For years, fitness culture pushed the idea that harder is always better.
More sweat. More soreness. More intensity.
But the truth is, the future of fitness is shifting toward something smarter.
Low impact strength training is becoming essential for long term health, especially for women, busy professionals, and active adults over 40.
What’s In
Joint friendly strength work that builds muscle for life.
Low impact does not mean low effort.
It means training in a way that challenges your muscles while protecting your joints and connective tissue.
This style of training prioritizes:
Control Tempo Stability Time under tension Consistency over chaos
And it works.
What’s Over
Destroying your body to prove you worked hard.
If your training leaves you constantly inflamed, exhausted, or injured, that’s not fitness.
That’s burnout.
The goal is to build a body that performs, not a body that breaks down.
What Works Now
Strength training that supports longevity.
This approach improves:
Lean muscle Metabolism Bone density Hormone health Posture and balance Injury prevention
And it’s sustainable.
Why This Matters for Women
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools women have for:
Maintaining muscle as we age Supporting insulin sensitivity Improving body composition Reducing osteoporosis risk Staying strong through every stage of life
The best program is the one you can stay consistent with.
The Longevity Mindset
The goal isn’t just a quick result.
The goal is strength that lasts for decades.
If you want a plan built around longevity, fat loss, and real strength, I coach women through exactly that.
Train It Right. You’re stronger than your excuses.
5 Tips To Help You Lose Weight
Here are 5 tips to help you lose weight and it’s easier than you think.
1. Don’t be afraid to lift weights. Total body strength training is one of the best ways to get improve your metabolism. Lean muscle burns more calories than fat. Try strength train between 2-3 times a week and it will help you tone up and lose weight faster.
2. Do cardio. If you’re doing cardio make sure you are doing intervals on any of the machines between 15-30 seconds long are the best. Try going at a good pace for 15-30s then increasing the resistance and intensity for 15-30 seconds. Do tis for 40-60 minutes.
3. Get into a proper sleeping pattern. Get to bed at the same time most evenings. The best sleep you can give your body to recover is between 10 to 12pm. So try and time your sleep between those hours. The ideal amount of sleep is between 5 hours to 8 hours.
4. Eat 3 to 5 times a day with healthy snacks in between! Make sure to have a protein and a dark green with every meal. If this snack is a shake, be sure to add more than just water to your protein, and try to make a delicious smoothy with your favourite fruit.
5. Identify the mental and emotional stressors in your life. Try to write out everything in your life that is a stressor and decide to a) get rid of it, b) change the stressor or the situation or c) accept the stress and move on. Stress also causes your brain to release cortisol (a hormone that causes fat storage).
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According to The American Council on Exercise the order that you do things in the gym is just as important as getting up and going to the gym. They recently did some research, and figured out what structure that your workout shoud follow. The order is important so that you can get the most out of your workout while you are at the gym.
The Study took 24 men and women between 18 and 39 years. They had them take part in 24 exercise sessions that included every possible workout order. The sessions combined cardio training, resistance exercise, neuromotor (agility, speed, and balance) exercises, and also had them performa flexibility component.
The results showed that cardio should be performed first (interestingly it's the opposite from what I do myself). They then say this should be followed by resistance training and then flexibility and neuromotor exercises in either order. It was found that when participants of the study performed cardio in the beginning that their average heart rate increased less than when it was performed last. Why is that good? The author's Lance Dalleck, Ph.D., says that is a good thing because too-vigorous exercise can lead to injury and increased risk of cardiac issues. And, doing resistance training second maximizes its effectiveness without making it feel too hard (score!). I myself do a light cardio warmup but I do my longer intervals or steady state cardio first. It was unspecified how long the cardio actually was from what I can find to date. Maybe it was just a short warmup.
It should also be noted that researchers did note that these results are not set in stone. “The order determined by this research stems from purely physiological findings, and it’s essential to know, for example, how sequencing affects cardiorespiratory performance and can account for that effect in the workout design,” says Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., ACE’s Chief Science Officer. And, Dr. Dalleck added, not every workout needs to include all four aspects. He goes on to say that, you should take your own personal preferences into account before changing your personal routine.
Therefore in my opinion if you want to maximize your workout, according to this research cardio should come first. However don't feel like you need to change your routine if it is already working for you just fine. Continue to #trainitright
In every gym when you walk in no doubt you will see men standing in front of the mirrors pumping out set after set of bicep curls focussing primarily on the Biceps brachii (the visible bicep muscle). While this is an obvious and relatively effective way to train the elbow flexor, it leaves out many other undertrained muscles involved in elbow flexion. To give a quick boost to your arm training in the quest for bulging biceps try some of the following:
Reverse Grip - EZ bar curls:
Grab the EZ bar with an overhand grip and the palms on a grip where they will ever so slightly begin to face each other. Now starting with the arms straight curl the bar up and only at the top will your elbows slightly move forward. What this does is work the brachioradialis (a muscle running directly underneath the biceps) and forearm muscles intensely while reducing the work the biceps brachii contributes to the lift. When this muscle grows it pushes the biceps up which gives the appearance of larger arms!
