On October 15, we’re kicking off a contest for fans of our Facebook page: the goal is to secure as many entries as possible. Start with a “like” of Precision Athletics’ page for one entry. Then each time you check in via your mobile phone
Already Extremely Fit, But in Search of a Flatter Stomach Wayne runs 6 days per week, covering off 85-105 kilometers. He also has been working with personal trainer Craig Boyd twice per week since 2004. A former elite cyclist and marathon runner, Wayne is in
We often get asked what is the best type of hydration for outdoor sports. Is water enough? Are sports drinks really necessary? The research behind Gatorade, the original sports drink, was done on marathon runners in the heat and humidity of Florida summers. It was
Our new challenge for the fall is the “Filthy Fifty”. Here’s how it works: Set your baseline: On Monday, Sept. 19th OR Tuesday, Sept. 20th, set your baseline time from which we’ll calculate your improvement. Keep training: You’ve got 8 weeks to improve your fitness
Going Beyond ‘Just Going to the Gym’ When he started training with Jade McClure four years ago, Frank Uy had no idea what a drastic change it would make to his lifestyle. Like many of us, his initial goal was to shape up and lose
Vancouver has much to offer in the way of outdoor fitness, from running and rollerblading on seawalls, to hiking and trail riding on the mountains. Another thing that our beautiful city has a lot of is RAIN. For those fitness enthusiasts that love to train
‘Fran’ is a CrossFit workout involving 21 thrusters (@ 95lbs for men and 65 lbs for women) and 21 pull ups, then 15 reps of each exercise and then 9 of each. Exercises are performed as fast as possible with little or no rest. It’s
This is an original Crossfit benchmark timed workout that our Crosstraining & Fitness class members are working on over the next 6 weeks. It involves alternating a set number of thrusters and pull-ups without a break: 21 thrusters (75 lb weight for men, 65 lb
Beach Vacation Provided Motivation, But Now She’s Hooked on Group Fitness In March Ais knew she had her work cut out for her. She and her boyfriend had just booked a May beach vacation in Mexico. But it wasn’t only the thought of wearing a bikini
Craig Boyd had been a trainer for years when he cofounded Precision in 2001 with Pepe Picco. They had a vision that included trainers with greater expertise and a focus on the other 23 hours. He plays competitive soccer, enjoys Olympic lifting and wants to
Robert McLaughlin’s experience working with a personal trainer has a familiar beginning for many of our clients. It started with an injury. He came to Precision to work on building strength and losing weight while he was waiting to get a diagnosis for his knee.
Warm up Sumo Deadlift – 5-5-5-5-5 5 pull ups 10 push ups 15 air squats 15 rounds for time. Precision Athletics recommends attending their Vancouver CrossFit classes to learn proper technique in these circuits prior to attempting unsupervised. Our staff will provide modifications and scale the
