team fitness blog

2012-02-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

It’s official, February, the month of love has finally arrived. February is the month when some of us celebrate Valentine’s Day, by the giving of candy, flowers and much more.

And here at team Fitness we also believe in sharing the love, by simply sharing the cost of personal training with your partners or loved ones.

Here is our Team Fitness guide to loving yourself and your partners this February.

1. Love yourself by committing to a fitness regimen. I have yet to fully commit to a fitness regimen, but the month of love is a time when I will commit. Love yourself by toning up & getting fit.

2. Seal the deal with your health goals. Your health goals are more reachable now than ever before. Determination and seeing yourself achieving your health goals are important. Once you can see yourself reaching your goals, then the next thing for you to do is to “just do it!”

3. Maintain healthy relationships with family and friends. Let’s face it, we all have relationships, some are good and some are not so good. Give your family and friends what you want. Be it kindness, time, love, or whatever. Just like personal training, you’ll find that you get what you put out. So why not treat a friend or family member to getting fit and healthier in the month of love.

Make the month of love a month of healthy beginnings in all areas of your life and let Team fitness guide you every step of the way.

Call us now for a free partner training session for you and a loved one,

or book a session just for yourself.

Call now on 604-990-3476 to book in your free 1 hour session!

Team Fitness, Believe in better

New Year New You, Recommit TO GET FIT

2012-01-06T14:02:00.000-08:00

Team fitness would like to present our 2012 New Year campaign "Recommit TO GET FIT!

As an incentive to get your new year started we would like to invite you all to our free open house this week! We will provide you with a free taster of all our fantastic products and services, giving you a chance to see what Team Fitness is all about. So why not bring a friend or loved one for free and if you have never been before give us a call to book in your free consultation!

Our Open house has been Extended to Friday January 19th!!!

Call now on 604-990-3476 to book in your free place!

New General Manager

2011-11-13T16:10:00.000-08:00

Exciting Team Fitness News!!!!
We would like to introduce and welcome our newest member of the Team, Wesley Williamson! Wesley has come all the way from London England, to help inspire, push and motivate all our fantastic clients! Wesley aims to take Team Fitness to new heights and would love to get your honest feedback. Book in to meet him now??

SALE SALE SALE

2011-11-07T16:49:00.000-08:00

Nite of Hope Gala

2011-11-07T14:23:00.000-08:00

October 14th “Nite at the Moulin Rouge” raised $91,460 in support of breast cancer research and we were thrilled to be part of the experience!
Team Fitness donated a "30 Days to a New You" package to the silent auction and we gathered clients, friends and family together to share in the evening. This spectacular evening of elegance, entertainment and delicious food was held at the Pinnacle Hotel in North Vancouver. An event we will definately be attending again next year! A special thank you to the beautiful ladies in the photo Anita, Mary Jane, Eileen, Cathy and Samantha !

Another Level of Team Fitness

2011-10-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

Joanne Gagne Burt
Competing in her first ever Bikini Competition on October 29,2011

Here is a little more about Joanne and her experience:

1) How old are you and what inspired you to start competing in Bikini?
I am 30 years of age, I have always enjoyed fitness of any sort, so when I would go to the store and see fitness mag's or Oxygen magazines, I always fantasize on what it would be like to see myself on the cover, and looking at those beautiful bodies, would just amaze me, so last year, after being not that happy with my physique, I finally spoke to Leanne with Team Fitness for help, and she said no problem she would get me to where I wanted to be and then it was minutes later, I thought," I want to compete and go for a real challenge," well after trying for a month it was not the right time for me, and I told myself, " one more year, then that’s it! " Now another year has come, and I am 3 weeks away from competing at Muscle beach bikini classic..

2) How does your husband and kids help you keep on track? It’s been hard, we all love food, but my husband loves the gym, and my kids are always fed very healthy to a point, lol.. It’s been basically, a lot of self- motivation, pretty much pure will-power on my part to keep going,

3) You are three weeks away from your first competition, what is a typical day like for you at this time? A typical day for me now, since the days are so short, they have changed a bit , ! get up in the am and get my kids off to school, eat my breakfast and go for a run, once I get home I do my duties of a mom, then my am snack, then I continue with my daily chores, being a stay at home mom at the moment, then my lunch about noon, then I hit the gym for a couple hrs, one day upper body, next day lower body, then I have my after noon snack, then I continue on my mom chores, once the kids get home, I hang out with them till supper time, so cook supper, feed them, the hubby, then myself, clean up time, then pm cardio, when that’s all done, I make sure home work (reading) is all done, then get them ready for the next day, take my shake and bed time, ...

4) What do you like the best about this experience?
I love a challenge, and when someone tells me I can’t do something, look out, lol.. and with this experience I’ve sure come to realize, ANYONE CAN DO ANYTHING IF THEY PUT THERE HEART AND SOUL INTO IT!.... you just need to WANT IT bad enough,

5) What are your goals in this industry? I have always wanted to be on the front cover of Oxygen Magazine, and to be a fully sponsor model, I won’t stop till I get there..

I am convinced that Joanne will do anything she sets her mind to as she has proven great discipline and positivety throughout this journey to reach her goal of competing for the first time.
Joanne started the TF Competitive Meal Plan 12 weeks out of competition date where she eats a lot of Omega 3's to sustain hormone balance and healthy skin/hair, along with eating plenty of fibre and protein to aid in proper digestion and muscle maintenance throughout. Joanne has trained with weights for many years prior to her decision to compete which is very important in building the framework of a physique before leaning out for competition.
Joanne has committed herself to accomplishing this goal naturally without sacrificing her health! Good work Joanne, we are all excited to see your competition pictures and in the near future your stellar physique on a Magazine one day!!

Your biggest fan, Leanne

Competition Pictures to come y'all! Stay tuned and Good Luck Joanne!

Back injury anyone?

2011-09-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

Back pain from injury is debilitating and can affect all aspects of a person's life. Our Team Fitness client,Mitch,was one of those people. In his early 20's and unable to work because of his back pain, Mitch gave us a chance at helping him get his life back. Our team of personal trainers worked together to create a program specific to his needs and limitations. Mitch was dedicated to his training and through his hard work and persistance he has transformed himself. We are all so very proud of him, his hard work has paid off!!

Here is his story;

" In 2008 I had surgery on my back to fix a herniated disc. For the next three years my back was a complete mess. I wasn’t able to work and I was in constant pain. For a long time I didn’t think my chronic pain symptoms would go away. A general malaise took over my life as I was uncertain if I would ever return to my pre-injured self.

In February of 2011, on a recommendation, I began working out with Team Fitness. I went in with low expectations, as all of my previous rehab attempts had proven futile. Within weeks I could feel strength returning to my back. Team Fitness worked intensively with me to create an individually designed fitness regimen.

I now have minimal, to no pain during day-to-day activities. With the absence of pain my melancholy has dissipated, and for the first time in three years I am able to play a full round of golf, a sport I honestly believed I would never play again."

Thank you Team Fitness,

Mitch

2011-09-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TRANSFORMATION!
Congratulations to Dorothy for her successful transformation of a 30 lbs loss!
Keep reading to find out how Dorothy experienced Team Fitness' 90 Days to a New You program!

" I feel and look so much better and people that I haven’t seen in a while are shocked when they see me. The really great thing is that I never found it hard after the first week. That week was tough I think I actually went through withdrawl but after that I have not found it hard at all. I do exercise more than I did when I first started. I found that once the weight started coming off I was much more motivated to exercise since I could really see the results. I did not want to do fad diets and things like that since I seen so many of my friends so that and just get heavier. I have really learned a lot with this plan on how to eat and what to eat and it has worked out well for me.

I would definitely recommend this plan to anyone that has weight to lose and to keep it off permanently."
Dorothy

If you are looking for a change call us now and we can help!
604 990 3476
www.teamfitness.ca

2 1/2 Weeks left in our September Promo

2011-09-14T12:17:00.000-07:00

Unlimited Bootcamp for 3 Months!!!!

With the purchase of a "90 Days to a New You" Program

Contact Chris for details

July Anniversary Sale

2011-07-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Rebecca!

2011-05-03T12:25:00.000-07:00

A HUGE congratulations to our Team Fitness client, Rebecca. She is following the 90 days to a new you program and has lost 17 lbs in 7 weeks !!! We are all proud of your accomplishments and your commitment to your goals! You are inspiring many!!! Keep up the great work Rebecca :-)

SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE

2011-05-02T14:47:00.000-07:00

Do you have a wedding coming up? Maybe a vacation? Now is a perfect time to take advantage of our Spring Sale!
We are offering you a Special Rate on the 90 Days to a New You program here at Team Fitness. This is only offered for the month of May so hurry and get a body and mind transformation in time for your July/August event!

The package includes 2-3 personal training session per week, meal planning PLUS unlimited boot camp training to enhance your experience.
Our personal trainers here at Team Fitness in North Vancouver educate you, motivate you and keep you accountable to your goals. You will experience fun progressive workouts in a supportive atmosphere.

Change your life today! Lose wieght, gain muscle, tone and sculpt!!

Call today and we will get you on your way to a New You!
604 990 3476

Feel Better-Live Better-Look Better
www.teamfitness.ca

North Vancouver Home Show

2011-03-18T13:17:00.000-07:00

Come visit us at the North Vancouver Home Show this Weekend!

You may even Win a Package by entering our Featured Draw!

Event Details:
Date: Mar 18, 2011 to Mar 20, 2011
Location: North Vancouver, BC
Address: Karen Magnussen Arena
2300 Kirkstone Road
North Vancouver BC
Show Hours: Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Show Admission: Free to the Public

TF March Promo

2011-02-28T12:38:00.000-08:00

Team Fitness Quickstart Program ONLY $399+hst

4 weeks of Unlimited Bootcamp and 1 Personal Training Session per Week!

Phone today for more details: 604-990-3476

2011-02-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

February is Ladies Makeover Month At
Team Fitness

Professionals from 4 different fields will be revealing their secrets!!

