It happens every year. You get caught up in the excitement of holiday parties – the twinkly lights, platters brimming with baked treats, eggnog lattes and chocolate around every corner. Although you’ve worked hard all year to achieve your fitness goals, you abandon your program
Precision Athletics turned 15 this November! Born from a passion for fitness and fueled by client success, Precision Athletics is now one of the top personal training studios in Vancouver. Co-founders Craig Boyd and Pepe Picco weigh in on the journey. How did the concept
Every quarter we feature a Precision client who has accomplished something great in his or her workout program. Whether it’s achieving a fitness goal (or two), overcoming obstacles like injuries and illness, or just pure progress and commitment, we love seeing our clients succeed! We also
One of Precision’s co-founders, Craig Boyd, spoke to the Georgia Strait newspaper regarding Craft Beer Week. Craig had some interesting things to say about enjoying beer (or booze in general) without gaining the belly to go with it: “Beer, and specifically hoppy beer, can lead to beer
When packing for your hike, what’s just as important as sunscreen and water? The right energy-fuelling hiking snacks: complex carbs and proteins. Besides the ubiqutous granola bars, here are a few healthy snack ideas to keep you nourished and feeling strong during your trek: Almond butter on apple slices
We have a new personal trainer on the team, Vianelle Zaparilla. We asked Vianelle for a training tip for those new to exercise. She says: “If you’re new to working out, set small realistic goals, and take one at a time. Sometimes it takes baby steps to
This spring we’re featuring a long-time personal training client who has been training with Craig Boyd for nine years and has clocked many miles with him too. Craig says, “Susan is dedicated to health, fitness and self care and sees the positive effect of regular
We know how it goes: you kick off January, furiously following nutrition resolutions…but by the time March rolls around, efforts have faded. It’s easy to fall back on old habits especially when efficiency is a factor. For this reason, breakfast nutrition is often at risk.
Tabata Training is a type of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), consisting of eight rounds of ultra-high intensity exercises. The interval is 20-seconds of maximum intensity, and 10-seconds of rest for one movement only. So only a four minute workout. Sound easy? The challenge is executing four
We’re about to wrap up 2015, and we’d like to recognize a client that always puts in 110% to his workouts while keeping us entertained (see his photo for a glimpse into his sense of humour). Personal Trainer Katie Curtis says, “Over the past three
Running in cooler temperatures can be rewarding, but only if you’re well prepared. We recently read a good article in IMPACT Magazine called, “Embrace the Chill: 7 Great Ways to Cozy Up to Running in Winter.” Written by coach and triathlete, Calvin Zaryski, it offers
This corporate Adult 5 & 10 day EDGE Card offer includes BONUS unlimited early season skiing or riding from opening day through to December 18, 2015. This is only available to purchase online with our company name (“Precision Athletics”) and discount code (contact Craig). How
