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Fitness Training for LGBTQA+ in Edmonton
Have you met Émilie/Emmett Lamache? If not, we’re sure you’ll be hearing about them in Edmonton! Em specializes in fitness training for the LGBTQ+ community in Edmonton, with a focus on training for transgender and gender non-conforming people. CBC Radio-Canada Interview “When y...
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Have you met Émilie/Emmett Lamache? If not, we’re sure you’ll be hearing about them in Edmonton! Em specializes in fitness training for the LGBTQ+ community in Edmonton, with a focus on training for transgender and gender non-conforming people. CBC Radio-Canada Interview “When y...
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How to get ready for the Edmonton Outdoor Soccer Season
The Edmonton soccer season is fast approaching and if you’re like me, you are probably itching to get out there and play. I have been playing this sport ever since I can remember and one of my goals is to really focus on sport specific conditioning with my clients. Soccer is a team sport th...
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The Edmonton soccer season is fast approaching and if you’re like me, you are probably itching to get out there and play. I have been playing this sport ever since I can remember and one of my goals is to really focus on sport specific conditioning with my clients. Soccer is a team sport th...
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Full House Lottery: Check it out this weekend!
‘If you haven’t checked out the Full House Lottery grand prize houses in Edmonton you definitely should this weekend! I was there hanging out with the Winners of The Bear’s Boy’s Night (we’ll call it couples night instead) at the House where we watched the Oilers gam...
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‘If you haven’t checked out the Full House Lottery grand prize houses in Edmonton you definitely should this weekend! I was there hanging out with the Winners of The Bear’s Boy’s Night (we’ll call it couples night instead) at the House where we watched the Oilers gam...
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Core Exercises for Runners
Have you ever felt that by the end of your run your movement pattern is a little less efficient, or that you don’t feel as stable? This could be from a lack of core strength and core stabilization. When a runner lacks core musculature it can lead to less efficient movement patterns, compensatory ...
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Have you ever felt that by the end of your run your movement pattern is a little less efficient, or that you don’t feel as stable? This could be from a lack of core strength and core stabilization. When a runner lacks core musculature it can lead to less efficient movement patterns, compensatory ...
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Nike 4 Review: Run (Sort Of), Jump, Cut, Lift Repeat
I live my life in workout gear; from runners to merino wool tops it’s a pretty comfortable place to be. Over the past few months I have been testing the Nike Speed Training 4 shoes thanks to Sport Chek for all manners of workouts: HIIT Boxing Parkour Plyometrics Callisthenics Weight Lifting...
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I live my life in workout gear; from runners to merino wool tops it’s a pretty comfortable place to be. Over the past few months I have been testing the Nike Speed Training 4 shoes thanks to Sport Chek for all manners of workouts: HIIT Boxing Parkour Plyometrics Callisthenics Weight Lifting...
Published at Blitz Conditioning
Cross Training for Runners
Cross training is a type of training where the athlete trains in more than one sport in order to enhance their performance in their selected sport. For someone who trains in running cross training would involve a different aerobic sport such as swimming, cycling or strength training. Running has...
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Cross training is a type of training where the athlete trains in more than one sport in order to enhance their performance in their selected sport. For someone who trains in running cross training would involve a different aerobic sport such as swimming, cycling or strength training. Running has...
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Edmonton Oil Kings: Fun for the whole family
The Edmonton Oil Kings have been an institution in our city for over 60 years. One of the greatest things that the franchise brings to the city is an exciting opportunity to see up and coming players in a family oriented environment. Bringing the team to Rogers Place was a great decision that has...
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The Edmonton Oil Kings have been an institution in our city for over 60 years. One of the greatest things that the franchise brings to the city is an exciting opportunity to see up and coming players in a family oriented environment. Bringing the team to Rogers Place was a great decision that has...
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Contest for Free Personal Training!!!!
We have been supporting the amazing NAIT Personal Training program for the past 5 years and we are happy to do it again! We have four students who are finishing their last semester and they need 70 hours to complete their practicum. So we are opening it up to you and offering FREE personal traini...
