Are you a caffeine drinker? If yes, this email is for you.Today we are diving into the science behind caffeine – how it works and the benefits and drawbacks of caffeine use. What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain energy
The LP Crew officially crushed HYROX Toronto after a monster 6-month training block! They have earned a well deserved physical and mental break from the grind of training and Racing! BUT we know after getting a taste of HYROX that the Crew is hungry for more! HYROX Ottawa is on
As we move out of our body transformation challenge and into our summer challenge, it reminds our members that nutrition isn’t just about maintaining a healthy weight. There is so much more to uncover and habitualize when it comes to nutrition than calories and macros. Nutrition is your way to promote long-term health
Behaviour change is a complex process that begins with awareness – which we chatted about last week. Over the past week, did you become aware of some habits that you wanted to change? Maybe you realized you don’t drink enough water or maybe you are only getting 6 hours of
I was having a conversation with Kathleen (our new amazing phsyio at LP!) and we were chatting a little bit about habit stacking. We were emphasizing the importance of stacking physio exercises on top of things we already do so that they can be done easier and quicker. I am not
We are halfway through our Body Transformation challenge here at LP and some of our members are at a calorie deficit to lose some body fat and some are at a calorie surplus to gain some muscle mass. These challenges are designed for the short term – because no one wants to be in
What’s the best thing you can do to relieve those sore muscles?Over-the-counter-pain relieversLOL Just kidding!!! Preparing for a tough hypertrophy session (Summer Shred) with the goal of minimizing post-workout soreness involves a combination of pre-workout strategies, during-workout techniques, and post-workout practices. Check out these tips and try and implement one
I ACTUALLY decided to “have a night” for my birthday on Saturday night. This meant a night out with some friends eating and a bit of drinking. My drinks for the night consisted of wine, a cocktail, another cocktail, and a glass of wine to finish off the night. These
I heard a quote the other day from Dr. Layne Norton (Carbon App) and it has stuck with me. “Motivation is like adding NOS to a car. But Discipline is the gas that fuels the car and keeps it moving.” Just like NOS, motivation can provide short bursts of power.
Google “fitness near me” and you will get a variety of responses. Lots of them are group programs these days. So many different program types to sift through. Maybe you immediately try some, or maybe you immediately take one off the list. It can be a bit overwhelming to figure
Are you a caffeine drinker? If yes, this email is for you.Today we are diving into the science behind caffeine – how it works and the benefits and drawbacks of caffeine use. What is Caffeine? Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain energy
The LP Crew officially crushed HYROX Toronto after a monster 6-month training block! They have earned a well deserved physical and mental break from the grind of training and Racing! BUT we know after getting a taste of HYROX that the Crew is hungry for more! HYROX Ottawa is on
As we move out of our body transformation challenge and into our summer challenge, it reminds our members that nutrition isn’t just about maintaining a healthy weight. There is so much more to uncover and habitualize when it comes to nutrition than calories and macros. Nutrition is your way to promote long-term health
Behaviour change is a complex process that begins with awareness – which we chatted about last week. Over the past week, did you become aware of some habits that you wanted to change? Maybe you realized you don’t drink enough water or maybe you are only getting 6 hours of
I was having a conversation with Kathleen (our new amazing phsyio at LP!) and we were chatting a little bit about habit stacking. We were emphasizing the importance of stacking physio exercises on top of things we already do so that they can be done easier and quicker. I am not
We are halfway through our Body Transformation challenge here at LP and some of our members are at a calorie deficit to lose some body fat and some are at a calorie surplus to gain some muscle mass. These challenges are designed for the short term – because no one wants to be in
What’s the best thing you can do to relieve those sore muscles?Over-the-counter-pain relieversLOL Just kidding!!! Preparing for a tough hypertrophy session (Summer Shred) with the goal of minimizing post-workout soreness involves a combination of pre-workout strategies, during-workout techniques, and post-workout practices. Check out these tips and try and implement one
I ACTUALLY decided to “have a night” for my birthday on Saturday night. This meant a night out with some friends eating and a bit of drinking. My drinks for the night consisted of wine, a cocktail, another cocktail, and a glass of wine to finish off the night. These
I heard a quote the other day from Dr. Layne Norton (Carbon App) and it has stuck with me. “Motivation is like adding NOS to a car. But Discipline is the gas that fuels the car and keeps it moving.” Just like NOS, motivation can provide short bursts of power.
Google “fitness near me” and you will get a variety of responses. Lots of them are group programs these days. So many different program types to sift through. Maybe you immediately try some, or maybe you immediately take one off the list. It can be a bit overwhelming to figure
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