Jan

14

Don’t be hating on the Regression!

Posted by vfit on Jan 14, 2019 in Goal SettingHappinessLifestyleWorkout Tips

Regression: to return to a former or less developed state. To make something easier. To go back to something you used to do.   One thing that we see time and time again in the fitness industry is people thinking that harder is better, or MORE of anything is better. Instead of doing a really well executed squat for 12 [...]

Tagged in: focus, goals, program

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Dec

14

Why you don’t want to ‘lose weight’

Posted by vfit on Dec 14, 2018 in Goal SettingHappiness

Maybe your clothes are feeling a bit tight. Maybe you have a special event coming up and want to look schmick. Maybe the scales are going up and up.   About those scales… throw them out!   Your total body mass is reflected on those scales. Bones, fluid, fat, muscle, skin hair, toenails! The scales are not an [...]

Tagged in: fatigue, goals, measurements, rest, results

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Nov

14

Motivation: Starting your fitness journey and staying strong

Posted by vfit on Nov 14, 2018 in Goal SettingHappinessLifestyleWorkout Tips

“What happens if I get to the end of the month and my weight hasn’t changed. How do I keep my motivation going???”  So, you’ve mentally committed to ‘getting fit’*. You have a set of spunky new Lululemon/Lorna Jane/Adidas threads that make you feel like your favourite Instagram spunk, you’ve thrown out the choc chip cookies, [...]

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Oct

14

Faces of VFIT holistic

Posted by vfit on Oct 14, 2018 in Goal SettingHappinessLifestyle

We may be a small studio, yet due to our varied schedules there are many clients and staff who never cross paths.   Today we are going to give a quick run-down of who you may see at VFit during a typical week:   Vu - THE GURU - early AM and random PM. The go-to guy for all fitness questions. Don’t be fooled [...]

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Sep

05

Hydration – It’s not in the water 

Posted by vfit on Sep 05, 2018 in HappinessLifestyleNutritionUncategorized

  Are you thirsty after your work out?    Of course you are!    So you smash your whole drink bottle full of water on the way home and feel very pleased with yourself.     But did you know water on its own is not enough?    When we sweat, it’s not just water. Sweat is made up [...]

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Jun

24

Types of Gyms – Finding your fit

Posted by vfit on Jun 24, 2018 in LifestyleTraining

Types of Gyms – Finding your fit    So you want to join a gym. Do you go for the big franchise or the little body building gym on your corner? Do you want somewhere that offers ‘Spin’ cycle classes or ‘Crossfit’ sessions?   We are lucky enough to live in a world with many training [...]

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Measurable: Technology & Fitness

Jun

12

Posted by vfit on Jun 12, 2018 in Goal SettingHappinessLifestyleNutritionUncategorized

  It’s an app world these days. Fitness trackers and phone apps can measure your macro’s, steps, energy expenditure, your sleep, your fertility cycle, pretty much anything you can think of!   The fitness industry is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and currently that seems to be wearable technology that monitors our every breath. But will this provide long lasting [...]

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Jan

15

Post Xmas Mojo

Posted by vfit on Jan 15, 2018 in HappinessLifestyleNutritionUncategorized

How to get your post-holiday period mojo back?     We all love ‘going on a Summer holiday’, but how do we get our mojo back after the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations are over?   Holidays can be a time of excess (there’s a reason Santa is so round and jolly, right?!), late nights, lazy days, splurges, and it’s great while it [...]

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Sep

04

The Exercise Plateau

Posted by vfit on Sep 04, 2017 in Goal SettingHappinessLifestyleTrainingUncategorizedWorkout Tips

The Exercise Plateau If you are a seasoned gym goer you may have experienced the feeling of going nowhere in your workout regime from time to time. That is why is important to change things up, or try something new. This is definitely true if you feel bored or uninspired to your normal routine. When [...]

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Jul

03

When to replace your training shoes

Posted by vfit on Jul 03, 2017 in TrainingWorkout Tips

When to replace your training shoes? Running shoes, tennis shoes, sand shoes; high arch, low arch, cushioning support, minimalist, extra cushioning; no matter what type of shoe you prefer, they are almost definitely expensive! Once you have found your perfect pair of training shoes and invested with big bucks, it’s hard to let go. Unfortunately, [...]

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