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The Fall Fitness Reset: Building Healthy Habits That Actually Stick
It’s expected to find that daily scheduling becomes more predictable and fitness goals are attainable with summer coming to an end. This makes autumn a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing. The Canadian 24-hour physical activity guidelines suggest that adults should accumulate 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise a week and perform muscle strengthening activities at least twice a week. This seems like a lot but certainly isn’t meant to scare you aw

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Sep 13 min read


August - Rest & Fuel for Optimal Recovery
As important as it is to push hard in the gym to make progress, your body does not actually build muscle or increase fitness during your workout. Training acts as the stressor that breaks your tissue down, and the true growth happens afterward. To maximize your results, you must also practice two important aspects of physiological repair: targeted nutrition and strategic rest. Ignoring these components can lead to chronic fatigue, plateaus, and preventable injuries. Here are

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Aug 43 min read


Making Sense of Your Health Tracker in July
Slow down and look at the others around you the next time you visit the fitness centre. You are likely to see intelligent watches that track sleep, estimate recovery, monitor stress, and then tell us to either push it or slow it down. Devices from Garmin, Apple, Fitbit, Samsung and Aura have become incredibly sophisticated tools that provide more information about our health than ever before, and the technology behind these devices is genuinely impressive. Physiological Measu

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Jul 23 min read


June at the Fitness Centre: Building Strength and Confidence While Reducing Stress
Our first month of operation at the fitness centre has been a success. It has been incredible seeing members reconnect with their routines and bring such positive energy into the facility each day. I have especially enjoyed seeing familiar faces taking part in our group classes daily. This month we focus on new challenges while continuing to better ourselves. Canadian Men’s Health Month June is recognized as Canadian Men’s Health Month, highlighting the importance of both phy

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Jun 13 min read


May Mental Wellness: Reset and Recharge at National Bank Centre
We’re thrilled to celebrate our Grand Opening on May 4th. With clear forecasts, longer days and plenty of sunshine, there’s no better time to make the most of everything your new workplace fitness centre has to offer. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in supporting your health and well-being right here in your workplace. Whether you’re returning to fitness or trying something new, we’re here to help you get started. Important Dates + Health Awareness in May Mother's D

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May 43 min read


Move Better This April: Mobility, Mindfulness & Sustainable Fitness
As we step into April, it’s the perfect time to refresh your approach to fitness by focusing on how you move and not just how much you move. This month, we’re highlighting mobility, sustainable fitness practices, and the powerful connection between movement and stress management. Why Movement & Mobility Matter Mobility is the foundation of all physical activity. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or simply going about your daily routine, your ability to move freely and

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Mar 272 min read
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