Join us every Wednesday evening in the month of February for some professional
tips on how to add pizzazz to your personal style!

February 2nd: Jen Rothfelder, a makeup artist from the Blanche MacDonald Center will be here to share some tips and tricks!

February 9th: We will have Lindsay Wilkins & Alicia Churchill of Elite Image Consultants, fashion experts, showing you that wearing the right things for your age, size etc. can transform your look.

February 16th: We will have a hair expert(to be named soon) to show you how some subtle changes can make all the difference.

February 23rd: Elizabeth McDonald, an esthetician from the Skin Care Studio will be here to give you skin care tips for that perfect glow.

These sessions will be held at Team Fitness from 8-9ish and is open to anyone who is interested!

All presenters are volunteering their time and expertise for Makeover Month at TF.

There will be no charge, but we will be collecting donations to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation as it is Heart Month!

The sessions will be limited to 10 people so please secure your spot by

RSVP’ing by phone: 604-990-3476

We hope to see you there!!

2011-01-14T14:43:00.000-08:00

2011 Top Ten Ways to Your Personal Best!!

#1 Where are you going? You need a Plan! A map to your personal best, and what your are going to do to get there!

- Be a human doing not a human being

- Avoid the law of diminishing intent

#2 Get Physical:

-Pick a type of exercise you like and do it three times a week!

-You can't be great if you don't feel great!

-Ritualize it, schedule it, make it a habit!

-"a person who does'nt make time to take care of themselves will eventually be forced to!"

#3 Eat Like a Champion

-If you do not know how to find out how and get started!!

-You are what you eat

#4 Realize your Potential

-Set Goals

-Focus on what you can do not what you can't

-Inspire others through your own actions

#5 Surround Yourself with Amazing People

-Feed off their love, support and positive energy and give it back

#6 Be Positive

-Love yourself, Love your life

-Feel Gratitude and See the Good in Everything

#7 Have Fun

-Laugh and Play

#8 Don't Let Setbacks set you Back!

-Every situation good or bad offers a gift, you just have to discover it.

-Some situations catapult you out of your comfort zones thay may hold you back from reaching full potential.

#9 Be like Curious George:

-Become a Lover of Knowledge

#10 Live your Dream Life!

-Everyday Set Your intentions to where and what you want to be.

2011-01-14T14:29:00.000-08:00

JANUARY PROMOTION:

BUY UNLIMITED BOOTCAMP FOR ONE MONTH!!

99$+hst

We have added a NEW friday session from 6-7pm!!

Remember to sign up early to save your spot!

Space is limited.

Studies prove that a low glycemic index diet is the best!

2010-11-25T07:47:00.000-08:00

Click on the title and check out this link that was featured on Canada Am recommending following a low gycemic index diet to lose wieght and keep it off! Finally! Studies prove that low fat diets are not the most ideal for weight loss and long term maintenance.
Our 90 Days to a New You program at Team Fitness Personal Training Studio in North Vancouver follows the low glycemic guidelines. Our clients who following our meal plan and train with our Personal Trainers two to three times a week in our 90 days to a New You Program acheive the results they are looking for! Check out our website for the before and after photos!

Team Fitness: 90 days to a fitter you and so much more

2010-11-22T12:57:00.000-08:00

Check it out!! We're in the news!!
Have a good read and learn about our fabulous promotion for the month of December! You won't want to miss out!
Team Fitness: 90 days to a fitter you and so much more

2010-10-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

We would like to encourage everyone to join us in the A4K(Athletics For Kids) Fitness Challenge.

You can get involved not only by donating to this great cause, but by actually participating in the challenge yourself. All the TF trainers will be taking part and we need your support and encouragement. Instead of us telling you what to do, we will be right along side you sharing in the pure enjoyment of completing either 250, 500 or 1000 reps of a variety of challenging exercises. The 3 different levels are posted on the website. Please go online and sign up under the Team Fitness team! We are planning on hosting this at Team Fitness on Saturday November 6th. Mark that on your calender.

We will confirm time very soon!

Please click on the Link titled "Athletics for Kids Fitness Challenge" under our Link section to the right of this Blog to make a donation or join the team!!

2010-10-12T11:04:00.000-07:00

Team Fitness Client Of The Month
October 2010
Cathy Barr

Since joining Team Fitness Cathy has achieved a number of very impressive goals. She has dropped 4 dress sizes. Cathy has lost 26 inches and has lost 25 lbs of fat. Cathy completed the Sun Run in 2010 and most recently conquered the Grouse Grind! We are very proud of you Cathy. TF looks forward to helping you continue to achieve your goals!

“The hardest part for me in my journey to health, strength and weight loss was walking in the door to Team Fitness…I thought personal training was just for athletes…and I knew that wasn’t me! As a mom to three kids I was not on my list of things to do…The easy part, was allowing the Team from Team Fitness to take over and guide me to succeed. Success for me is not just physical, (I have lost and continue to lose weight and eat healthy) and emotional, (I feel supported and confident in the gym…looking forward to each session) but it has been measured by my doctor. I have gone from having many health risks to conquering them one by one…ask me about my blood pressure! I look forward to continued success and know it will happen…Thanks Team Fitness!”
Cathy Barr

Yoga

2010-10-08T08:30:00.000-07:00

I was able to participate in Christine's yoga class here at Team Fitness last night! I enjoyed her energy and her style of teaching. She gives a variety of modifications for the poses making it possible for all levels to enjoy the class.
I definately encourage everyone to try the yoga class. Even if you can only commit to one class a month, you will benefit from the poses by improving your flexibility, posture and overall health and wellbeing.
It is an intimate class and Christine is supportive and encouraging. Take advantage of of this great value!

Thanks for taking the time to read our blog:)

Namaste!

Deneen Campioni

Come Stretch with Us!!

2010-09-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

We are very excited to announce that we will be starting up our small group yoga sessions once again.

We will be running an introductory promotion from October 5-October 14th.

Classes will be held on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 8:15 pm-9:30 pm for a cost of only $5.00.

You must sign up a head of time as space will be limited to 6 people.

Regular Classes will commence October 19th for a cost of $15.00 when you sign up early or a drop in fee of $20.00. There will also be a package of 10 sessions available for $120.00.

This will be a great way for all of you to compliment your current training and really loosen up those tight muscles and relax after a long day at the office. The small group setting will allow for more individual attention and a less intimidating environment for everyone.

One of our current clients Christine Reskovich will be leading these classes. Christine is a certified Yoga Practitioner and has been practicing yoga for over 13 years, and teaching since 2008.

Please phone in or email to save your spot!

info@teamfitness.ca or 604-990-3476

New Website!! Check It Out!

2010-07-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

Check out our new website; Fit Tip Video, Before and After Gallery, New Programming Options and sooo much more! Share the Experience...pass our link on to a friend and get a free Personal Training Session when they sign up!

www.teamfitness.ca

check it out and let us know what you think!!

Come out for a Pot Luck Goodbye Party for Sam!!

2010-07-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

Please come join Team Fitness on Saturday, July 31st at Ambleside Park from 1-6pm for a Goodbye Get Together for TF Trainer Sam. We are very sad to see such a huge asset to our Team have to go back home to Australia, but Sam will be progressing further into his feild of Exercise Physiology and most importantly continuing on in using his natural talent of helping people advance in health and fitness!
We will miss Sam and we have been so lucky to have had him on board with us. Luckily, we have Lexi Harris continuing on with Sam's Post Rehab clients. Sam and Lexi have worked together in learning and designing the best path of program design for many clients who have other areas of concern that affect their ability to exercise. Lexi is very excited to continue on the Post Rehab Programming for Team Fitness.
So come on out to our Pot-Luck Goodbye Party for Sam on Saturday July 31st and enjoy some Super Fun with us!!
Bring a dish and dig in to some good food too!!

See you there,
The Team

Need a Workout for your Summer Holiday

2010-07-02T12:58:00.000-07:00

One of the great services that we offer here at Team Fitness is our Web Exercise Program. It is a online service that delivers a home-based workout that you can perform anywhere as it utilizes minimal equipment.
Most of you work with us regularly 2-3 times a week and would like something when off on a Work Trip or a Summer Holiday.
To maintain your physical fitness levels you must perform weighted exercise and cardiovascular sessions three times a week. The outdoors are available to get that cardio in if it is hiking, biking and/or jogging to name a few. But sometimes it is nice to feel that strength base being challenged as well and by having a program to refer from is a great start to maintaining your level of fitness when away from regular routine.
We know what you need and have been working with your progressions, so it is guaranteed that the program designed will suit your needs!

The great thing is it is only $15+tax!!

Call or email today to get your program designed and sent via email. It only takes 5 business days for us to design and send this to you. You can access via internet/iphone or print it out if you like. Most exercises have video representation so there is no geussing when it comes to proper technique!

Web Exercise Program: $15+tax

Team Fitness Sponsors the 5th Annual Capoeira Festival

2010-06-10T11:30:00.000-07:00

Team Fitness, North Vancouver's Exclusive Personal Training studio is sponsoring this weekend's 5th Annual Capoeira Festival. This festival is hosted by group Capoeira Males (pronounced mall-ays) and will take place over the weekend of June 11th.
The festival brings teachers and students from all over the world together to celebrate the changing of belts and welcoming new students into the world of Capoeira. Over the weekend there will be workshops held as well as a presentation event on Sunday June 13th at Vancouver Community College, Broadway campus 11:30-2pm.

Capoeira is a Brazilian dance-like martial art created by African Slaves in the colonial era. It is an exciting practice that ties together all elements of physical fitness: strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. Capoeira offers a unique mix of martial arts, dance, play and innovative movement. The rich history and freedom of movement are what separates capoeira from other martial arts. Capoeira is a form of expression and communication and a way to break down the barriers of everyday living. Capoeira's music, language, acrobatics and culture enrich your training and keep you engaged. Come experience this invigorating opportunity to increase your fitness, be a part of a community and unwind from the stress of the day.

