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The Truth about HIIT

The Truth about HIIT: Are You Getting the Benefits You Think? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become a buzzword in the fitness world. Touted as a miracle workout for burning fat and increasing fitness levels, HIIT involves short, intense exercise and recovery periods. Yet, many people who think they’re doing HIIT are actually engaging in …

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Elevate Your Fitness Journey

Edmonton is home to a thriving fitness community that caters to individuals with diverse fitness goals and preferences. Our private fitness facility offers expert fitness coaching, a supportive fitness community, and top-notch strength training programs tailored to your unique needs and goals. With 15 years of successfully coaching clients to help them achieve their fitness …

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Spring into Action: How to Kickstart Your Fitness Routine

Spring presents a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your fitness routine. As the days get longer and temperatures rise, you have more opportunities to engage in various outdoor activities or even hire a private certified personal trainer indoors at your favourite fitness facility, like S.V.P.T. However, starting a fitness routine can be daunting, especially if you’ve …

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Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training, also known as resistance training, has so many benefits. We have always been very outspoken about why everyone should engage in strength training regardless of age or fitness level. Of course, we always think of ‘muscle’ when it comes to strength training, but there is more to it than just building or maintaining …

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Exercise and Mental Health

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is how important our mental health is.  Many people discovered just how much exercise positively impacted their mental health during those trying years.  Exercise has been widely recognized as an effective tool for improving mental health, from releasing endorphins to reducing stress hormones and improving brain function. …

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Partner Personal Training

Partner Personal Training:  Fitness for Two! Who wouldn’t love having someone support you in your training sessions? Partner personal training is a great fitness option for benefiting from the expertise of a certified personal trainer while saving some money and having fitness fun with another person. You and a family member, spouse, friend, or co-worker …

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The Role of Cardiovascular Training in Your Fitness Routine

Cardiovascular training, or cardio, is essential to any fitness routine. It involves exercise that increases your heart and breathing rates, such as running, cycling, swimming, brisk walking, or circuit training. Cardiovascular training provides numerous benefits for your health and fitness, including improving heart health, reducing stress, and boosting energy levels. In this blog post, I’ll …

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Benefits of Small Group Training

Small group personal training or semi-private personal training has become increasingly popular in recent years as an alternative to traditional one-on-one private personal training. Small group training, also known as small group classes, typically involves a group of 8-10 clients working with one personal trainer.  Semi-private personal training consists of 3-4 clients with one personal …

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The Best Time to Exercise

The Best Time to Exercise Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and its timing can impact its effectiveness.  While everyone’s schedule and lifestyle are different, some general guidelines can be followed to determine the best time to exercise. In the simplest terms, the answer is – whenever you can fit it in with consistent …

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