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Traveling or stuck at home at some point this holiday season? Don’t worry. Your fitness doesn’t have to fly off the tracks, because we got you covered. Below are two versions of the popular “12 Days of Christmas” workout. One requires just your own body. The other assumes you have a kettlebell or a pair…

“Food is a reason to gather, an opportunity to give, a symbol for what should matter most in our lives” You’ve put in the time. You’ve put in the effort. You showed up and did the work. It wasn’t always easy making it to class on time, but you somehow found a way. But, even…

Here are 3 easy steps to securing your new ‘Sweatheart’: 1. The Initial Interaction Make small talk after class! This can be about something that happened during the sweat session that you both experienced, or can relate to. Small banter after a workout is a sure-fire way to build rapport, especially when the endorphins are…

It’s hard to watch. But you can find an edited replay online. It’s one of fights that makes it onto a highlight reel because of the amount of blood and brutality. It happened on May 30, 2009. Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford versus Dave “Pain Train” Mazany on TFC 7 in Edmonton. Both men step…

“No man has the right be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable”  -Socrates I’m a sucker for inspirational stories – and especially those that helps me get my butt to the gym….

  I will see your excuse and raise you a leg. I teach Power Yoga and used to make really bad jokes in class during challenging poses like “your leg won’t fall off” or “your arm won’t fall off” and other such inappropriate things.  I was teaching a bunch of jocks at the time and…

On today’s Spotlight, Cristina Osorio and Patrick Mason are featured in an article, where they share some insight on underrated exercise moves. Osorio mentions Kettlebell swings, stating that, “because kettlebell swings create very minimal impact on your lower body, it’s the perfect solution to bringing cardio into your workout routine without agitating your knees.” Patrick highlights…

Respect your body – where ever it is today. Let me confess something to you.  I am a completely crazy-competitive person.  Seriously, every yoga class I have ever been to has stressed the importance of not competing with yourself or your neighbor and I am good with that for about 60 minutes — then I…

“Hello TruTribe! Corie Richter here, Certified Nutrition Coach and new team member at the Health Bar.  TruFusion has brought me on to revamp the menu at the health bar, and also to be a tool to help guide you to make better nutritional choices.  I have been a chef for many years but health and…