Team Fitness is happy to sponsor this group as two of our staff members are also students with this group and will participate in the event.

Team Fitness on course

2010-05-31T07:38:00.000-07:00

The friendly folks at Seymour Golf and Country Club played host to the 3rd annual Mayor's Day Golf Tournament on Friday 21st May. Team Fitness was proudly represented at the tournament for the second year in a row, taking position beside the 18th tee bed to provide moral, educational and physical support.

The TF team was spearheaded by the Newcastle newcomer Mr Andrew Rolph, steadied by TF Veteran Mr Sam Coleman and made more picturesque and all round more enjoyable by the presence of TF massage specialist, Ms Carolina Valencia.

Team Fitness provided a number of door prizes at the auction which held in the club rooms after all the days strokes had been tallied and sometimes forgotten. Donations and Prizes for the auction were all given by local North Shore companies and the proceeds were to be donated generously to a local charity.

After braving an early Winter-like chill the north-shore sun showed its rays, much to the delight of TF die-hards Howard and Alex who definitely powered through those tee-shots for an extra few yards....(they must work out!)

For those who were falling that touch short off the tee, TF fitness provided a burst of rejuvination via expertly concocted Vanilla Myofusion Protein Shakes (shaken not stirred) and then eased their aches and pains at the firm hand of Ms Valencia.

A great day was had by all involved and Team Fitness would sincerely like to thank Seymour Golf and Country Club, the Mayor's of North and West Vancouver, as well as Heather Baker and Paul Martin (event organisers and beloved TF members).

Thank you and see you next year!!

SJC

A day to remember

2010-05-26T04:42:00.000-07:00

Recently Deneen Campioni the owner of North Vancouver's Team Fitness, accompanied by assistant manager Lexi Harris, competed in the BCABBA competition in Kelowna.

Deneen competed in Masters Figure while Lexi competed in Fitness. Deneen came in 4th place out of 12 competitors and Lexi came in 2nd out of 4 competitors. Here are some pictures from the weekend.

It was both of their first competitions and they were dieted and coached by Leanne Babcock, co-owner of North Vancouver's exclusive personal training studio, Team Fitness.

Reveal Fundraiser

2010-05-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

The Reveal Fundraiser Photos!!
...more to come!!!

What a great evening, thanks to all that attended our Fundraiser to support Deneen and Lexi with the expenses of Competing in a BCABBA Fitness and Figure Event held this coming weekend in Kelowna on Saturday May 22nd! These Ladies are going to make Team Fitness North Vancouver a very Proud Personal Training Studio come Show Day with their incredible physiques and paramount fitness routine performed by Lexi!

Thanks to the Capoeira Males Academy for donating their time to perform for all of us. Their athletic performance of the Brazillian Martial Arts performed to the rythym of drumming and singing was so enjoyable and extremely impressive! Amazing athletes, impressive performance!!

Deneen and Lexi came out with their One-Week-out to Show-day Ready Bodies and WOW they are going to make Team Fitness North Vancouver a very Proud Personal Training Studio!! Looking great Ladies! Five Months of training and dieting are almost over...What a transformation! What an inspiration!

We also had the opportunity to see some Zumba Fit!! A Latin Fusion based performance that integrates music and dance that is not only Fun to watch but also fun to do!!! A great way to workout....thanks Maggie!!

Thank you everyone for your support!

Competition Pictures to Come!

Your biggest fan,

Team Fitness

604-990-3476

Personal Training

The Big Reveal

2010-05-04T15:28:00.000-07:00

May 16th will be the day where Deneen Campioni, owner of Team Fitness and Lexi Harris, trainer at Team Fitness will reveal their competition ready bodies. Since January of this year Deneen and Lexi have been working hard and dieting to be ready to compete in BCABBA figure and fitness competition taking place in Kelowna, BC on May 22nd. Leanne Babcock, co-owner of Team Fitness, has been acting as dieting coach for the ladies and is proud of the results so far.
Both Deneen and Lexi have been through a lot in the last 4 months and this is your chance to see how all the hard work has paid off. All proceeds go toward the travel and accommodation for the girls stay in Kelowna.

2010-04-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

Team Building For Team Fitness!!

What great experience we all had this past Sunday at Moustache Cafe! The owners of Team Fitness gathered their Amazing Team together and had fun learning how to cook a gourmet meal!
Chef Geoff Lundholm, Executive Chef and Owner of Moustache Cafe, instructed us in preparing a three course meal, one favorite part of the experience was making a Savoury Blueberry Salad Dressing from Scratch! This service offered by Moustache Cafe was really worth the time and money invested. It gave all of us an opportunity to do something that was not related to work. We engaged in great conversation, joked, enjoyed and relaxed. No pressure, just good fun with great people and we all walked away with a few recipes to try on our own.
We definetly would do that again and if you are interested in doing this also for your Team or even just a group of friends, call Geoff at 604-987-8461 and inquire today!
website: http://www.moustachecafe.ca/

a quote for you to ponder

2010-04-12T15:29:00.000-07:00

TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED BY THE THINGS THAT YOU DIDN'T DO THAN BY THE THINGS YOU DID DO.
SO THROW OFF THE BOWLINES. SAIL AWAY FROM THE SAFE HARBOR. CATCH THE TRADE WINDS IN YOUR SAILS. EXPLORE . DREAM . DISCOVER.

Mark Twain

North Vancouver Spring Home Expo 2010

2010-03-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

Come check us out!! Did you know that we will be pumping out some TF energy at the Homeshow this weekend!! Located at the Karen Magnesun Arena you will find many booths presenting tips, solutions, and much more on home renovations and other related services!!

We will be there promoting our "90 days to a New You" Program and most importantly we will have a Draw Box available for people who are not only wanting to improve their home, but also improve on themselves!! The Draw Box will offer a chance to win $300 towards a Long Term Personal Training Package!! We will have some other great information there allowing people to learn more about us and our services. Pass on the news and come visit us at BOOTH 18 on Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 9:30-5:30pm and Sunday 10am-4pm!

See you there or if you want more information visit our website http://www.teamfitness.ca/
North Vancouvers only Private and Exclusive Personal Training Studio that has Sprung flooring, Qualified Personal Trainers and One on One Private Yoga Instruction!

Together we will make it happen,

The Team

Phone anytime for more information on our "90 Days to a New You" Group Training Program 604-990-3476

Weight Watchers Partners with McDonalds?!?

2010-03-08T06:56:00.000-08:00

Recently Weight Watchers has announced that it will be partnering with McDonald's by lending its endorsement to certain menu items. Please don't be fooled by this "healthy" food collaboration; this North Vancouver Personal Training team certainly isn't!
We at Team Fitness would like to point out some food for thought just in case you want to go for those Weight Watcher's approved chicken McNuggets:

1. -As George Stroumboulopolus of the Hour on CBC so succinctly put it, publicly traded companies are responsible first to their shareholders and second to their consumers. This is a smart business decision for shareholders and a poor health choice for consumers!

2. Chicken McNuggets gets Weight Watchers seal of approval.... Hmmmm Let's think about that one:
The Canadian Food guide recommends sources of Protein should be:
a. Lean cuts. OK, so "white meat" chicken breast is lean, right? Yes, good job you are on the right track McDonald's but somehow "a small piece of minced chicken breast and mechanically separated meat held together with phosphate salts and some chicken skin." doesn't sound quite as healthy as a good old lean piece of chicken breast.
b. prepared by roasting, baking or poaching. McNuggets are deep fried people! Only after they are battered, fried and frozen at the manufacturing plant.
c. Low in sodium. Chicken McNuggets (package of 6) give you nearly 30% of your daily allowance of sodium!

We here at Team Fitness know how we all wish that it could be that easy. Unfortunately it is not, it takes a lot of hard work, time and consideration when it comes to changing your eating habits and as a result dropping some of that unwanted weight. We know that this simple little logo next to an item such as the McNuggets will make a whole lot of people feel justified in ordering not just one serving but two or three. Join us, Team Fitness, in becoming an informed and intellectual eater and don't be fooled by these profit driven partnerships.

For more information on our team of Personal Trainers visit us at www.teamfitness.ca

Stretching…..hmm, when, why, How?

2010-02-23T16:53:00.000-08:00

We would all like to be just that little bit more flexible than we are and most of us could be a lot more flexible. However how do we go about doing this, when is the best time to do it and what sort of stretching should you do?
According to Dr. David Musnick and Mark Pierce, A.T.C. (in their book "Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness"), "The goal of stretching is to lengthen a muscle and move the corresponding joints through the full range of motion, thereby allowing both the contractile (muscle and tendon) and the noncontractile (ligament and joint capsule) structures to lengthen."
Recent years have shown a lot of conjecture over the positives and negatives of the stretching process. This is warranted since evidence seems to suggest that the effect of stretching exercise on muscle performance depends on the type of stretching done (ie static vs dynamic) and the whether the activity is concentric or eccentric (ACSM). It appears that static stretching done prior to activity may decrease velocity, power, and force of muscle contraction, and dynamic stretching may lead to acute improvements. Stretching for injury prevention in the warm up seems to be more specific to exercise performances that require increased flexibility, such as gymnastics, rather than just rhythmic aerobic activity in which there seems to be no greater reduction in chance of injury than from just doing a progressively dynamic, activity specific warm up. Whether or not stretching is included in the warm up or not, it is widely accepted that a warm up should be done prior to stretching or competitive exercise, and also stretching following any conditioning activity is recommended.
Types of stretching
Static
Moving the body into a position which creates tension of a particular muscle group, and the surrounding ligament and tendonous support, then holding it there for 15-60 seconds.
Dynamic
Moving selected body segments through their full active range of motion repetitively, often mimicking movements of the activity that are to be subsequently performed.
Ballistic
Is dynamic stretching done with more rapid contractions and stretches of the muscle group, this is not done as often due to the possible increased risk of injury with these activities, however if done when conditioned and warm, there is no reason why these cannot be performed, and may be beneficial for exercise that involves rapid high intensity movement.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
This is done by actively contracting a muscle group against resistance for six seconds, followed by a 10-30 second static stretch of those same muscles.

