthier choices, and can come out of the holiday season feeling good and ready to roll into January and those resolutions.  Don’t let the holidays be an excuse to gain weight, let them be an enjoyable time for friends and family without the extra pounds.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Thanks for reading, don’t forget to share with your friends!!  Happy Holidays!!</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">Our summer hockey programs are now released for 2012&#8230;.follow &#8220;Programs&#8221;&gt;&gt;&#8221;Summer Hockey Training Packages&#8221; along the top menu to get on the road to excellence today</span></h3>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">We are Prince George&#8217;s #1 home for <strong>Personal Training, Athletic Performance, Group Fitness, and Rehabilitation</strong></span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">No matter what your fitness goals, our World-Class Personal Trainers have the solution for you!</span></h3>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like a good mechanic or a good hairdresser, sometimes you have to pay a little more to get exactly what you want.  How do you find a good personal trainer?  Unfortunately, much like a good mechanic, or a doctor, or many other professionals, it may take a little time and detective work.  Asking friends [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC_0137.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1232" title="DSC_0137" src="http://www.xconditioning.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/DSC_0137-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Just like a good mechanic or a good hairdresser, sometimes you have to pay a little more to get exactly what you want. </span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">How do you find a <strong>good</strong> <strong>personal trainer?  </strong>Unfortunately, much like a good mechanic, or a doctor, or many other professionals, it may take a little time and detective work.  Asking friends or colleagues is a good way to get real information – get feedback from people that have used the person in question and get honest feedback.  You may have to try a few different trainers until you find the one that is right for you.  Look for gold-standard certifications – the NSCA is a very well-respected personal training organization out of the USA.  But more than certifications, look for real-world success – look for a trainer that competes in the fitness world.  Would you take driving lessons from someone who was certified to teach driving, but had never actually driven a car?  Look for a combination of feedback from friends, certifications and real-world experience for your best shot at finding the right <strong>personal trainer</strong> for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span id="more-1210"></span>If you are in the <strong>Prince George</strong> area, look no further than us at <strong>Xconditioning </strong>– we are home to <strong><a href="http://www.xconditioning.com/about-x-conditioning-prince-george/prince-george-x-conditioning-team/">Prince George’s best personal trainers</a> – </strong>we hold gold-standard certifications AND hold many national and world records in powerlifting – we compete every year and show the fitness community we know how to reach our fitness goals.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">A good <strong>personal trainer</strong> can help you in many ways, but I have narrowed it down to my top 5 reasons why hiring a good <strong>personal trainer</strong> is worth every penny:</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">1. Reach your goals faster than on your own</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Going to the gym and working hard every day is enough of a challenge – don’t spin your wheels and guess what you think is right – get the right advice right away.  By hiring a personal trainer you will get a personalized fitness plan specific to your goals – shortening the time it takes to reach your goals and maximizing your time invested.  It’s a win-win. </span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">2. Learn the right way from the best</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This goes hand-in-hand with #1.  Who has time to research for days and days on exercise technique, programming, periodization, etc.?  <strong>Personal trainers</strong> are well-versed in many areas of fitness and can teach you how to exercise safely and effectively on the first try – trying to teach yourself can lead to lack or results, or worse, severe injury.  Learn how to exercise properly – minimizing injuries and maximizing results – on the very first try.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">3. Learn how to work hard and efficiently</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Getting feedback on how hard you are working is important – a <strong>good personal trainer</strong> can show you ways that you can teach yourself to train harder, giving you more bang for your buck, so to speak.  Learn how your 90-minute workout can become 60 minutes and can get you better results – <strong>good personal trainers </strong>like us at <strong>Xconditioning </strong>can show you how to work hard and be efficient, saving you time in researching, trial and error, as well as time at the gym each and every day. </span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">4. Accountability</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Ever skipped out on the gym?  I’m sure you have.  We all have.  It’s easy to skip out when you’re going by yourself on your own time.  