Looking to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day? Its not too early to start thinking about it – March is just around the corner. Whether its a 5km run, or an event for the family, Vancouver has tons of St. Patty’s events coming up! Here are three of our picks: Celtic Fest Dates: February 25 – March 17 Location: Various Celtic Fest is back this year to celebrate...
Out and About – St. Patrick’s Day Edition
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Out and About in Vancouver – May Edition
Looks like spring is finally here! With the recent bursts of good weather, its almost time to pull out those shorts and sandals. If you’re looking for the best Vancouver has to offer this spring, try some of these suggestions! Abbotsford Tulip Festival Date: April 9 – May 14 Location: 36737 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC It’s officially springtime, and the flowers are in...
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Quinoa salad
As we approach Summer, what better way to make a delicious and refreshing salad other than a Quinoa salad! It’s vegetarian and vegan – all the more better to share with everyone! Original photo source from Vegetarian Time Prepping the ingredients! Ingredients Amount Prep Uncooked quinoa 1 cups Rinsed and cooked Water 2 cups chickpeas 1 can 15 ounces) Rinsed and drained Medium cucumber...
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Out and About – Ready for Summer!
Vancouver’s 8 months of rain are over, and summer here we come! There’s a variety of events going on – including a circus, obstacle course run, and festivals. If you’re looking to make the most of the sunshine, read on for our top picks! Royal Canadian Family Circus Date: May 17 – June 3 Location: Guildford Town Centre, Tsawwassen Mills, and Lansdowne Centre...
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5 Tips Before Hitting a Hiking Trail
As the snow melts and the sun rises, Vancouverites don hiking boots instead of ski boots and conquer Vancouver’s mountains by foot. Hiking is an ever-growing summer activity to locals and visitors alike looking for a good workout and an even better view. For beginner hikers, however, a trail’s steps, climbs, and rugged terrain are no easy feat. Whether it’s the Grouse Grind, the Chief, Dog...
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Meet Robin Moore
What do you do and how long have you been doing that? I’m a Registered Massage Therapist, or “RMT,” so I do massage therapy and I’ve been doing it for approximately 6 years. It feels funny to say that because I’m constantly learning and growing, but I think that’s the best answer. What inspired you to do what you do? A: Initially, a friend suggested it...
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Which Yoga is Right for You?
You can ask any avid yogi, yoga is not just a stretching class. Some serious strength and flexibility can be developed by regular yoga sessions, but which class is right for your abilities and goals? Stressed? Try Yin Yoga If you’re looking for a workout that will clear your mind yet make those muscles burn, try Yin yoga. Yin yoga poses are held for several minutes at a time allowing you to go...
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5 Tips on How to Sleep Better
Are you always feeling tired when waking up in the morning or feeling like you just can never get enough sleep? Healthy sleeping habits contribute to your overall quality of life leaving you more productive, emotionally balanced and energetic the next day. Here are 5 tips to help you get a restful night. 1. Have a consistent sleeping schedule and maintain consistent hours Aim to sleep and wake up...
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Meet Shadow the Hedgehog
Introducing Shadow, our friendly neighbourhood office dog! We sat down with him for a little Q&A over some coffee and doggy treats. Here’s our interview: Q: How old and what breed of dog are you? A: I’m 11 years old (12 coming in April) and a West Highland White Terrier Q: What’s your role at Le Physique? A: Oh, my job is very important. I make sure everyone inside is safe by...
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3 Recovery Methods That Olympic Athletes Use
With the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea in full swing, and nearly 3000 athletes from 92 nations hungry for gold, These Olympic Games will surely be one for the history books. Each of these athletes have trained their entire lives for this moment with hopes of standing at the top of the podium with hardware hanging around their necks. Multiple hours are spent each...
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Out and About – St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Looking to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day? Its not too early to start thinking about it – March is just around the corner. Whether its a 5km run, or an event for the family, Vancouver has tons of St. Patty’s events coming up! Here are three of our picks: Celtic Fest Dates: February 25 – March 17 Location: Various Celtic Fest is back this year to celebrate...
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Meet Robin Moore
What do you do and how long have you been doing that? I’m a Registered Massage Therapist, or “RMT,” so I do massage therapy and I’ve been doing it for approximately 6 years. It feels funny to say that because I’m constantly learning and growing, but I think that’s the best answer. What inspired you to do what you do? A: Initially, a friend suggested it...
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Healthy Eats: Quinoa salad
As we approach Summer, what better way to make a delicious and refreshing salad other than a Quinoa salad! It’s vegetarian and vegan – all the more better to share with everyone! Original photo source from Vegetarian Time Prepping the ingredients! Ingredients Amount Prep Uncooked quinoa 1 cups Rinsed and cooked Water 2 cups chickpeas 1 can 15 ounces) Rinsed and drained Medium cucumber...
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Which Yoga is Right for You? Pt. 2
Now that we know some different types of yoga, we can see that no yoga class is created equal. If you’re hesitant about doing any physical activity with a health condition, yoga can be a great way to stay active, and these types of yoga can cater directly to your condition. Anxiety? Try Bikram Yoga It has been shown that Bikram yoga reduces cortisol levels and therefore decreases the...
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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Have you ever tried a vegan dessert? If not, give this one a try! This creamy chocolate pudding recipe tastes great, and is quick and simple to make. Serves: 4 Ingredients Amount Avocados 2, pitted and mashed Cocoa powder ½ cup Brown sugar ½ cup Cashew milk ½ cup Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth Refrigerate for 30 minutes Optional but worth...
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Hearty Vegan Mushroom and Barley Soup
Autumn is just around the corner- and that means curling up on the couch with a good book and eating delicious home-cooked food to warm you up. In my house, this filling mushroom and barley soup is an Autumn tradition. Serves: 8-10 bowls Ingredients Amount Onion 1, medium size Potato, peeled 1, medium size Carrot, peeled 1 Fresh white or brown shiitake mushrooms 1 lb...
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New Year’s Resolutions? How a Personal Trainer Can Help
At the beginning of every year, a goal that seems to be on everyone’s resolutions list is to improve their fitness. Whether it’s for weight loss, finally running that marathon, or to simply get healthier, fitness is something that everyone wants to achieve, but have a hard time starting or staying consistent. January 2nd is National Personal Trainer Awareness Day, and it cannot come at...
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New Years Resolutions and the Four Tendencies
New year, new you! Right? Your answer to this question may be a little insight into one of your personality tendencies, and how you can best set yourself up for success on any of those health and fitness goals, resolutions, ideas, notions, leanings you have bouncing around your head. Have you ever wondered why some people can pick up and maintain a new habit easily, while others struggle to even...
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Want to Run a Marathon in 2019?
Many of us have New Years resolutions. A common goal shared amongst New Years revolutionists is to run a marathon. Though it can be daunting and require lots of preparation, it is definitely an achievable task. A marathon has an official race distance of 42.2 kilometers and typically takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Luckily for you, there are several local marathons happening in and...
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Hypertrophy Training Methods to Elevate Your Training Routine
Individuals often perform hypertrophy training in order to build muscle mass. Muscle hypertrophy can be defined as an increase in size of muscle cells as a result of weight training or exercise. Hypertrophy training typically consists of exercises being done in the 10-12 repetition (rep) range per set. This style of training can often lead to lifting plateaus, or in other words, the inability to...
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