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

Who’s your favourite superhero? Maybe it’s Wonder Woman, Thor, or Superman. But if you’re over 50 and working on your health, you’ve already earned the cape, even if you’ve never worn one. Real-life superheroes show up, day after day, and do the hard things. And in fitness, that means working out even when it’s uncomfortable or you’d rather be doing something else. Take Jerry, for example. He ran his first Spartan Race at age 75. He trained for months, modified movements to p

Here we are — November already. Only two months left in the year. And they're going to fly by - they always do! It’s easy to think, “I’ll just get through the holidays and start fresh in January. ” But let’s be honest — that “fresh start” gets a lot harder when we spend the last stretch of the year coasting. Every week you don’t move, plan, or fuel well now means a steeper climb in January. And if this pattern sounds familiar — easing up every November and December, then “st

Are you feeling SAD already this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights. Experts say there are three overlapping kinds of exhaustion that can sneak up on you. At this time of year, you might be feeling all three. 1. Everyday exhaustio

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

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