But when you have a <strong>personal trainer</strong> waiting for you at the gym, the chances of going are much, much higher.  Once you get used to attending the gym consistently, it will become a new habit and give you the consistency your body needs for the greatest results. </span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">5. Learn how to make fitness FUN</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">That’s right!  So many people seem to think that working out has to be boring – not the case!  A <strong>good personal trainer</strong> can make working out enjoyable – of course there is going to be some hard work involved, but with the right programming, you should actually enjoy your workouts!  Don’t believe me?  Come try an hour with me at <strong>Xconditioning</strong> and prove me wrong!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">So there you have it – my top reasons why hiring a <strong>good personal trainer</strong> can benefit you today, tomorrow, and long-term.  Don’t think of it as an expense, think of it as an investment in yourself – learn the tools needed for fitness for life!</span></p>
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		<title>6 Reasons Why Xfit is the Best Fitness Program in Prince George</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. The Facility Xconditioning has a private facility in downtown Prince George that is designed with gut-busting workouts in mind.  Fat Loss? Check.  Muscle Building?  Check.  Our equipment is carefully selected with our members’ results in mind and is straight to the point.  No frills, no gimmicks, just results. 2. The Trainers Xconditioning’s Personal Trainers hold the highest fitness credentials AND hold National and World [...]]]></description>
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<h2><span style="color: #000000;">1. The Facility</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Xconditioning has a private facility in downtown <strong>Prince George</strong> that is designed with gut-busting workouts in mind.  <strong>Fat Loss? </strong>Check.  <strong>Muscle Building?  </strong>Check.  Our equipment is carefully selected with our members’ results in mind and is straight to the point.  No frills, no gimmicks, just results.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">2. The Trainers</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Xconditioning’s <a title="Personal Training" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/programs-x-conditioning-prince-george/personal-training-prince-george"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Personal Trainers</strong></span></a> hold the highest <strong>fitness</strong> credentials AND hold National and World Powerlifting records.   We lead by example in our own fitness goals and push our clients to meet theirs.  Would you want to learn how to drive from someone who has never driven a car before?  Put your trust in the fitness professionals that walk the walk.</span></p>
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<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #000000;">3. Class Structure</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Why wander through workouts when you can have a professional design your class for you? All <a title="X-Fit" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/programs-x-conditioning-prince-george/public/x-fit"><span style="color: #000000;">Xfit </span></a>classes are fully structured – designed by our <a title="Personal Training" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/programs-x-conditioning-prince-george/personal-training-prince-george"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>personal</strong> <strong>trainers</strong></span></a>, each Xfit class is specifically designed to <strong>burn fat </strong>and <strong>build lean muscle.  Crosstraining</strong> (the main underlying principle behind Xfit) is an incredibly challenging, efficient, fun workout – each and everytime!</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">4. Power in Numbers</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Why not meet your <strong>fitness</strong> goals with friends? <a title="X-Fit" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/programs-x-conditioning-prince-george/public/x-fit"><span style="color: #000000;"> Xfit’s</span></a> small group class structure lets you not only train with friends, but make new ones!  When you’re in a class full of motivated people just like you, you push them, and they push you.  <strong>Success</strong> in every direction.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">5. Functional Strength and Conditioning</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">At Xconditioning we use a myriad of <strong>strength</strong> and <strong>conditioning</strong> tools to whoop you into shape.  Many of those tools are things that regular gyms don’t and can’t have – tires, sledgehammers, sleds…the list goes on.  What does this mean?  <strong>Functional Fitness. </strong>Translation?  Real-world application.  Shovel the driveway, mow the lawn, play with your kids being stronger and more in shape than ever while being strong and in-shape for the real-world.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #000000;">6. It&#8217;s Fun</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Yes.  <strong>Fitness</strong> and <strong>weight loss</strong> can be fun.  Don’t believe us?  Come down to our<strong> Prince George</strong> location or <a title="Contact" href="http://www.xconditioning.com/contact"><span style="color: #000000;">Contact us</span></a> and try Xfit!  Prove us wrong, we dare you!</span></p>
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