Blog Articles
16
APR
2025
Falls are Your Worst Enemy
In Canada, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among people aged 65 or older. Injuries from falls reduce older adults’ quality of life, increase caregiver demands, and are the reason for admissions into long-term care. The cost of treating
07
MAR
2025
Women and Creatine
Creatine isn't just for people who are bodybuilders, competition prep or elite athletes. This amazing supplement has more benefits than just aiding in building muscle mass. Women can benefit from adding a bit to their daily protein shakes. It's tasteless and colourless, and blends
24
FEB
2025
Prevent Muscle Loss when you Lose Weight
When the body loses weight, it can come off in the form of both fat and muscle. When we don't incorporate strength training as part of our weight management strategy, your body will make cuts where it sees fit. It's not possible to prevent muscle loss unless you follow a policy of
07
FEB
2025
6 Things to Know about Weight Maintenance
Let's say you've been working hard on your fitness goals the last several months and you're finally at your goal! Congratulations on a job well done! You should celebrate how challenging it was to get here and you have no desire to go back. The biggest hurdle with maintaining y
04
JAN
2025
Men - You Need to Stretch More
One thing that is a very common occurrence in our male clients is that they have limited mobility and flexibility. Many men think stretching is something that women do or is not as important for them to incorporate into their routines, especially when they are younger. This is far from the
05
DEC
2024
The Reason You Are Not Losing Weight
If you've been plateaued for a while and you don't know what's going on, there are other factors at play other than calories in and out. While simple math may work to kickstart your fat loss when you are younger or at the beginning of your journey, as you age other hormonal res
20
NOV
2024
How to Overcome DOMS
The worst thing about starting a new fitness program or pushing yourself harder at the gym is the inflammation and muscular soreness you experience. When your muscles are being challenged a different way than normal, the fibres will tear and repair themselves when you rest. There are a few
04
NOV
2024
When is the Right Time to Start a Fitness Program
We've all had moments where we knew we should workout and found something else to tackle instead. We have good intentions of getting to the gym, but quit after a few tries because it's so much effort. Like everything in our lives, fitting in a workout needs to be a priority if one
22
OCT
2024
Women and Cyclical Training
That time of the month can be a struggle for women in their reproductive years. Pre-menstrual symptoms can range from being debilitating to generally uncomfortable. How does your cycle affect your exercise routine? There's research that emphasizes when performance gains are possible vs
15
OCT
2024
All About Creatine Supplementation
Creatine monohydrate supplementation has a lot of history in the bodybuilding community. However, in recent decades, more of the general population has started to supplement with creatine in their protein shakes. The good news is there's a lot of compelling research on creatine supplem
08
OCT
2024
Managing Joint Pain for a Better Quality of Life
Mature adults aren't the only people experiencing joint pain these days. People who are overweight, don't exercise, have degenerative illnesses, and low bone density are also impacted by joint pain. If you were a young athlete, the places where you were injured suddenly become infl
03
SEP
2024
Aging Gracefully with Exercise and Nutrition
People take the advantage of youth for granted. You never think in your 20's or 30's that weight can creep up on you quickly just by consuming the wrong food or forgoing your workout for a month. After your 40's and 60's, bodies age quicker than in any other decade of life.
19
AUG
2024
Benefits of Low Intensity Interval Training
There are many group programs out there emphasizing the benefits of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). This type of workout is characterized by periods of high impact exercise followed by timed rest and recovery. HIIT is known to spike your heart rate to 80-95% of its maximum rate. F
12
AUG
2024
Excessive Exercise and Infertility
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people of reproductive age suffer from infertility. Researchers have also found that as competitive sports become more popular, many athletes who spend long hours exercising or practicing can also experience negative effects. In women, thi
07
AUG
2024
How to Improve Mens' Sex Life
A sobering statistic that should shock people is that 79% of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) are overweight. 35-75% of men who have pre-existing lifestyle diseases like diabetes, renal failure, high blood pressure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease also suffer from ED
17
JUL
2024
Why Building Muscle Increases Longevity
Exercise is the fountain of youth. When you move your body in different directions, lift weights, increase your cardiovascular health, you decrease all cause mortality (dying from various causes). Building muscle is vital to stave off metabolic illnesses later in life. If you haven't b
10
JUL
2024
Classic Bodybuilding Exercises Yield Best Results
There are so many exercise fads out there it's hard to know what to do with all the noise. The best physiques aren't built with random workouts. If you want a specific aesthetic, you need to stick to a basic routine that gives you the best bang for your buck. Forget about resistanc
03
JUL
2024
Training Splits for Hypertrophy
Many people talk about hypertrophy as a gold standard in heavy weightlifting. If you want to get bigger muscles in the process, incorporating this training style into your routine is a great way to challenge yourself. Hypertrophy is when you train your muscles to failure and deprive them o
22
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
15
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
08
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
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
17
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
23
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,
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
28
NOV
2023
Why the 4 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 4 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
13
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
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
27
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
01
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.