A regular stretching program recommended for most adults should consist of at least 10 minutes of major muscle group stretching including neck, shoulders, upper/lower back, pelvis, hips and legs, performed four or more times for each group, a minimum of 2-3days per week.

Some Do’s and Don’ts to think about
DO
Warm up well before stretching
Start your stretching program off slowly
Focus on your breathing (breath in deeply through the nose and out slowly through the mouth)
Try and relax (find quiet spot, comfortable surface, etc)
Listen to your body and its limitations.

Do Nots
Hold your breath
Bounce
Force a stretch to point of pain (should be steady tension)
Stretch injured muscles
Rush your routine (set aside the stretching time into your allocated program time)
Compete against others (our bodies are different and require personal treatment.)

American College of Sports Medicine 8th eds. (2010) Baltimore, USA.
http://running.about.com/od/running101/a/stretching101.htm
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/flexibility/a/aa022102a.htm
great link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaDXNjFjjnU

You can make a difference!

2010-02-17T10:49:00.000-08:00

These days we are flooded with scary statistics that make us feel scared and helpless. There are not many things that we can do to change most of these problems, so take a deep breath, turn off CNN and start to think about the things that are in your control.

We can make a big difference in the lives of those closest to us by changing our eating habits and educating ourselves and our loved ones about food. Without education, there is no way we will know how to make the appropriate changes. I came across this wonderful video of Jamie Oliver speaking on food education. It is a great speech to get you motivated to learn more. Remember, you can make the difference in your own life, and once you have done that you will touch the lives of those around you. www.teamfitness.ca

90 days to a new you!

2010-02-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

It takes 30 days to change a habit, and 60 more to change your life.

At Team Fitness we will be running a new promotion, 90 days to a new you for as low as $99.00 a month!

Why 90 days?

The general consensus is that it takes ruffly 30 days to change or develop a new habit. Beyond this, it takes at least 3 months to see results in a training program.

If you are like the majority of us, you started your year with great intentions of getting back into the gym and getting into shape, and soon after found yourself unmotivated and slipping back into those old habits. It isn not easy to start a program without real education, motivation and accountability. That is what we provide for you and at an affordable cost no less.

The training sessions will be designed as a small group training for one hour, with 15 minutes of an educational and goal setting component. You will be accountable to your trainer and group and will be learning the WHY behind your training.

Call us today to book in, space is limited! 604-990-3476

It's Heart Month!

2010-02-15T09:49:00.000-08:00

KEEPING YOUR HEART HAPPY AND HEALTHY

By understanding the risk factors of heart disease and making certain lifestyle choices, heart disease can be prevented.

Your heart is a veritable life-support machine. Love it and take care of it, and your heart should be good for a long and healthy lifetime. But abuse it and you may be in trouble.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, cardiovascular disease accounts for more deaths in Canada than any other disease. Recently, 35% of all male deaths were due to heart disease or stroke, and 37% of female deaths! So it’s a myth that women don’t get heart disease.

Here’s the good news… There’s a lot you can do to prevent heart disease.

Medical research shows that heart disease is primarily a lifestyle illness where the risk can be reduced by making appropriate choices. And it’s really not that complex. Healthy eating, exercise and not smoking can control many of the factors that lead to heart disease. The question is, are you at risk…and what can you do to keep your heart healthy?

WHAT IS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE?

The Heart and Stroke Foundation defines cardiovascular diseases as diseases or injuries of the cardiovascular system, the heart, the blood vessels of the heart and the system of blood vessels (veins and arteries) throughout the body and in the brain. Stroke, which is also considered a cardiovascular disease, is the result of a blood flow problem to the brain.

THE RISK FACTORS

High Blood Cholesterol Levels – Too much “bad” LDL cholesterol is a risk factor for the development of “plaques” or blockages in the arteries , including the arteries which supply blood to the heart muscles. When these plaques rupture they may shut off blood supply to the heart muscle causing what we call a “heart attack”

High Blood Pressure – Puts unwanted strain on artery walls and on the pump. A reading of 140/90 or above is generally thought to put you in the risk zone. However, numbers can fluctuate so it’s best to talk to your doctor.

Smoking – Every puff of a cigarette reduces the amount of oxygen your heart receives. In addition, it exposes your lungs and heart to toxins created during the burning of tobacco.

Obesity – Obesity is considered a major risk factor for heart disease. People who are more than 30% over their ideal weight are more likely to develop coronary heart disease and stroke.

Diabetes – Puts women and men at a higher risk of heart disease. High blood pressure and high cholesterol go hand in hand with diabetes.

Stress – Stress, anger and feelings of hostility are often associated with unhealthy activities such as smoking, overeating and excessive drinking, all risk factors for heart disease.

Age – The older we get, the greater the risk of heart disease. But it’s different for men and women. Men start being at higher risk for heart disease in their 40s, while for women it’s usually in their 50s after the menopause. By age 75, the risk is about the same for both sexes.

Family History – If one of your close relatives suffered from heart disease early in life, you may be at greater risk. So, it’s particularly important to take preventative measures.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR RISK:

Don’t smoke. If you stop, no matter how much you’ve smoked in your life, your risk is reduced over time until there’s almost no added risk at all. More good news! Not smoking may also increase the amount of “good” cholesterol in your blood.

Exercise. Your heart is a muscle, so the more you use it, the stronger it gets. And exercise is probably the best way to raise your “good” HDL cholesterol level, decrease your blood pressure, reduce stress and help you keep your weight down.

Eat healthy and well. A healthy diet can’t always replace pills or medical intervention, but it can help you reduce your risk of heart disease. Eat more fruits, vegetables and dietary fibre.

Opt for lean white meats and fish, which offer the added benefit of omega-3 fatty acids. Limit sodium intake to a level teaspoon, or less, of salt a day. If you use oil, choose monounsaturated fats, like olive or canola oil, rather than butter. And limit the amount of that, too.

Control your weight. But avoid fad or miracle diets. The best way to keep a healthy weight is to eat a balanced diet, control your portion sizes, reduce fats and sweets, and exercise regularly.

Drink alcohol in moderation. Some studies show that moderate alcohol consumption – no more than two drinks a day – can reduce the risk of heart disease. However, remember moderation is the key. Over-consumption can increase your blood pressure, the risk of heart disease, and may increase your odds of problems in other areas.

Reduce stress. If you have a lot of stress in your life, from job, family and other responsibilities, learn to let some things go. Cut yourself some slack. Get the support you need.

Investigate low dose ASA therapy. If you’ve experienced angina or had a heart attack or stroke, your doctors will most probably prescribe preventative ASA heart therapy. However, if you’re taking low dose ASA for your heart, many doctors recommend TYLENOL* acetaminophen for pain relief because it doesn’t irritate your stomach or interfere with ASA preventative therapy. Check with your doctor before starting a daily ASA routine.

Have regular medical check-ups. That’s when your doctor can measure your blood cholesterol, check your weight and blood pressure and test you for diabetes. Using a scoring system called Framingham Risk Scores, your doctor can assess your 10-year risk of developing heart disease. And if there are danger signs, you can start taking preventative action early!

Keeping your heart happy and healthy is all about making the right choices, how you exercise, what you eat and living a positive lifestyle. If you have questions, be sure to talk to your doctor. And for all kinds of great information about your heart, heart disease risk factors, and healthy living tips, you can also visit the website of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada at www.heartandstroke.ca.

Beautiful City of Ours

2010-02-01T20:24:00.000-08:00

Take a moment .....click on the title of this blog .....and enjoy an incredible view of Vancouver in all her glory.............Bring on the games!!!

We are proud of our TF clients!

2010-01-25T07:21:00.000-08:00

TF client, John Friswell recently appeared on Business News Network (click on the title to follow the link). Congrats John, we only wish they would have shown a full body shot to show off those pipes you work so hard on here at Team Fitness!

Keeping Your Resolutions

2010-01-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

Great article from "Healthy Living"

A few simple ways to keep yourself on track, as we all know it's not easy!!!!!!

Just click on the title above to read.

Thought that salad was a good choice?

2010-01-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

A hot chicken Caesar salad at earls is 1,120 calories, 11.9 grams of saturated fat and 1,531 grams of sodium! As a reference, McDonald's big mac is 540 calories, 10g of saturated fat and 1,020 grams of sodium.

The Vancouver Sun has compiled a database of many of the popular chain stores around Vancouver. Rate your meal to make sure you are on track with your diet. Become educated about your choices. (click on the title of this post to bring you to the fat-a-base)

Team Fitness' Top 10 Tips on Eating Out:

Now that we know that your favourite salad may not be as healthy as you once thought, you may need some ideas of how to choose a healthy meal when dinning out.

1. Learn this phrase and use it often: "on-the-side" as in, "dressing on the side", "sauce on the side" etc. A lot of the fat and sodium are found in the sauces and dressings that come globed on top of your meal.

2. Choose brown over white: Whenever you have the choice ask for brown rice instead of white, whole wheat bread instead of sour dough or white.

3. Do like your mom said and share: Portion sizes in restaurants are typically bigger than any person should be eating in one sitting. Ask whoever you are with if they would like to share the meal with you.

4. Choose wise sides: fries or salad, hmmm I know tough choice, but when it comes to your health pick the salad and use the phrase you now have burned into your memory, "dressing on the side"

5. Don't be afraid to modify: I know you don't want to be the annoying customer who can't just order from the menu but just ask nicely and give a nice tip when they are able to accommodate you. One example of an easy trade is asking for steamed veggies instead of white rice if they do not have the choice of brown.

