Last week we talked about keeping a beginner’s mindset — giving yourself permission to be new, awkward, and imperfect while you learn. So let’s talk about what that actually looks like in real life. Because most people don’t struggle with change because they’re lazy or unmotivated. They struggle because they try to do too much at once . We go from “I want to feel better” to: working out 5 days a week overhauling our diet cutting sugar drinking more water fixing our sleep It s

Every December, I hear the same thing: " I’ll get back on track in January.” "This month is just too busy.” “I’ll start fresh after the holidays.” If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. But here’s the truth I want to offer you today: December doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You don’t need a full workout plan or a meticulously prepped fridge to feel good this month. What matters most right now is momentum — even tiny bits of it. And I’ll be honest… I

At 82 years old, retired physiotherapist Gary proves that age is no barrier to staying active and thriving. While visiting family in Saskatoon, Gary discovered ProActive Fitness. Frustrated with not finding a fitness program that met his needs back home in BC, he decided to give us a try. Fast forward a year, and Gary is still going strong with twice-weekly Zoom sessions led by trainer, Jessica. The full body, functional workouts have been the perfect fit for him — challengin

Your body is always talking to you. The question is — are you paying attention? Most of us don’t notice the gentle whispers until they...

Let’s get real—life doesn’t pause so we can fit in perfect workouts or prep gourmet meals. Some weeks are chaotic. Some days don’t go as...

How often do you push your needs to the bottom of the list? Maybe it’s skipping your workout to help your kid or grandkid with homework....

Liz Hopwood was planning to have hip-replacement surgery this spring. But now, she’s too strong and too busy for that. It’ll just have to...

Want to know the secret to long-term fitness success after 50? It’s not willpower. Not motivation. Not even the perfect workout plan....

Every victory counts. There are no “small” wins here. In fact, those are actually important examples of incremental progress and...

Being fit after 50 is really pretty simple for most people. There’s definitely no need to overthink it or make it too complicated. In...

If you’ve been feeling low on energy, take a closer look at what’s on your plate. The food you eat is your body’s  fuel —and the right...

Everybody like a bite between meals sometimes. And there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you make healthy choices and don’t...

Did you know that “longevity” is trending? Yep, books and blogs, shows and podcasts… everybody’s writing and talking about how people are...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I should be better at this by now!” when trying something new? Yeah, me too! I had a big...

At 90, Liz Hopwood is too strong and pain-free for hip surgery. Thanks to regular workouts, she’s ready for a summer full of adventures!

After a stroke left him barely able to move or speak, Malcolm Miller fought to rebuild his strength, recovering with exercise.

In the realm of inspirational athletes, there are two realms that come into play: the achievements and the motivation.