Cookie Dough Protein Bars

Give these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars a try! Ingredients* 6 tbsp (42g) coconut flour.* 6 tbsp (30g) protein powder.* ¼ tsp salt.* 1 tsp (4g) coconut oil, melted.* 9 tbsp (135mL) unsweetened non-dairy milk, room temperature.* 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract.* 3 –…

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Why You Are Retaining Water

Do you know why you are retaining water? The following list will reveal causes of water retention and, more importantly, help you realize why your weigh scale is not accurate:1. Sleep – a healthy amount of sleep (e.g. 7 – 9 hours/night) will help your…

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Common Neck Pain Injuries

Do you have neck pain or experienced a neck injury? Neck pain causes include: 1. Muscle strains from overuse/postural issues/teeth grinding.  2. Worn joints with age. 3. Nerve compression from herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck. 4. Whiplash injury, which…

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Mountain Climber Variations

Need a core exercise that elevates your heart rate?  Check out these mountain climber variations! As busy professionals, parents and “40 something’s” we value every second of time we have! Please note: these are intermediate to advanced movement patterns. If you have a low back,…

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Tips to Maintain Work-Life Balance

Are you looking for ways to improve your work-life balance? The following tips may help. Focus on the present. Don’t worry about what you aren’t doing, spend quality time on the task at hand and/or quality time with family/friends. Get organized and always set a…

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Squat Rehab

Here’s a brief comparison between a high bar and low bar squat (swipe left for photos): Bar placement:High bar: Traps.Low bar: Few inches lower on your posterior belts or mid shoulder. Foot placement:High bar: Narrow or shoulder width.Low bar: Wide. Hips:High bar: Directly under bar.Low…

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Add Strength To Your Glutes

Are you trying to lift, tone, or add strength to your glutes? Toning and strengthening your glutes shouldn’t be labelled as vain, it may also improve your knee pain. So try turning up the heat on your glutes with this routine (below) in the gym,…

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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits

These Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits are scrumptious and can be made with dairy-free and vegan options! Ingredients:Cinnamon Biscuits* 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour.* 1/2 tsp xanthan gum.* 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder.* 1 tsp salt.* 2 tbsp granulated sugar.* 1 cup buttermilk dairy-free use almond, cashew,…

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Single Leg Ball Squat

Toning and strengthening your glutes shouldn’t be labelled as vain, it may also improve your knee pain. Try the single leg ball squat. Preparation:Stand next to a wall, holding stability ball. Assume a single-leg stance and flex hip (hip hinge) to 60 degrees and knee…

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Morning Massage Benefits

Could morning massage be your answer to less stress and prolonged energy? Are you waking up feeling tired and stressed before the day has even begun? Starting your day with a massage could be a sure way to minimise feelings of tension and stress, while…

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