6. Know your lean meats: skinless chicken breast (NOT breaded, fried or served with a cream sauce), fish, if you want to go with beef try a tenderloin, pork tenderloin is the leanest cut of pork - a 3-ounce serving contains 120 calories and 2.98 grams of total fat – as lean as a skinless chicken breast.

7. know your cooking terms: "Sauteed" or "fried" means they use oil. Choose things that are roasted, steamed, broiled, poached, or raw.

8. Always couple a carb with a protein: Stay away from meals that are mainly carbs!

9. Portion your foo:. Ask your server to bring you a side plate and use this as your guide. Fill the side plate with about 1/2 cup 'brown' carb, 4-5 oz of your lean protein choice and the rest with veggies. Most restaurants serve their meals on huge plates that can fool you into eating too much.

10. Drink water and ask for the bill after you order your main meal: Water is always the best choice! If you ask for the bill after you have ordered your main meal you will avoid the temptation of asking for seconds or desert.

Team fitness' new years challenge

2010-01-11T15:39:00.000-08:00

New Year Challenge

2010

Book your Body Composition before end of January to Register!

1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes to be Won!!

(Massages, Accupuncture and Protein Powder)

Challenge requires a Pre-Body Compostition that takes approx 30mins and then in 90 days another Post-Body Composition. Compostions should be tested prior to activity and avoid food consumption 2hrs before as well.

$70 Registration fee for your body compositions (reg $80) and recieve 5% off All Pro Shop Products for 90 days!

Based on a Point System:

- 1 point for every lbs of total body weight lost

- 1 point for every lbs of body fat lost

- 1 point for every inch of girth measurement lost

- 2 points for every lbs of muscle gained

- (-2) points for every lbs of muscle lost (EAT YOUR PROTEIN!)

PHONE TO BOOK IN FOR YOUR PRE-BODY COMPOSITION OR BOOK WHEN YOU ARE IN FOR YOUR NEXT WORKOUT.

REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY JANUARY 31ST AND THEN RETEST WILL BE 90 DAYS FROM YOUR PRE-TEST DATE.

604-990-3476

**For those who have had a Body Composition in December or beginning of January you may use that as your

Pre-Composition Test and register, please call or email leanne@teamfitness.ca to do so.

New Year, New You!

2010-01-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

Resolutions!!
Have you begun your journey of transformation and growth? Excited about conquering the challenges that may lay ahead?

How about setting 10 daily habits that will help support you in your journey??

These daily habits can range from small actions to large actions. They can create order out of chaos. They can help you feel in control when life gets crazy.

Here is an example that may help give you some ideas;

1) Make bed
2) Eat breakfast
3) Exercise
4) Phone/email or write a friend
5) Family time ( could be play for 45 minutes with the kids)
6) Feed the spirit ( could be pray, meditate, read, listen to music)
7) Clean or organise ( can be clean a drawer, file a receipt, load of laundry etc)
8) Plan meals for the next day
9) Education ( learn one new thing)
10) Journal

Begin with small tasks to avoid setting yourself up for failure. If you forget one, start over fresh the next day. Have fun with it and you may be surprised how much you can accomplish!

Wishing all of you abundance in 2010!

Merry Christmas From Team Fitness

2009-12-23T09:45:00.000-08:00

Everyone at Team Fitness would like to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday! We look forward to helping all of you achieve your new goals for 2010! "Together we will make it happen"

And the winner is...

2009-12-23T08:55:00.000-08:00

We have a winner of our "fall out of your summer weight" challenge. Cathy Barr has lost an astounding 22 pounds! Cathy works hard every time she comes into the gym and has been dilagently following Leanne's meal advice. We are so proud of Cathy and she is an inspiration to all of us here at Team Fitness. Congratulations Cathy!

Christmas party: team fitness style!

2009-12-15T07:37:00.000-08:00

Thank you all who joined us this year at our Team Fitness Holiday party, it was fun to see you all in 'real clothes'. It was so much fun and it just reminded us of what great clients we have here at Team Fitness. We hope you know how much fun we have training you on a daily basses. We've posted the pictures on our facebook page (tap the title of this post and it will take you there).
Have a safe holiday season!

Proshop corner

2009-12-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

As many of you know, Team Fitness has now stocked fitness products in our in-house proshop! We offer a variety of products designed to complement your workout regimen. We have pre and post workout powders and convenient to-go products. We will be receiving our stock of vitamins early this week. Spend some time after your next workout talking to one of our trainers about the best products for you.

Product of the week

New Zealand Whey by Ergogenics: This is a "top shelf" whey protein. Not only is it an Isolate, it is also one of the cleanest wheys out there. Isolate means that the whey (a by-product of dairy) has been processed down to its highest biological value. This means that the body and muscles can better utilize the proteins. New Zealand Whey is considered 'clean' because of the source of dairy that they use. New Zealand has a reputation for its highly-regulated dairy processing. They do not use growth inducing hormones or antibiotics in their dairy cows. This coupled with the filtering process used by ergogenics makes it a very high quality whey.

Diabetes and You

2009-12-02T13:18:00.000-08:00

DIABETES AND YOU
Diabetes Mellitus is the name given to a group of metabolic diseases which are based around and elevated level of fasting blood glucose (Hyperglycemia). Hyperglycemia occurs because of defects in the production, secretion or use of insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is involved in a number of chemical interactions that ensure the body meets its energy requirements. Maintenance of elevated blood glucose levels can lead to an increased risk for an array of vascular diseases and neuropathies of the peripheral and autonomic nervous system. Diabetes is diagnosed by a variety of tests but most commonly your family doctor can test your blood glucose levels via one of these three methods; Fasting Blood Glucose Test (7.0mmol/L), Casual Blood Glucose Test (11.0mmol/L) or Glucose Tolerance Test (11.1mmol/L). If your blood glucose is more than or equal to these three concentrations on two occasions then Diabetes Mellitus is indicated.
Forms of Diabetes
Type I : Diagnosis of Type I diabetes usually occurs in childhood or adolescents and is caused by an autoimmune destruction of the cells responsible (β cells) for insulin production in the pancreas, and it accounts for around 5-10% of all diabetic cases.
Type II : This form of DM develops in clients which are not producing enough insulin or who are not using the insulin which is being produced efficiently enough. Type II is often (although not exclusively) associated with excess body fat, specifically upper body fat (abdomen) as opposed to total body fat. This is the most commonly diagnosed form and accounts for around 85-90% of cases.
Gestational Diabetes: This is a temporary condition which occurs while a mother is pregnant and can create an increased risk of the development of diabetes for the mother and child. This occurs in less than 5% of diagnosed cases.
Other specific origins: A small percentage (<2%) of the diagnosed cases are a result of genetic defects or are drug induced.
Prediabetes: This is the patient population which has a blood glucose level which is higher than normal but is not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type II diabetes. Fasting plasma glucose level of 5.55mmol/L -6.94mmol/L.
Metabolic Syndrome: This is another term which describes a group of conditions which increases the risk of developing Type II diabetes. If you have 3 or more of the following: High Fasting Blood glucose levels (≥5.6mmol/L ), High Blood Pressure (≥130/85mm Hg), High level of Triglycerides (≥1.7mmol/L), Low HDL (≤1.0mmol/L men or ≤1.3 mmol/L women), Abdominal obesity (40 inches Men, 35inches Women).
Risk Factors (Am I at risk?)
Age is a risk factor for Type II diabetes by itself so if you are over 40 years then you should be tested at least every three years. However if any of the following points apply to you then you should be tested earlier and more regularly.
- You have immediate family member who has diabetes
- You are from a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, South Asian, Asian, or African descent).
- You gave birth to a baby that weighed over 4kg (9lbs) at birth
- You had gestational diabetes
- You have been told that you have impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.
- You have high blood pressure (≥130/85mm Hg)
- You have high Cholesterol (LDL) or Triglyceride levels in your blood.
- You are overweight (especially if weight is carried around the abdomen).
- You have Polycystic ovary syndrome, Acanthosis nigricans or schizophrenia
How to spot Diabetes Symptoms
Type II diabetes is sometimes referred to as a silent disease, because it is certainly possible to have it and not be fully aware of it. Paying attention to the potential risk factors for Type II diabetes and regular check ups with your family doctor is the best way of avoiding Type II diabetes. However there are some common symptoms that may arise which when combined with the above risk factors may provide cause for further diabetes testing. Some of these symptoms are: Frequent urination, weight change (loss or gain), dramatic loss of energy, blurred vision, frequent or recurring infections, slow healing cuts and bruises, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, or erectile dysfunction.
The Good and the Not so Good news
As you can tell from the risk factors for Type II diabetes a large proportion of the risks are lifestyle related and therefore considered changeable or reversible. If left unchecked these high blood glucose levels can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, vascular impairment, nerve damage, erectile dysfunction and blindness. However it is possible to live a long and healthy life by keeping your blood glucose levels and risk factors in check.
In general the fundamental goal for diabetes management of controlling glucose levels is attainable through healthy diet, exercise and in more serious cases medications (oral hypoglycemics or insulin). Exercise has been found to improve glucose tolerance, increase insulin sensitivity (absorption into muscles for use), decrease insulin requirement and HBA1C levels, not to mention the well known improvements for Cardiovascular disease risk factors (e.g. lipid profiles, blood pressure, body weight, and physical function). There fore increased activity is a must in any diabetes suffer or at risk person.
Since Diabetes Mellitus does have such close links with Cardiovascular, renal (kidney), nervous, and visual system illnesses it is highly recommended that if you are at risk or have been diagnosed with Diabetes that you get medical approval from your Physician prior to engaging in a exercise program.
Once you have received your clearance you can be sure that your new lifestyle changes, exercise routines and eating habits will lead you to feeling great inside and out for many years to come.
“Together we can make it happen”

For more information and great links Go to:
Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes.ca/
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
Type II Diabetes http://diabetes.about.com/

Why You Shouldn't Skip Leg exercises

2009-11-23T11:43:00.000-08:00

To take inches off your waist, work the muscles below your belt! In a new Syracuse University study, people burned more calories the day after they did lower-body resistance training than the day after they did upper-body. "Leg muscles like your quads and glutes generally have more mass than the muscles in our chest and arms", says study author Kyle Hackney, Ph.D.(c). "Work more muscle, and your body uses more energy to repair and upgrade it later." The best approach? Hit every muscle each workout!

