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The Low Down on Sugar

Getting our clients to reduce their sugar intake is something we often preach at Precision Athletics. We see such huge improvements in our clients’ weight, energy and health when we get them to focus on reducing their sugar intake, that we make it a priority.

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Client KUDOS: Adam Goes from Zero to Three

When Adam L. first contacted Precision Athletics, his initial goal was to simply to get fit and ‘muscle up’. While not overweight, he had barely set foot in a gym before. Adam committed to three x 60 min. personal training sessions with Pepe Picco every

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Precision Clients Tackle the Spartan Race

Two of our stellar group fitness clients, Natalya Kuzmenco and Matt Murdoch, participated in the Spartan Race in early June on Mount Seymour. As you can see from the photo, they both finished smiling. If you’re unfamiliar with the Spartan Race, it’s considered the world’s largest obstacle

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Client KUDOS: Vicki’s Great Strides at Bootcamp

Vicki is a group fitness client who has made great strides in Bootcamp classes since she first signed up 12 months ago at the end of April 2014. “Throughout the duration of Vicki’s training in the group fitness classes, I have watched her rapidly improve

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Pillar Preparation for Runners

I attended the EXOS Performance Mentorship in Phoenix, AZ, in March. One of my key learnings was that the trainers and educators never skip warm up, and pillar preparation or movement preparation. What does that mean? Before going out and sprinting or doing a hard

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Why Pillar Has Replaced Core

What is “Pillar Strength”? Pillar strength has replaced core strength as the new buzz word in fitness. When people think of the “core” they think of the torso or possibly just the abs. Pillar strength is kinetic linking or learning to engage multiple groups of

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The Low Down on Paleo

In this new series, “The Down Low on Nutrition”, we’ll answer some popular questions that we hear from clients about the best nutritional support to help achieve fitness goals. We’ll turn to our trainers who are qualified Holistic Lifestyle Nutrition Coaches for insight and their

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Familiar Face: Kelly Morrissey

Kelly Morrissey is back with us training clients after three years of working overseas. A CHEK-certified coach, she spent 2014 as a Holistic Exercise and Lifestyle Coach in Dubai. Prior to that she was the Director of Fitness for a top tennis academy in Punjab,

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We’re Doing It: Spartan Race Vancouver

We’re stoked to have another team competing in the Spartan Race on Mount Seymour on June 6th. If you’ve never done it before, this 5 km race integrates obstacles with the natural terrain to create a uniquely challenging course every time out. Spartan is all

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The Lineup: Running Events

Looking for something to do this summer other than elbowing your way up The Grind or taste-testing microbrews on a sunny patio? Sign up for a race! Challenge yourself to train and prep for an event. Better yet, pair up with your partner or friend.

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