Blog Articles
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APR
2024
Best Exercises to Get Rid of Foot Pain
When you have achy and sore feet, it's not always your shoes that are to blame. If you wear high heels, shoes with improper support, narrow toe boxes, and worn out soles, your feet can really suffer. Not only that, but when your gait is impacted by foot pain, that misalignment can also
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APR
2024
Menopause Changes How you Exercise
Women over 40 generally are known to gain weight due to hormonal imbalances as their bodies experience peri-menopause. For women who have already hit menopause, they have realized how important it is to maintain and build muscle to ensure their bone density remains strong as they age. The
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APR
2024
Why You Don't Look Like Someone Who Trains
Have you ever wondered why you never end up looking like the fitness models in magazines or even as good as your friend who works out less than you do? If you are finding yourself getting stuck and frustrated about why the scale or measuring tape isn't showing you the progress you expe
02
APR
2024
Personal Training vs. Group Fitness
For most people looking to start a new routine, group classes are very attractive to get you moving in a social setting. Enjoyment is vital if one is to succeed in working out on a regular basis and group classes offer a great place to hang out with friends or make new ones in an active co
28
MAR
2024
Reduce Stress with Mind Body Connection
Stress and anxiety are now so commonplace that many Canadians are now medicated on anti-depressants. Chronic insomnia, weight gain, lack of focus, lack of social interaction, and low rates of movement are all contributing to this growing problem. However, there are ways to combat stress an
23
MAR
2024
Speed Up Healing with Movement, Not Rest
When we have injuries like a twisted ankle, musle spasm, tendonitis, or back pain, the general thought process is to rest and recover. However, studies demonstrate that movement can help us recover faster compared to doing nothing. Our bodies need movement to feel their best so it's no
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MAR
2024
Quitting Before the Magic Begins
Did you know that 80% of people who start going to the gym in January will quit their fitness routines by the end of March? What happens is that when you go hard by doing dry January (quitting alcohol for a month), eating healthier after the holidays, going to the gym daily after January 1
26
FEB
2024
Weight Loss Medications: Pros and Cons
Ever since the class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists was released to the mainstream (Ozempic/Wegovy), they have invited both relief and controversy. Originally intended as a diabetes management tool, these medications soon became marketed towards the treatment of obesity. A
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JAN
2024
Personal Training for Winter Sports
Many of us move inside during the winter months to stay warm and cozy. However, the cold should not prevent you from being active outdoors. Getting prepped to do activity when the temperatures are below zero can be a hassle in the beginning. You have to buy all the right gear to stay warm,
26
DEC
2023
Best Fitness Advice for Men over 40
As you age, you may have noticed that you are putting on more weight in your midsection and it seems like you have to work out twice as hard to make the same gains as you did when you were younger. Men have a harder time building muscle in their 40's due to fluctuating hormones like de
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DEC
2023
Why HIIT Doesn't Work for Women Over 40 to Lose Weight
If you are a woman between the ages of 38 and 50, you might be noticing that you gain weight a lot faster than you used to regardless of what you're eating or how often you are exercising. When women go into perimenopause, their bodies go through hormonal changes that can cause cortiso
07
DEC
2023
The Holidays Do Not Have to Derail Us!
