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The importance of posterior chain training.
You may have heard your trainer say that they were going to work on your posterior chain. But what exactly is your posterior chain? Well, your posterior chain is all your muscles that are on the back side of your body. The main muscles of your posterior chain include...
We talk a lot about the importance of muscle mass, so let’s chat about the maintenance this time!
We talk a lot about the importance of muscle mass, so let’s chat about the maintenance this time! What happens to our precious muscle mass as we age? IF INACTIVE, once we’re 30 years old we begin to lose 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade. For females the muscles are...
The importance of pre- and post natal training
You might be wondering if it is safe for you to exercise during pregnancy and after you deliver. The short answer is yes, it is totally safe for you to exercise. However, you will have to consider your body and how it reacts to training as you will be working out for...
How personal training sessions will impact your life outside of the studio
With Spring starting and the weather getting better around Vancouver, you might start to spend more time outside. Walks, hikes, biking, running, sailing, paddle boarding might be some activities that you will enjoy this Spring or even this summer. When working with...
What to expect for your online or in person introductory session
The first time you will come to the studio or for your first online session, you will be going through an introductory session. The introductory session will be composed of a quick chat with your trainer to discuss your training background, your generic and specific...
Taking care of yourself
When we talk about taking care of ourselves, or self care, we often think about relaxing in a bubble bath with a mask on and watching our favorite show. When this is a perfectly valid way of taking care of yourself, it is only a small part of what this is about. Self...
In-Body Scan
Body CompositionWhen you step on a traditional scale and see that you’ve lost 2 pounds, what did you really lose? Was it 2 pounds of fat? Muscle? Or are you dehydrated and losing water weight? At Fit To Be Healthy, we take the guessing out of the equation. We give you...
A supplemental personalized training program
If you haven’t heard of it yet, we have started to offer personalized training programs for our clients. If you want to take your training to a new level and add some extra sessions on your own, this is for you! It is a good way to supplement your training and...
Benefits of training with a female coach
In our all women studio, females from all different backgrounds come to work with us. Working with a female coach is great because we know what your body goes through and what you must face every day. We understand how your mind works (for the most part) and how your...
Benefit of online training during your lunch break
We are happy to announce that we are currently offering online training! It has been an amazing way for clients to get some workouts in even when they were unable to get to the studio. We believe that it is better to do an at home workout rather than not training at...