1. Stretch Before Your Workout. Stretching has often been prescribed to reduce injury, increase range of motion and relieve tight muscles. However holding static stretches for long periods of time before you exercise can actually hinder athletic performance, may increase risk of injury during your session and it is never a good idea to stretch […]
4 Tips: Maintain Your Fitness and Still Enjoy the Holidays Hydrate Like Crazy We all know drinking adequate water is important. More so important during the holidays when extra goodies are being handed around. Being hydrated will not only help keep you feeling satiated but can help boost your metabolism and not to mention […]
Scale Won’t Budge? Here’s What To Do Picture this: Your fitness goal is to lose a bit of weight, get a bit stronger and just generally get a bit fitter. Not asking for much right? So with your goals all set, you’ve been consistently working out for a year and half now.. You go to […]
People are rushing to the mountains for a day on the slopes! So fun! So exhilarating! So sore the next day… While we adore our access to winter sports in Vancouver, our bodies can get a bit cranky with a sudden change in activity if we don’t warm them up properly. All it takes is […]
One great way to stay motivated is to find a sport or activity that you enjoy participating in. Running, hiking, cycling, tennis, hockey, basketball or whatever works for you, your abilities and your schedule. This choice works 2 fold 1. The activity itself is an opportunity to burn calories and increase your fitness while getting […]
The Right Breathing Pattern to Optimize your Performance and Fitness: If you have worked out with a friend or trainer, you probably have heard someone tell you – don’t hold your breath! It makes sense that we should be breathing when we exercise, or else we will probably pass out fairly quickly. Why do we […]
Are You An All Day Desk Dweller? Fast and easy ways to add more movement and stretching into your day: May the force be with you. Gravitational Force that is. Don’t let sitting get the best of you. By creating as many facet points for your framework to be against gravity, you can curb ailments […]
Getting a grip on your New Years resolutions can be done with a little bit of planning, perseverance, and a sprinkling of grit! I know that sounds difficult but don’t go away just yet! I’ve got 5 simple steps that will help you get there! The new year is the perfect time to start a […]
Sorry, I am going to go on a bit of a rant here… OF COURSE GYMS ARE SAFE! Covid times: Covid has been tough on many industries and businesses have taken massive hits on all levels. Companies are required to spend more money on cleaning, training and safety supplies. We have had huge staff turnover […]
“If exercise could be packed into a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.” – Dr. Robert Butler, National Institute on Aging Okay, so this is a HUGE topic…. I think it is the most important one I’ve ever had the opportunity to blog about. I can tell […]
We all know that fitness and staying in shape will keep you safer during these unprecedented times. But how safe is it to go back to the gym? Are you safe with your personal trainer post COVID-19 in Kitsilano? Here at Rep1 we have gone […]
At Rep 1 Fitness we’ve seen our older adult clients achieve amazing health and fitness results. Perhaps the word ‘amazing’ is downplaying their achievements and we should say ‘life changing’! Our senior clients can be seen working on single leg balance drills, learning to lift weights or even venturing into weekend cycling races. No […]