Men's Health Magazine: September 2009

Movember Week #3

2009-11-23T11:40:00.000-08:00

Chris's Stache Week #3

Movember Week #2: Chris's Stache

2009-11-17T21:15:00.000-08:00

Thank You everyone for your support! I have raised over $1000, and as a team TF has raised over $1200. Keep the donations coming, there is still 2 weeks left in Movember.

Team Fitness NEWS

2009-11-17T08:57:00.000-08:00

Team Fitness now has a pro-shop stocked with all your fitness needs. We’re stocked up on protein, bars and pre and post workout drinks. Next time you’re in for your workout pick up a post workout shake, it will help build Fat Free Muscle mass which leads to greater fat metabolism. Did you know that one pound of active muscle burns 50 calories a day? The more muscle you build, the more calories you burn at rest and protein supplementation can aid in building that o’ so important muscle.

Now, when you buy an individual package of Myo-Fusion Whey you receive a free shaker cup! (while supplies last)

News: Team Fitness trainer Lexi Harris is going to begin on a new and exciting journey… with Leanne as her mentor and guide, Lexi will train for a fitness competition. Leanne has many years of experience as a competitor and coach and is excited to make Lexi her new pet project. Follow Lexi’s progress and keep her accountable by asking her how it’s going next time you are in the gym. More information and pictures to come!

Fall out of your Summer weight Challenge!!

2009-11-10T19:21:00.000-08:00

41 Days Remaining in our Weight Challenge!!

Keep up the focus and get in those extra workouts when you can!

Holidays are arriving and your committment now will allow you to enjoy more later!!

And Remember....Winner recieves a Massage and Two Free Training Sessions!!

Tis the Season to reach your goal!

Together we will make it happen,
Team Fitness

Doug's Stache

2009-11-10T19:08:00.000-08:00

Growing strong Doug!!!

Keep it up guys!!! You are now at $325!!

Great Stache, Great Cause....Donate, Donate!!

Click on link below to support the team!

http://ca.movember.com/donate/your-details/member_id/273434/

Saturday's Circuit A Big Success!

2009-11-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

Once again Saturday's circuit is a big success! We are now reaching our 10 person capacity week in and week out. For those who have not experienced the pleasure, sign up fast as we are now filling up quickly. We hope to see some new faces on Saturday!

$300 So far......

2009-11-10T09:33:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We've raised $300 and there is still plenty of time. http://ca.movember.com/mospace/273434/

"Movember" Week #1

2009-11-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

Chris Week #1 and growing strong?

To donate go to this link: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/273434/

For The Guys

2009-11-03T10:28:00.000-08:00

We have decided to join a global movement that is bringing much needed attention to prostate cancer. We are doing this by growing a Moustache this Movember, the month formerly known as November. Our commitment is to grow a moustache all November to change the face of men’s health and we want you to join us.

The funds we raise during our Moustache journey go to Prostate Cancer Canada.

What many people don’t know is that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer to afflict Canadian men with 25,500 diagnosed and 4,400 dying from the disease each year. Facts like these have convinced us to get involved.

To join or donate the Movember team called Team Fitness go to
http://ca.movember.com/register/57606

Once registered you’ll be sent all the information needed to get donations and get growing as part of our Movember team.

Learn more about Movember by watching the Intro Video at http://ca.movember.com

Together we can change the face of men’s health.

Client Spotlight

2009-10-26T15:51:00.000-07:00

MARIETTA BOTWRIGHT

Buen Trabajo!!

Great Job on your efforts Marrietta!! Not only is Marrietta challenging herself with learning a new language in her spare time, she has been keeping on track with her meals and her workouts! One progressive Lady!! Training with TF three times a week, meeting with Leanne once a week for Meal Plan support and now trying the odd spin class she is dropping the weight and the inches!! Just over 2 months and Marrietta has lost 20.8lbs!!

Life is busy and is full of challenging surprises. To maintain the balance in fitness and health along the way is sometimes difficult. Sometimes when we can only handle so much, we then turn around and beat ourselves up for not being satisfied with the level of committment and determination we are executing in our personal fitness. The biggest thing is that you are doing something active at least three times a week, and then every once in awhile you will find the energy to crank it up a notch and progress yourself more. You do not need to climb a mountain or run a marathon to be in great health, keeping yourself committed to a fitness program that is consistent is a more valuable experience in the long term, emotionally and physically.

In August Marrietta decided to committ and crank it up a notch; she is making a long term approach in consistent exercise and low glycemic eating and it shows!! Keep it up Marietta!!

Your Biggest Fan,

Team Fitness

The Back Pain Prognosis

2009-10-19T11:21:00.001-07:00

Your back is one of the strongest areas in your body. The solid bony blocks are joined by shock-absorbing discs and supported by strong ligaments and combinations of large and small muscles, all of which give the back strength, flexibility and protect it from everyday damage. However back pain does happen and a large percentage of the population will experience some level of back pain at some point in their lives. Despite what you might have heard most back pain is not due to any serious disease and the acute pain usually improves within days to weeks, enough to get back into your normal routine.
Most back pain actually stems from the active segments of the back; the muscles, joints and ligaments. Your back is designed to move, but pain occurs when your back is simply not working as it should. The back is ‘Out of condition’ and therefore what you should do is get the back moving and working effectively again, this will stimulate the back to recover naturally. You may have heard some people talk about ‘Slipped discs’ and ‘trapped nerves’, these only occur in a few cases and rarely require surgery. Seeing a doctor about your back pain can be a good idea to rule out any serious problems, to give you advice on dealing with the pain and getting some reassurance. Some times X-Rays or MRI scans will be taken of your back to try and detect serious spinal injuries but they are not necessary in most cases. You may be told after such as scan that you have ‘Degeneration’, which is not as drastic as it sounds, this is just normal age related changes.
Although about half the people who get back pain will get it again during the next couple of years still does not mean there is a serious condition, people can return to normal functioning between these attacks and it is what you choose to do in the early stages of these attacks that is important. The old fashioned treatment was to stay in bed and rest, but the back muscles and bones actually get weaker with bed rest, you can become stiff, de-conditioned and depressed, it is no wonder that does not help treat the issue. You may be limited in your activity at the beginning or forced to stay in bed for a day or two, but the most important thing is to get moving again as soon as you can.
There is no miracle cure for the pain, but there are some things which will help to control it. Taking painkillers can help you to remove enough of the pain to get moving again, paracetamol is the simplest and safest pain killer, or some people may use an anti-inflammatory tablet (eg ibuprofen). Always use these treatments as prescribed, take the recommended dose, usually only taking them for a few days to a couple of weeks. Be sure to ask the pharmacist or your physician to make sure these are right for you. Do not take ibuprofen or aspirin if your pregnant, have asthma, indigestion or an ulcer. Heat and cold can be used for short term relief. In the first couple of days cold packs on the area for 5-10 minutes at a time can helo, whereas others prefer heat in the form of a hot water bottle, heat wrap, bath or cream. Massage or manipulation by an accredited therapist, physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor is another way to relieve muscle tension. Some alternative treatments include acupuncture, and electro therapy. It is important that what ever treatment you use that it helps to get you active. Stress and anxiety can be a contributing factor in back pain and often using some form of relaxation technique can help to relieve some tension. This may be as simple as finding a quite spot to sit, or lie down, close your eyes and take some long deep breaths and focus on something calm and repetitive.
There is a risk of chronic pain but mos t of the risk is determined by how people feel and what they do. For example if you believe that you have a serious illness, believe that hurt means harm, if you avoid movement an activity, continue to rest instead of getting on with your life, or wait for someone else to fix your pain rather than knowing you can help yourself. If you or your friends and family spot these types of warning signs then it is time to act and if you would like some help your doctor or therapist will be there to answer your questions.
There are some warning signs that you should note such as : severe pain that gets worse progressively over several weeks, or if you are vomiting with back pain you should see your doctor. A few very rare symptoms which may develop suddenly and require immediate attention are; difficulty passing or controlling urine, Numbness around anus or genitalia, Numbness/pins and needles or weakness in your legs, and unsteadiness on your feet.
However do not let that list worry you, once again most back pain is non-specific, acute and can be treated effectively by you.
So Remember:
· Keep up with your normal daily activities as much as possible, but just avoid heavy lifting.
· Start gradually and work your way up to doing more each day, the sooner you start the faster you will get better.
· Stay at work or return as soon as you can, ask your boss if you can do some modified duties.
· Try to stay fit and active, like walk, cycle, swim and continue even when you feel better.
· There is no quick fix you will have your ups and downs, hurt does not mean harm.
· If you do not manage to get back to most of your normal activities within a few weeks you should seek some help.
· Regular exercise and fitness helps the health of your back and you in general.
Take control of your back pain. The choice is yours!
Reference
The Back Book, 2002. TSO, St Crispins, Norwich.

An easy step toward your weight loss goal

2009-10-13T11:50:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Linda Wortman for being the first person to loose 10lbs in our weight-loss challenge. For those of you who have signed up, don’t give up you still have two months to win the grand prize. Whether you are in our weight challenge or you have your own weight-loss goals, here is one easy way to help in your fight against fat: Get a good-nights sleep!

Not only can a good-nights sleep help keep you alert and mentally focused, it can also help melt those pounds off. There is actually scientific evidence that your mothers ‘beauty rest’ was just that. Here how it works:

We all have a special hormone in our bodies called Human Growth Hormone (HGH), this hormone is responsible for increasing lean body mass and freeing fat cells for energy production (therefore decreasing stored fat). It should now be clear how important HGH is in the fight against fat, so now you may be asking, what does sleep have to do with it?

