A personal trainer’s things to consider making new year’s resolutions Part 4
The last entry in an ongoing series of a personal trainer in Toronto doling out unsolicited advice that people generally seem to be enjoying!
A personal trainer’s things to consider making new year’s resolutions Part 3
A personal trainer in Toronto steadfastly continues to dole out unsolicited advice to anyone who cares to read on.
A personal trainer’s things to consider making New Year’s resolutions (Part 2)
A personal trainer in Toronto gives some suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions!
A personal trainer’s things to consider making New Years resolutions (part 1)
A personal trainer in Toronto with some suggestions for some kick-ass new year’s resolutions to jump start 2023!
Exercise and Aging
Moving frequently and well now offers huge rewards as we age. As a personal trainer in Toronto one of my primary intentions is to produce lasting and meaningful movement habits in my clients. Here are some of the many reasons why that means so much to me.
My journey as a personal trainer in Toronto
A bit more about me - a personal trainer in Toronto - and how I came to be.
Advice on finding the right personal trainer for you
Finding a personal trainer can be tricky. It can also explode your fitness game in the best possible ways. The right fit is crucial but there isn’t exactly a showroom you can go to. Here’s a bit from a personal trainer working in Toronto about what to look for in finding the personal trainer that is best for you.
Anxiety, depression and exercise
Anxiety and depression effect most of us in one way or other these days and although it is not the be all and end all, from the perspective of a personal trainer in Toronto (and science) upping your fitness and exercise in general can go a long way to helping you feel better. Let’s dig into the science (in as much as I can understand it).
Resources for going it on your own
If you’re going it alone - good on you! Here are a bunch of resources I would highly recommend checking out and paying careful attention to. They will elevate your fitness game and make your gym time that much more meaningful. As a personal trainer I find them indispensable.
Pronouns are really important
Pronouns are a big deal. And they do require a bit of work. We have to pay attention and who has time for that anymore? lol jk really though. If you wanna be an ally you gotta actually be conscious. Read on to get straight on why pronouns matter and how paying attention is a revolutionary act of care.
A personal trainer breaks down what you need to consider if exercising solo
Going it alone in the gym? Read on to see what a personal trainer in Toronto has to say regarding some of the things you need to be thinking about if exercising solo. It can be a daunting process getting your fitness on track. This will be of some assistance.
Do you need a personal trainer part 3
The final word (from me at least) on whether or not you need a personal trainer. I’ve tried to make this as honest and straightforward a response as I can - like a real honest take from a personal trainer who hangs out in gyms around Toronto a lot. It’s not a simple answer necessarily, but it’s real.
Do I need a personal trainer? Part 2
Part two of trying to answer the question of whether or not you need a personal trainer. It can be a complicated question in some ways and this post dives into some of the things that I see going on in gyms across Toronto and how, from the perspective of a personal trainer they can be problematic.
Do I need a personal trainer? Part 1
My journey as a personal trainer from semi-private gyms back into public gyms in Toronto was a real eye-opener for me.
Motivation Part 2
There is an element of basic courage at the heart of all motivation. If it was always easy to do what felt right for us, the world would look very different (and honestly a little dull). Let’s dig into part two of our exploration of motivation and check out a reframe that may have us viewing courage (and motivation) in a slightly less intimidating light.
Motivation (part 1)
Motivation can make a huge difference in the quality of our life and it’s a tricky topic. It’s not that we don’t WANT to, but….oftentimes there seems to be a gulf between our best intentions and our actions. Here are some thoughts.
Anyone can be athletic
A lot of people think they can’t be athletic. They are wrong. A lot of natural athletes spend most of their lives believing that they are anything but. Many of us had incredibly discouraging experiences when we were young around athletics and movement. Those experiences do not have to define our way forward.
You are worthy of love and belonging
We all struggle with issues around basic perception: of ourselves and the world. Reframing through the lens of fundamental worthiness can help open new avenues of exploration (both internally and externally) and begin to facilitate greater ease, joy and possibility.
