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  1. The Benefits of Martial Art Workouts

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    When people think of a workout, their mind generally goes to running, biking, weight lifting, and the other classic exercises. While these exercises are all great for you, they are not for everyone. Some people simply can’t get into running long distances or repeatedly lifting heavy objects as a workout. This does not mean you should give up on working out altogether. There are so many different…Read More

  2. Benefits of Working With a Personal Trainer

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    Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or you have been working out regularly for years, a personal trainer may be the last thing you think you need. While you can do workouts on your own and still see the results you want, there are some benefits that personal trainers can provide you that you may not get on your own. At BodyPlex Fitness in Jasper and Woodstock, we offer personal trai…Read More

  3. Making Fitness More Than a New Year’s Resolution

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    As the first month of the new year comes to a close, it is easy to start thinking of your New Year’s resolutions as a failed attempt at a healthier life. That is, if you have already given up on cutting out junk food, working out regularly, or limiting your drinking. If you are sticking with your resolutions, keep going! Don’t give up now. While many people have likely already given up on thei…Read More

  4. Tips to Boost Muscle Gains

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    For some, hitting the gym regularly is about slimming down, dropping weight, or losing that beer belly. But of others, it is about the gains! If you are one of those people who hit the gym regularly to try and increase or build muscle, we get it can be frustrating. Building muscle doesn’t happen overnight and if you are not doing the right workouts, it can feel like a never-ending battle. If you…Read More

  5. Reasons to Work Out That Aren’t Weight Related – Part One

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    When do you consider starting a regular workout routine? Is it when you look in the mirror and don’t like what you see? Is it when you notice your jeans fitting a little tighter? Or maybe it is when you plan the beach vacation and want to look good in your new swimsuit? But what about when you just don’t feel good? Do you plan to start working out regularly when you feel low on energy? What ab…Read More

  6. Adjusting to Age

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    We think the band Alphaville said it best, “forever young, I want to be forever young.” Everyone, even those who have aged gracefully, still wishes to be young and have the benefits of youth. For many, it is not the fear of death that worries them, it is the fear of ageing. Ageing is no delicate process and can take away old habits you used to enjoy. But, just because you are ageing, does not …Read More

  7. Common Fitness Injuries and How To Avoid Them

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    While working out seems pretty self explanatory and simple enough to do without too much thought, it is easy to make mistakes and get injured. Workout injuries can happen suddenly to anyone. It doesn’t matter what your fitness level is, even if you are a personal trainer, you can get injured during your workout. Getting injured during a workout not only affects your everyday life, but it also ca…Read More

  8. Benefits Of Alkaline Water

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    Health and fitness is an ever expanding field. New workout technology, the latest diets, and the next best supplements are constantly being raved about. While some of these seem ridiculous and as though they would never actually work, we have found a ton of different health and fitness advances that actually do what they claim to do. From different workout techniques to vegan diets, these health a…Read More

  9. Tips to Keep You Motivated

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    We get it, working out is not something everyone loves, and learning to love it take patience, determination, and motivation. Working out and getting in shape are great, when you reach a point that it becomes routine. But how do you get there? You have tried everything, all the different types of fitness programs and styles. You have tried yoga, cardio-heavy workouts, weight lifting, and you have …Read More

  10. How Personal Trainers Can Help You

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    When it comes to fitness, a lot of people think they can achieve their goals on their own. But once they get started, they realize how challenging it actually is. Unless you know exactly what you are doing, know the best moves for your trouble areas, know what the best diet is for you, and can apply all of those things at once, it is going to be hard reaching your goals. That is why personal train…Read More