HGH is released in its greatest quantities at night and during strenuous exercise. According to Yutaka et.al., “the secretion pattern of HGH is closely correlated with the depth and the course of sleep.” (1969), meaning that not only is it important to get to sleep but also to have uninterrupted deep sleep. To get a better idea of how important deep sleep is, you have to know just how much HGH is produced during this time; according to Brad King, author of Fat Wars, “75% of HGH is produced while we are in our deepest phase of sleep” (2002).

To put it simply, full and deep sleep = a better environment for fat loss. Hope this simple step helps in your quest to loose fat and gain a leaner you.

References:

King, Brad J. Fat Wars: 45 days to transform your body
Wiley Publishing Inc, NY , 2002

Yutaka Honda, Kiyohisa Takahashi, Saburo Takahashi, Kazuo Azumi, Minoru Irie, Maki Sakuma, Toshio Tsushima and Kazuo Shizume: Growth Hormone Secretion During Nocturnal Sleep in Normal Subjects, 1969
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 29, No. 1 20-29doi:10.1210/jcem-29-1-20

We Have Our First 10lb Winner

2009-10-09T13:37:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Linda Wortman the first 10lbs lost in our "Fall Out Of Your Summer Weight, Challenge" . Linda has lost 11.8 lbs in 3 weeks! Way to go Linda, keep up the hard work! We still have another 2 months to declare our "Biggest Loser" in the challenge!

Saturday Circuit...new rates!!!

2009-10-08T12:37:00.000-07:00

Why not do a little pre-turkey calorie burn before the big feast! Come to our Saturday Circuit at 9 a.m for a good old fashion SWEAT!!! This is open to anyone, so bring a friend....and if you sign up before we close on friday the cost is only $12, drop in cost is $20. See you on Saturday!!!!

FALL OUT OF YOUR SUMMER WEIGHT, CHALLENGE

2009-10-06T07:40:00.000-07:00

The Challenge is in full swing! We have 23 people competing for the glory of being TF's "Biggest Loser". You now have 2 1/2 months of hard work ahead of you. Keep your focus, be determined and reap the rewards! Good luck to everyone and enjoy the challenge.
As of today the leading weight loss is 6 lbs!!!!!!!

The Hormone Diet: 10 Simple Tips For Health And Happiness

2009-09-23T21:47:00.001-07:00

Here is a great article that everyone would benefit from!

Enjoy

The Hormone Diet: 10 Simple Tips For Health And Happiness

Shared via AddThis

Weight Loss Challenge

2009-09-15T12:03:00.000-07:00

FALL OUT OF SUMMER

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Join us in shedding those summer BBQ pounds!

Weigh in with your Fitness Coach between Sept 22nd - Sept 30th to get in on the game!!

The challenge ends with final weigh-in to be completed between Dec 15th - Dec 20th

IT'S FREE to join in the challenge...........and there are prizes to be won!!!

First person to lose 10 lbs receives a 1 hour massage at Sabai Thai Massage

Most weight loss recorded by completion wins a 1 hour massage at Sabai Thai Massage PLUS 2 personal training sessions with your wonderful TF Fitness Coaches!!!

COMMIT TO YOURSELF .......... COMMIT TO THE CHALLENGE!

...........and remember.......if you want that extra advantage over your competitors!!!........book a session with Leanne to give you guidance and support in eating clean and healthy!

AUGUST

2009-08-17T18:35:00.000-07:00

>

Is it mid August already? Where did the time go? We are one month in as new owners and, as you may have noticed, many changes have taken place!

The new voice on the other end of the phone is Shalon Sherwood. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting her yet please stop in and say hi. She has taken over Karli's position in keeping all of us organised and is looking forward to getting to know each of you.

I have had the great pleasure of meeting most of you and I am excited about our future and the relationships and friendships that are unfolding.

I want to take a moment and commend
each of you and acknowledge your commitment and dedication to your personal fitness development!
We are cheering each of you on!

With that said I want to share with you how we are commited to developing our skills and programs to support your journey. We recently returned from the IDEA Health & Fitness Conference that was held in Los Angeles, California. This conference is the largest and the longest running event in the industry and provides fitness professionals from around the world with continuing education in exercise and wellness programming, exercise science and business development. We will be including the latest fitness trends into your programs so get ready to have some challenging, fun sessions!!

We also have the pleasure to introduce you to our newest team member, Samual Coleman. We are very excited to have him on the team to support your development. He will be heading up our Post-Rehab Department and addressing your concerns relating to injuries and muscle imbalances.

On a final note we want to send out a HUGE thank you to our very talented and hard working carpenters who were busy installing the new sprung floors over this past weekend. We are very lucky to be able to have this particular type of flooring. Your new floor is supported by Eva Foam, 1x4 wood batons, plywood and finally the Scandinavian Maple hardwood. Sprung floors are generally used as dance floors and provide extra cushioning for shock absorbtion thereby greatly reducing injuries. We can all JUMP, LEAP and BOUNCE and our knees will stay happy!!

See you in the gym!

Deneen

NEW OWNERS

2009-07-03T19:44:00.000-07:00

Meet Our New Owners

We are pleased and excited to inform you that Team Fitness has been acquired by TF Training Inc.

Our new owners are Leanne Babcock and Deneen Campioni, they bring with them extensive knowledge and experience and are committed to providing the resources to ensure your needs are met now and in the future.

Thank you for the 12 years of love, laughter, and fun. Leanne and Deneen will do an amazing job in carrying on the Team Fitness Legacy. We believe this is an exciting time for Team Fitness and its vision for the future!

The core group of employees will be staying on and your experience as a valued client will be maintained and enhanced. We encourage you to come in to meet Leanne and Deneen during this transition; they are excited to meet all of you!

We will miss each and every one of you. You will be forever in our hearts. May God bless you and keep you safe.

Sincerely,

Randy and Suzanne Brendeland

THE TEAM

2009-07-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Deneen Babcock Campioni
owner and personal trainer

Deneen has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years. She entered her career with a background in formal dance training, competing and performing. She studied and performed with Victoria Arts Collaborative, Stages Dance Company and then overseas throughout Japan. Her skills as a certified dance teacher expanded into the fitness industry at the age of 21. She received a Diploma in Physical Education at Mount Royal College and co-founded Sweat Technologies Personal Training as well as All That Jazz Dance Studio in Fort St John B.C. Deneen developed fitness and post rehab programming for local Aboriginal Communities, competitive athletes, I.C.B.C. claimants and was the coordinator for health retreats at Spirit of the Beaton Ranch.
Her desire for travel and adventure took her overseas to Manama, Bahrain as manager and head personal trainer of the Royal Sporting Club Fitness Centre.
She quickly became a highly sought after trainer and created corporate fitness programs for Bahrain Petroleum Company and some members of the Royal Family.
For the past 5 years Deneen has been a Health and Lifestyle Consultant for the NVRC and is very excited to team up once again with her sister Leanne to take Team Fitness to new heights.

Personal Mission Statement:
"Today's Effort is Tomorrow's Strength!!"

Education, memberships and training:
Mount Royal College
Physical Education Diploma
Fitness Leadership Concentration Calgary, AB

Advanced Bosu
Lifestyle Coach Certificate, Lifestyle Coaching Institute
Certified Nautilus Trainer, Nautilus Academy
Certified Post-Rehab Conditioning Specialist, American Academy
of Health & Fitness Professionals
Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
AFLCA Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Step Reebok Instructor, Reebok University
BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor
CPR Certified
Certified Dance Instructor, Canadian Dance Teachers Association
IDEA Member

Leanne Carmainne Babcock
owner and personal trainer

Leanne Babcock started in the fitness industry over 15 years ago. While continually instructing various fitness classes, Leanne acquired her Fitness Leadership Diploma, ACE Personal Training Certification and various other certifications over time.
Following her passion of helping people, Leanne Co-Founded a Small Personal Training Business in Fort St. John B.C., called Sweat Technologies Ltd., which is still operating successfully today by owner Kim Musselman.
Advancing her ambitions she started another business in Grande Prairie, A.B., that branched further into Competitive Fitness Training.
Leanne competed for four years winning the Alberta Overall Fitness Champion Title in 2004 and placing top six in her years of Canadian National Competition. With her success in this competitive sport, Leanne consulted over 20 other aspiring competitors who all proudly made it to a competitive level, and some of these females are still competing today!
Throughout her accomplishments and business endeavors, Leanne attended International Conferences and Seminars to keep up with the leading edge of Fitness Professionals.
Bringing her experience and enthusiasm to Team Fitness as a partner in ownership with her sister Deneen is a dream come true, along with raising her son River and enjoying the adventure of life with her husband Doug.

Personal Mission Statement:
“I believe that I have the gift of Inspiration. This gift is in all of us and I have been on a path to help people discover their own. Through positive encouragement and supportive education I will continue to provide direction in health and fitness on an inspirational level to others and to myself!”

Education and Training:
1993-1996 Mount Royal College, PHED Diploma
Fitness Leadership Concentration
1998-2009 ACE, Personal Trainer
1997-2009 IDEA Member & Conference Attendee (1997,1999,2000,2003)
2006-2009 CANFITPRO Member & Conference Attendee (1998,2006,2007)
1996 Dale Carnegie Certification
1999 AAHFP, Post-Rehab Conditioning Specialist

Featured In:

OXYGEN MAGAZINE, April 2005 Issue
MUSCLE MAGAZINE, Dec 2001 Issue

Competitive History:
1st Place & Overall Title at Albertas in 2004
6th Place in Fitness at Canadian Nationals 2004
5th Place in Fintess at Canadian Nationals 2002
3rd Place in Fitness at Albertas 2001

CHRIS ROTHFELDER
personal trainer

Chris Rothfelder is a BCRPA certified Fitness Leader in Weight Training and a BCRPA certified Personal Trainer. Chris has been active in competitive sport for 28 years. He played minor hockey for 12 years and continues to play on a recreational basis. He is an avid Golfer and has played both Soccer and Baseball throughout his youth. At the age of 18 after being diagnosed with a potentially debilitating disease, Chris quickly learned the true benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle in managing his condition and improving his overall quality of life. Exercise has since become a passion for Chris and an integral part of life for both him and his family. Chris has been an active weight trainer for the past 15 years. His passion for the gym and working with people is what got him into Personal Training. Chris is happily married and a proud father of 2 kids.