Seated Dumbbell Hammer Curls:
Hammer curls are performed by holding the dumbbells with the palms facing one another as if about to use a hammer. This allows the brachialis and brachioradialis to be further targeted as the biceps function of supination will be removed. Performing these seated will allow you to focus directly on the task at hand, flexing the elbows without swaying the upper body to gain momentum. As well this way the nervous system isn't preoccupied with maintaining standing balance and instead is fully devoted to the hammer curl!
Thick grip implements:
The reason that thick grip implements work so well for making the arms bigger in a hurry is that they increase the neural recruitment of the motor units in the forearm while reducing the strain on the wrist. When this occurs the forearms will gain strength and size which will lead to a radiating effect up to the biceps leading to greater weights being able to be lifted and then more micro trauma to the muscles causing hypertrophy. In the event the facility you train at doesn't have any thick implements, you can bypass this issue by purchasing a pair of Fat Gripz which are attachable to most barbells, dumbbells and handles at www.fatgripz.ca, or at many supplement stores.
I found out about this app just recently and it's so good to show your athletes and clients what they need to improve on and where things are going wrong. It's called coaches eye. It costs only $4.99 and is totally worth ever cent. Search for it In the App Store.
Reebok introduces new Sidney Crosby
SC87 Collection
NHL Superstar’s new Reebok apparel and footwear designed
to deliver functional, adaptable performance
Toronto, ON – Today leading fitness brand, Reebok, unveiled its new ReebokSC87training collection of footwear and apparel to the Canadian market. Endorsed by three-time NHL all-star Sidney Crosby, the high-performance assortment is now available at Sport Chek, Sports Experts and Reebok retail locations across the country, as well as at www.reebok.ca.
The Reebok SC87 apparel line, Sidney Crosby’s signature collection of Reebok ONE Series apparel, incorporates Reebok’s latest and most innovative fitness apparel technologies. Reebok PlayDry is a moisture management system designed to wick away moisture from the body, keeping the wearer dry while working out. Flat locked stitching and engineered arm openings also provide ease of movement during any workout.
“At Reebok we believe in making fitness products that live up to the expectations of professionals like Sidney Crosby and everyday athletes alike,” said Michael Rossi, VP Reebok Canada. “Crosby wears his gear everyday as he prepares for his season, which is a testament to its quality. We are very proud to have an outstanding Canadian sports icon as part of the Reebok family, and his signature collection, Reebok SC87, representsour brand so well.”
Key apparel items in the collection include the Reebok SC87 Delta Bonded Fleece FZ Hoody ($79.99), the Reebok SC87 Jacquard Short Sleeve Shirt ($44.99) with engineered armhole construction and Flatlock stitching, as well as the Reebok SC87 10” Knit Short ($39.99) with low pressure waistband with internal drawcord.
Reebok SC87 apparel
The Reebok SC87 line features two new footwear offerings in the Reebok SC87 ONE Trainer 1.0 ($109.99) and the Reebok SC87 ZigTech 3.0 ($119.99).
A lightweight trainer that delivers the essentials, Reebok SC87 ONE Trainer 1.0footwear comes equipped with a breathable upper, durable heel strike and a soft, cushioning sockliner that can accommodate orthotics. Its low-cut design means added mobility needed for the exercises Crosby performs in the gym to get stronger on the ice.
Reebok SC87 ONE Trainer 1.0
At 9.4 oz. (270 gr) Reebok SC87 ZigTech 3.0 footwear is the lightest, most responsive ZigTech shoe to date. It features a de-coupled heel for an impact-reducing natural shearing during heel strike and its Infinity Impact System midsole keeps Zig units located only where your foot strikes the ground. A strong and lightweight spring plate supports the foot from impact thru the gait cycle and an Active Lacing FitSleeve secures the foot directly over the midsole.
Reebok SC87 ZigTech 3.0
Revealed during this past weekend’s Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer tournamentbenefiting The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, the Reebok SC87 collection was launched alongside Sidney Crosby’s new Reebok TV commercial, which will air this fall. As part of the fundraising event, Reebok donated $35,000 to Road Hockey To Conquer Cancer tournamentto help fund research for a cause close to so many Canadians.
Reebok's new commercial featuring Sidney Crosby for the SC87 Collection is available to watch at http://youtu.be/k6qYBkRL_Z8.
The Reebok SC87 Collection is available at Sport Chek, Sports Experts and Reebok retail locations across the country, as well as at www.reebok.ca.
Reebok is dedicated to empowering people to be fit for life. Reebok wants to inspire people to get moving and is passionate about helping people lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
