As summer rolls around, the term ‘bikini body’ inevitably pops up in various media outlets, creating an almost vigorous pursuit of an idealized physical form. “Fitfluencers” are trying to sell you extreme training programs or the newest, latest and greatest ‘secret to fat loss’ products to reel you in and make you feel that your …
Death to Bootcamps
It is 2021, we are 10,000 months into a pandemic, and there is no better time to rethink the “bootcamp” fitness model and the bootcamp mentality. Let’s have a fitness industry reset, shall we? When you know better, you do better! The implications contained in the name “bootcamp” immediately put participants on notice that they …
Why Hire a Personal Trainer in 2023?
You might be asking yourself…. Why hire a personal trainer? It’s simple – a real, in-person, experienced certified personal trainer and/or coach will do more for you than any online fitness influencer, fitness trend or fad diet. Are you in the same place as you were last year? Have you struggled to achieve your fitness …
Gym Anxiety to Gym Confidence
Move from Gym Anxiety to Gym Confidence by understanding what exercise can do for you. One of the biggest obstacles to exercise and fitness for beginners is gym anxiety. We get it, starting up a new fitness routine and walking into a gym can be terrifying. You feel like everyone is looking at you. You …
The Best Personal Trainers and Private Gym in Edmonton
As SVPT fitness + athletics enters our 15th year of providing private personal training to Edmonton, we are confident saying we are the best because of the success we have had over the span of 14 years, including surviving an oversaturated fitness industry, a recession, a pandemic, and now into recovery. We have persevered because …
“I Will Start When…….”
Getting into new routines is arguably one of the hardest things to do as an adult. It never seems like the “right” time to start or to get back on track. Let’s be honest, it’s also freaking hard in the beginning. Understand that there is NO perfect time to start. Life will always be there, …
Spinach and Feta Chicken Burger
Spinach and Feta Chicken Burger Take a look at our recipe for the Spinach and Feta Chicken Burger. Serves 4 (1 burger per serving) Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken 4 cups spinach 1 tsp. olive oil 1 egg ½ cup breadcrumbs 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup onion, diced 2 tsp. oregano ½ cup feta …
Breakfast Quesadilla
Take a look below at our recipe for a delicious Breakfast Quesadilla. Breakfast Quesadilla Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 cup spinach 2 eggs 1 oz. cheddar cheese, grated ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. black pepper 1 8” whole wheat tortilla Preparation: Heat oil in a pan on …
Jackie’s #MYFIT STORY
SVPT is proud to present #MYFIT – a celebration of our clients who live a fit and balanced lifestyle. ** #MYFIT is not about a 6 pack or a bikini body, it’s about showing that fitness comes in ALL SHAPES AND SIZES, and truly is training to live a more full life. It’s not about …
Exercising vs. Training
As summer winds down, and we approach ‘fall back to fitness’, many will be seeking the fitness routine they had before summer shenanigans. So as you get back into your routine, ask yourself – are you training or are you just exercising? Exercise and training might often be used as synonymous terms, but there are …
