Goal Setting: What is Realistic? Goal setting is the most important part of being successful. In any aspect, setting a good goal can have life changing results. Even with complete devotion and maximum effort, it is tricky to have efficient direction and focus without...

Osteopathy is great for back pain! Research shows that osteopaths are highly qualified to assess, treat, and manage back pain. There are many causes of back pain. Most often it is due to inflamed joints or muscles in the spine or pelvis that may have resulted from an...

COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER! At the Fitness Firm, we love Spring because its a time of change and new beginnings. Our 6 week Countdown to Summer program is designed to get you feeling energetic, positive and toned in time for bathing suits, shorts and tank top season.  Over 6...

Each year in March, The Dietitians of Canada have a nutrition month campaign.  This year, the theme is "Unlock the Potential of Food".  In this campaign, they highlight 4 different ways to help you unlock the potential of food.  These are: The Potential to Fuel The...

A balanced diet of carbohydrates, protein and fats is essential for good health throughout our entire lifetime.  Proteins are particularly integral in our diet because our body uses the protein to build and repair tissue, to make enzymes, hormones and other body...

Manual Osteopathic Therapy is considered a manual medicine and was founded in 1874 by Dr. A.T. Still, an American physician in the United States, who believed in the body’s inherent ability to heal itself, be self-regulating, and that structure and function are...

Active Aging at The Fitness Firm Join us for a fun and active fitness class targeted to the aging population.  Chairs are available for seated exercises or for balance.  We will use bands, dumbbells and our bodies to build muscle, improve flexibility and focus on...

We are excited to announce the new classes that will be added to our current schedule starting January 7th, 2019. Mondays: 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Barre/ pilates - Kerri 7:30 - 8 pm - BodyShred - Claudia Tuesdays 6:20 - 7:20 pm - Barre - Anna Saturday mornings 9:15 - 10:15...

Research shows that most adults gain 1-2 lbs every year at holiday season.   Here’s how to prevent that from happening. With the added tasks and stress of shopping, socializing and finishing up at work this week - ensure you take a little extra time to rest when you...