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Gravenhurst: My first ever Triathlon.
BEFORE I tossed and turned all night in anticipation of the day. When I woke up I was foggy and my brain felt slow. Coffee didn’t improve clarity, it made things feel worse, and my heart raced with nerves. I got on the road at 4:30 am with a...
Why I compete in the CrossFit Open
Let me start by saying that I am not competing in the Open because I have any hope of winning or doing particularly well by any external measure. I will certainly not place in the top 10 or even close to the top 100. I might adapt movements or skip...
The Benefits of Being Imperfect
A Strategy for Long Term Success The secret to seeing real and sustainable long-term changes in your body is this: strive to be consistently imperfect! We, your coaches, are asking you to ditch the idea that you need to be perfect in order to see...
How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
Do you get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night? Do you get quality shuteye? If the answer is no to either of those questions, read on. It’s been said that the best bridge between despair and hope is a good...
To Those Who Think They Can’t
It’s been a long and challenging eight months, hasn't it? The pandemic has been unpredictable, frustrating, and discouraging. And on top of everything going on in your world, sometimes it's been too much. And then the gym opened! You were feeling...
Why EAAs Are Essential For Your Workout
Athletes, CrossFitters and bodybuilders have long turned to Essential Amino Acids supplements, known as EAAs, to aid their workouts. They also turn to Branched Chain Amino Acids, or BCAAs, for the same reason.
Why Fitness could Save our Souls
The Canadian fitness industry right now is like a ship bobbing along in the stormy North Atlantic. It’s a modern vessel fueled up, well provisioned, and the will to navigate the choppy waters. The captains on the bridge are in lockstep with one...
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