Locations in Port Moody and Port Coquitlam
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 […]
I get this question all the time. It depends on your goals. Let’s say weight loss is your goal… The easiest solution is to do both. However, you may be a busy mom or dad working long hours with very little time for yourself. After work, you’re having to run errands and drive your kids […]
Last Friday, my wife and I woke up at the crack of dawn to catch a flight to Phoenix, Arizona. We went to Phoenix to attend a mastermind for our nutrition coaching program, to learn from the best nutrition coaches in the industry. The night before, I didn’t get much sleep. I was up the […]