The holidays are a time to enjoy meals with family and friends. Maybe you have office potlucks where everyone brings goodies from their cultural origins. December is notorious for having cheat meals left and right. But does that mean we are a failure if we indulge a little too often than w
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NOV
2023
Why the 6 Week Challenge Works
By now, you've probably come across all the ads from different gyms around town promoting body transformations that come from a 6 week challenge. These programs are geared to getting you maximum results in a short about of time. But the benefits are more than just weight loss. Building
20
NOV
2023
Overweight and Fit vs. Thin and Sedentary: What the Research Says
Is it true that being overweight and fit is better than being thin and sedentary? The research says yes, but only sort of. The reality is that carrying excess fat around our vital organs increases our risk of developing certain lifestyle illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, high c
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NOV
2023
Spot Reducing is Not a Thing
Almost 90% of the clients who reach out to us have one goal in mind: reducing belly fat. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, and regardless of gender, everyone struggles with the bulge around their waist. The good news is that it's possible to get rid of belly fat, the bad n
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NOV
2023
Small Group Training is a Big Deal
Small group personal training is a great way to build muscle, burn fat, enjoy camaraderie with friends but pay a third of the price of one-on-one personal training. With more personalized attention, the coach can give you pointers and correct form more often than larger group classes where
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OCT
2023
Getting Started is Half the Battle
Sometimes getting started with a new health and fitness regime can be a daunting task. Seeking the right help can help you achieve results faster and save you money. When we are starting out after a long period of not working out or doing activity consistently, our bodies need some time to
27
FEB
2023
Features Of A Great Fitness Centre
Choosing the right fitness center is an important decision for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellness. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which gym is the best fit for your needs. The best fitness centre for you will provide the equipment, facilities
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FEB
2023
Lose Belly Fat With These Exercises
Although we might wish that there were a magic solution to target fat in specific areas of the body, weight loss requires a holistic approach. But there are some forms of exercise that help to burn fat more quickly than others, which can help you to lose belly fat and slim down overall. So
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JAN
2023
Healthy Versus Unhealthy Weight Loss
Many people want to drop weight fast, but doing so is often unhealthy, unrealistic, and unsustainable. When a person purposely loses a lot of weight at once, it likely isn’t all fat that they're losing, and this weight will come back after they fail to stick with the highly restr
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JAN
2023
The Benefits Of Using A Private Fitness Centre
When you’re ready to improve your health, lose weight, boost your stamina, or reach a new personal best, you’ll likely need to attend some type of fitness centre. But which is better: private or public? Public gyms tend to be larger facilities owned by a corporate conglomerate,
09
JAN
2023
How To Prepare For Your First Session With A Personal Trainer
When you’re ready to start personal training, either in person or online, you may feel anxious for the first few sessions. For someone who has never worked with a personal trainer, you might not know what to expect or you might feel nervous about working with another person in the gy
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DEC
2022
Fitness Increases The Length And Quality Of Your Life
Plenty of people join the gym to lose weight or to look better, but many people also join the gym to help them feel better, live longer, and be healthier. Regular fitness is an integral part of healthy living and it impacts every aspect of our life. Keeping up with fitness helps us feel ha
22
DEC
2022
Personal Training Teaches The Skills You Need For Sustainable Fitness
Sustainable fitness isn’t an easy feat. Often, people will begin with the best intentions but they lose sight of their goals and their fitness journey ends without any major changes to their lifestyle. Some people are able to keep up their workouts and diets for a little while, but t
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DEC
2022
Developing Accountability For Weight Loss
Many people start their weight loss journey full of motivation and good intentions, but quickly lose sight of their goals and give up. Staying on track with the weight loss journey you’ve started can be incredibly difficult if you aren’t held accountable. It’s a great ste
14
JAN
2022
Everything You Need To Know About Our Transformation Challenges
Body transformations are more than 'before' and 'after' pictures. There's an inspiring story to be told about how they embarked on their journey to a healthier self. If you're looking for a little motivation to tweak your lifestyle for the better, you're i
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JAN
2022
Why Choose to Train with our Calgary Personal Trainers?
Personal training is a preferred way to stay and get fit by many. Here at Rage Fitness our Calgary gym focuses on personal training, to fit anyone's specific individual needs, goals and preferences. We are here to help you be your best! Regardless of shape, size, goals, needs and wants
CHOOSE RAGE FITNESS
If you are seeking to lose weight, increase your physical fitness, or transform your body and your life with a superior personal training experience try Rage Fitness, With some of Calgary’s top personal trainers, the team at Rage Fitness is standing by to guide you on your journey to comprehensive wellness. Find out more by calling 1-825-945-7733 today.