Personal Mission Statement:
“I believe that everybody must be healthy in order to be “truly” happy! For me being healthy is a way of life not just a job. It is my sole purpose to help people connect with health, fitness, and help give people the drive to find personal satisfaction.
I strive to make your goals a positive, fun and safe experience. I will be there to push you as well as support you. Your job is to commit and work hard, my job is to make it a fun and positive part of your life.”

Education and Training:
BCRPA Personal Training
BCRPA Weight Training
Advanced BOSU and Bodyball Workshop
Nutrition Workshop

LEXI HARRIS
personal trainer

Originally from Seattle WA, began her journey in fitness over 8 years ago. At this time she began training Capoeira (a Brazilian martial art) which challenged her body in new ways. This challenge brought her into the gym to develop the strength and stamina needed for Capoeira. As a result of her love of capoeira and the fitness development surrounding it, she enrolled in the Human Kinetics program at the University of British Columbia.

At UBC Lexi specialized in physical education and health promotion, along the way gaining her coaching certificates in soccer, field hockey, gymnastics, badminton and volleyball. Her senior thesis focused on re-conceptualizing the ‘physical’ in the current education system and examining how something like Capoeira could fit into a new vision for physical education. In her fourth year Lexi took a strength and conditioning class in which she examined a boxer and wrote a program that spanned a year. This class developed her love of sports specific training into a desire to go into the training field.

While in University, Lexi continued training and teaching Capoeira. In partnership with the head instructor, she opened and ran an academy which is still operating to this day. Her next big project is to develop a specific training program for Capoeira to aid in injury prevention and conditioning. Lexi performs and travels for Capoeira on a regular basis; it has brought her to places such as Mexico and Brazil as well as all over the continental United States and Canada.

Lexi’s mission statement:
“School, life and peers can steal your creativity. Never let people make you afraid of being wrong. Insights and personal development can only be reached if we are willing to fail, fail extraordinarily and continue to try.”

Education and Training:
2001-present: Member of the group Capoeira Males (mall-aise), graduated to 7th belt.
2001-2003: Cornish College of the Arts, completed two years of theatre school in Seattle, WA.
2009: University of British Columbia, Degree in Human Kinetics with a specialty in Physical Education and Health Promotion
April, 2009: completed Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) certificate.

Featured in:
Urban Rush morning television series, 2007
Bulging Brides as a guest instructor, 2007
CTV Breakfast television, 2009

SAMUEL COLEMAN
personal fitness coach and post-rehab specialist

Samuel Coleman is a Tasmanian born Australian who has dedicated his life to sport, fitness and rehabilitation. From a very early age Sam engaged in a wide variety of sporting endeavours, however he chose to focus his training on Cricket and Field hockey, representing local districts and his state. To further increase his knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of the mind and body Sam pursued a Double Bachelors degree in Exercise Science (Human Movement) and Psychology, at Victoria University.
Upon completion of his double degree Sam elected to continue on with his exercise physiology training, and graduated from his Masters in Exercise for Rehabilitation, from Victoria University. Clinical Masters training allowed him to work with clientele from low-level acute stages of injury through to high level performance training.
Sam gained experience working in a number of roles at St-Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, PACE Health Management (Victoria, AUS) and Coastal physiotherapy (Tasmania), as well as being the Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation Coordinator for Western Jets Football Club 2007/2008. Sam’s Masters training qualified him to act as primary provider for Cardiorespiratory, Pulmonary, Musculo-skeletal, Neurological and Apparently healthy clientele under the Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS) Clinical Exercise Physiologist qualification. Sam is now continuing to challenge his fitness and performance goals through his British Columbian snowboarding adventures and new found passion for Capoeira , with Vancouver-based academy Capoeira Males (Mall-aise).

Personal Mission Statement
“I know that behind every fear hides a wish, and although there are always going to be hurdles to over come, boundaries to push and glass ceilings to break through, there is no limit to where an open mind and burning hearts desire can take you…and if you need a boost, I’ve got both hands ready.”

Education, Qualifications and Certifications
- Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS) Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Masters in Exercise for Rehabilitation, Victoria University, AUS
- First Aid Certificate II CPR and emergency procedures, ASCET College
- First Aid Certificate I – Basic first aid, ASCET College
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement)/ Bachelor of Psychology, Victoria University, AUS
- Level I Remedial Massage Therapist, TAFE, AUS

SHALON SHERWOOD
yoga instructor and customer service rep
Shalon began her journey in health and wellness 10 years ago and discovered the love of teaching others about fitness and overall well being. In 2003, she took her first Yoga class and was drawn to the mind-body connection. It was from there that she realized that Yoga was her path and has been practicing ever since. In 2004 she completed her Yoga Teacher Training at the Salt Spring Center for yoga and has taught all through out the Lower Mainland. Shalon blends a wealth of knowledge and yoga experience to create a unique approach to Vinyasa as well as Hatha yoga that effortlessly melds awareness with movement and breath. Her classes are often strong, sweaty and deeply nurturing, full of great music, humor and lots of heart. In 2007, Shalon traveled to India, where she deepened her yoga practice by travelling across India learning the teachings and practice of yoga in the east as apposed to yoga in the west. After coming back from India with a whole new approach to her teaching and her own practice she keeps yoga as traditional as possible with a bit of her own flare.

Personal Mission Statement:

"Now's the time don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self worth.
Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself -
no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely;
the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different. "
Stacey Charter

Leanne Babcock
Competition 2000-2005

7 Points of Power

2009-05-04T14:43:00.000-07:00

Why Do We Need To Exercise? ?

1. Exercise improves your mood.
Need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a brisk 30-minute walk can help you calm down.
Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals, which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you were before you worked out. You'll also look better and feel better when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise even reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.

2. Exercise combats chronic diseases.
Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent osteoporosis? Regular exercise might be the ticket.
Regular exercise can help you prevent — or manage — high blood pressure. Your cholesterol will benefit, too. Regular exercise boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol while decreasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the buildup of plaques in your arteries.
And there's more. Regular exercise can help you prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer.

3. Exercise helps you manage your weight.
Want to drop those excess pounds? Trade some couch time for personal training.
This one's a no-brainer. When you exercise, you burn calories. The more intensely you exercise, the more calories you burn — and the easier it is to keep your weight under control. Working with a personal trainer can help you workout properly, more efficiently and help you stick to your workouts and achieve your goals. You don't even need to set aside major chunks of time for working out. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk during your lunch break. Do jumping jacks during commercials. Better yet, turn off the TV and take a brisk walk. Dedicated workouts are great, but activity you accumulate throughout the day helps you burn calories, too.

4. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs.
Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Don't throw in the towel. Regular exercise can leave you breathing easier.
Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. In fact, regular exercise helps your entire cardiovascular system — the circulation of blood through your heart and blood vessels — work more efficiently. Big deal? You bet! When your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy.

5. Exercise promotes better sleep.
Struggling to fall asleep? Or stay asleep? It might help to boost your physical activity during the day.
A good night's sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. And, you guessed it, exercise is sometimes the key to better sleep. Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. The timing is up to you — but if you're having trouble sleeping, you might want to try late afternoon workouts. The natural dip in body temperature five to six hours after you exercise might help you fall asleep.

6. Exercise can put the spark back into your sex life.
Are you too tired to have sex? Or feeling too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Exercise to the rescue.
Regular exercise can leave you feeling energized and looking better, which may have a positive effect on your sex life. But there's more to it than that. Exercise improves your circulation, which can lead to more satisfying sex. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don't exercise, especially as they get older.

7. Exercise can be — gasp — fun!
Personal Training is a great way to get started, stay motivated, on track and safe. There are other things you can do as well to increase the amount of physical activity you are getting and it doesn't have to be drudgery. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find an activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. If you're moving, it counts!

February Snowshoe

2009-02-10T13:40:00.000-08:00

Team Fitness would like to invite all of our clients and their friends and family to join us for a wonderful afternoon of snowshoeing up beautiful Seymour Mountain and then for food and drinks after. It'll be a fun and active way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

When: Saturday February 21, 2009
Time: Meet at the rentals at 1:00pm
Where: Mt. Seymour

Make sure to pack water, snacks, extra clothing and be sure to wear a couple warm layers and waterproof footwear

Sign up at the front desk when you're in or you can call or email to book your spot!

Cudos to Team Fitness

2008-12-09T08:30:00.000-08:00

Kind words from a Team Fitness Client:

I was going through my travel schedule and realized that come January it will be two years that I will have been with Team Fitness. Amazing where the time goes!! I so much enjoy my training sessions, even when they “kill” me! You have grown and nurtured a very special, intimate and personal training business that I for one never thought could exist. You obviously do a very thorough screening of your trainers and staff which I am sure you are very proud of, as they are what bring me back day in and day out. They are truly the Best!
Funny how each can be so professional, caring and different in their individual way….but yet they each maintain a consistent “Team Fitness” philosophy of taking care of the client/customer.

In today’s economy it speaks very highly that one would continue with this type of expense as many people look to save and pinch their pennies. But for me as I am sure for many of your clients it has become a necessary part of my life in that it provides for a healthy and happy mind, body and body.

Rick Bleiker on the Rooftop of the World!

2008-05-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

TF's long time client and friend, Rick Bleiker, recently took a trip into the Himalayas. Here's some great pics from his trip, including a few in his favourite TF T-shirt!