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We have been supporting the amazing NAIT Personal Training program for the past 5 years and we are happy to do it again! We have four students who are finishing their last semester and they need 70 hours to complete their practicum. So we are opening it up to you and offering FREE personal traini...
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Under Armour Nobreaks ColdGear Infrared Men’s Reflective Jacket Review
I’m usually pretty skeptical when it comes to men’s winter running jackets and shells as I don’t fit the stereotypical runner’s body. I’m not a 5’7” tall guy with a slender physique, quite the opposite, I’m a 5’2” muscular guy who fills a tight fitted jacket looking like a water balloon. I was pl...
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I’m usually pretty skeptical when it comes to men’s winter running jackets and shells as I don’t fit the stereotypical runner’s body. I’m not a 5’7” tall guy with a slender physique, quite the opposite, I’m a 5’2” muscular guy who fills a tight fitted jacket looking like a water balloon. I was pl...
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Four Exercises You Can Do With A Foam Roller
You’d think the only thing you can do with a foam roller is roll but we have a few exercises that you can do with a roller that are adaptations from conventional ones. Check these out: Pikes Main muscles used: Abdominal Start in a plank position with the foam roller under you shins. Keep yo...
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You’d think the only thing you can do with a foam roller is roll but we have a few exercises that you can do with a roller that are adaptations from conventional ones. Check these out: Pikes Main muscles used: Abdominal Start in a plank position with the foam roller under you shins. Keep yo...
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Setting SMART goals for 2017
Hi friends, I hope your 2017 is off to a great start! I wanted to write a blog about setting goals and working towards them through out the new year. Now, I realize most people have already set goals and that’s totally cool. I am here to offer some advice for anyone that may feel […]
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Hi friends, I hope your 2017 is off to a great start! I wanted to write a blog about setting goals and working towards them through out the new year. Now, I realize most people have already set goals and that’s totally cool. I am here to offer some advice for anyone that may feel […]
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30 Day Challenge but with a Twist: You could win $300!
We’ve revamped our 30 day challenge and made it bigger and better! Instead of an initial weigh in or tape measurements we decided to focus on an even more important factor: improvement in overall fitness. Here’s how we’re going to do it: On February 4th, we will be having a time...
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We’ve revamped our 30 day challenge and made it bigger and better! Instead of an initial weigh in or tape measurements we decided to focus on an even more important factor: improvement in overall fitness. Here’s how we’re going to do it: On February 4th, we will be having a time...
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Benefits of a Fit Pregnancy
A year ago I was pregnant with my first child. During those 9 months, I can attest first hand to the many benefits of exercising while pregnant. Thanks to exercise: I had very little physical discomforts such as back pain I stayed within the healthy weight gain guidelines I had a speedy postpartu...
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A year ago I was pregnant with my first child. During those 9 months, I can attest first hand to the many benefits of exercising while pregnant. Thanks to exercise: I had very little physical discomforts such as back pain I stayed within the healthy weight gain guidelines I had a speedy postpartu...
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Boyscout Wisdom: Be Prepared
At this point in December, you should be aware of your festivity obligations for the rest of the month and possibly into January. If you are not aware, now would be the time to figure out when and where you are expected to be since this can play a huge role in your emotional or […]
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At this point in December, you should be aware of your festivity obligations for the rest of the month and possibly into January. If you are not aware, now would be the time to figure out when and where you are expected to be since this can play a huge role in your emotional or […]
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Holiday HIIT workout
The holiday season is notorious for being overly busy and packed with various obligations. I put together a quick HIIT workout that you can do at home that can be done in about 15-20 minutes. So make time for yourself during this busy season and try out this workout! Check out this video with all...
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The holiday season is notorious for being overly busy and packed with various obligations. I put together a quick HIIT workout that you can do at home that can be done in about 15-20 minutes. So make time for yourself during this busy season and try out this workout! Check out this video with all...
Published at Blitz Conditioning
