Locations in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam
How is it that some accomplish more each day? We all have 24 hours in a day. Yet there are those who get more done. Sure, you could cut down on your sleep to have more time. However, how efficient will you be if you’re functioning off 5 hours a day of sleep? Yes, it’s […]
Earlier this month, I traveled to California to meet with my fitness business coaches and other successful fitness business owners in North America. We meet every quarter to strategize, share what’s working, and to solve our current challenges in our businesses. We call these mastermind meetings. With each mastermind meeting, we create action steps to […]
I’ve been getting quite a few emails about various diets and what I think of them. Should I do keto? Should I do intermittent fasting? Should I do a detox? Should I do a challenge? Here’s the answer: all of them work if you’re on the ‘diet’ lifelong! The problem is a ‘diet’ like a […]
Last weekend, our Head Trainer Francis, hosted our Weight Training Workshop. The workshop covered the importance of sets, reps, and tempo. Francis also debunked common fitness myths! I wanted to share with you four common myths with weight training. Myth #1-High reps will make you ‘toned’. FACT-High reps train type 1-slow twitch muscle fibers. Marathon […]
I had a few people email to ask questions on my recent posts on the drawbacks of cardio. “I thought cardio was the best way to lose weight.” Short Answer: Helps with weight loss but is not the best way to lose weight. “How does cardio make you fat?” Short Answer: Too much cardio can […]
The year was 2017 in October. Previously, I had lost 45 pounds. I had been working out 6 days a week religiously for the past several months. I remember waking up one day, feeling extremely worn out. I went to the gym and walked out within 10 minutes. I had no desire to lift weights. […]
It’s that time of the year again… I also want to address a problem that many don’t talk about in the fitness industry. There’s talk in the fitness industry of how 92% fail their fitness goals by the end of January. It’s my fault. I hate this statistic. I want all of you to be successful […]
There’s something we need to talk about… It’s been bothering me…. The other day, I was working out at the local gym and overheard a conversation. Yes, I work out at my studios, but also workout at the local big box gym to take a break from work. 😊 There’s a common conversation that happens […]
Hope you’re enjoying the holidays! I had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas with my family and ate more than I usually do. I have another family dinner coming up tonight. I admit, the thought of manipulating my nutrition crossed my mind today. Perhaps, I’ll have less carbs and starve myself today. No, I’m not going […]
Since December 18, 2013… It’s been 10 years today, since I filled out my application online to create Eagle Ridge Fitness. I remember the fear, the excitement, and the uncertainty I felt while filling out that application. At the time, I had just left my job at a big box gym. I was burnt out […]