GRIT Fitness

How motivated are you to go to the gym tonight, or tomorrow? How about for the next year? At some point that motivation is going to run dry… Look at where you are right now in your life. Think to yourself "How did I get here? What barriers did I have to overcome?" I can assure you, you had to work, and you had to set goals, plan and grind. If you pushed through and made it out the other side, you already have the tools you need to reach your fitness goals. Whether it’s to los

Do you experience shoulder pain? You know that nagging feeling when comb your hair or when you put on your sweater. Well you’re not alone. Rotator cuff problems are quite common among adults. The rotator cuff is one of the most important components of the shoulder. It is comprised of a group of muscles and tendons that hold the bones of the shoulder joint together. The rotator cuff muscles provide one with the ability to lift their arm and reach overhead. People who have had

If you've ever done a class with Grit Fitness, you're well aware of the term "Abs tight ladies!!" So what exactly does this mean? And why does your trainer, (not mentioning any names here), repeat this over and over again throughout a class? Well first and foremost, what do we mean: Pull your belly button in toward your spine (without holding your breath) and hold it there. At the same time, hold your shoulders back and down, and tilt your pelvis ever so slightly forward -

For the majority of people, myself included, cardio sucks. Whether it's a 40-minute run on treadmill or a 10-minute interval circuit, you're probably not having a lot of fun. If you want to find something that you can actually enjoy, while completing an intense workout, then look no further! Boxing is one of my favourite ways to check cardio off the list - it's VERY fun, challenges your body and mind like no other, and works as a great stress reliever. Thanks to the many dif

Too many times we find ourselves teaching an evening class, and people have mentioned that they have no energy. The question that follows is: "when was the last time you ate?", and the most common answer is "lunch". So get this, you feel like you have no energy, because you don't have energy! Food, mostly carbohydrates and fats, are used as fuel in the body. When we don't eat for an extended period of time, our bodies have run out of fuel, and are basically just running on fu

Ever wonder why you're still not losing weight when you regularly hit the treadmill for an hour? Or are you simply bored of jogging for 45 minutes straight? Try intervals! Simply put, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is intense periods of work with short recovery segments, allowing you to work at maximum capacity while keeping risk of injury low. The benefits of interval training include time efficiency, increased calorie / fat burn, a healthier heart, increased metab

Clients ask us all the time what they should be eating to help with their weight loss / fitness journeys. Most people are concerned with calories, fat and "low-carb" diets, but we’d love to shift this thought-process to one where we consider nutritious, whole foods, to give our bodies what they require. Don’t think of food as an indulgence or as an enemy, think of it as fuel. Ask yourself, why do I eat what I eat? So you're hungry, and it's time to eat... but what actually

Many of us eat salads because we are trying to make a healthy food choice. While salads CAN be wonderful things, did you know that Jack Astor's Grilled Chicken Cesar Salad contains 515 calories, Subway's Chicken & Bacon with Avocado Salad contains 330 calories, and even Kraft's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing packs in 109 calories per 2 tbsps? Case in point, if you are going to choose salad as a meal, make it wholesome and delish, by making it at home. A few tips: be sure to in

Fish and shellfish are nutrient dense and salmon is no exception. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12) but it is their content of omega-3 fatty acids that receives the most attention. Here are 2 delicious and nutritious ways to serve up salmon, that the whole family is sure to enjoy! MAPLE BALSAMIC SALMON 1 Salmon Fillet (or 3-4 small ones) 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinega

When it comes to your grocery shopping, we HOPE that most of your cart is filled with fresh fruit, veggies and lean meats. If you need to venture into the "middle aisles" for something in a package, here are some great picks that are very nutritious and great-tasting! We will keep this list updated with our favourites, or great new finds, but here's a good start: Avocado Oil The awesome thing about avocado oil is that it’s not only a superfood oil that can used in uncooked i