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Matt Banks’ Experience of Wearing a Mask While Exercising
My name is Matt Banks and I have worked at the Fitness Firm since 1999, where I work as a therapist and trainer. Many of you will already know me. We are living in an unprecedented time. A time where we are being asked to wear a mask in certain situations that we may...
Guide to return to work safety plan and Policies
The Fitness FIrm: Guide to return to Work Safety Plan and Policies for Employees and Patrons July 20, 2020 The Fitness Firm is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and patrons. As stage 3 is now confirmed to begin, we are getting...
The Role of Fascia
What is fascia? A fascia, plural fasciae, is a densely woven network of connective tissue primarily made up of collagen. It wraps around each and every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein and internal organ in our body like a sheet of clingfilm. This keeps our...
Canfitpro at the Firm
Cara Greenslade, canfitpro Lead Trainer and SHSM Health and Wellness lead for Halton, and Adam Baxter, Head of Physical Education have been bringing over the students to The Fitness Firm from Aldershot High school for the past 10 years. These students have...
New Year, New Intentions
Each year, as January 1st inevitably rolls in, we are bombarded with the same question: “So, any New Year’s resolutions?”. We frantically compile lists of things we would like to achieve over the coming 12 months, and pile on the pressure to achieve those goals. “New...
The Functional Movement Screen
WHAT IS A FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN? At The Fitness Firm, members are encouraged to purchase a Starter Plan before beginning a program or working with a personal trainer. The starter plan includes not only a body composition assessment, but also a Functional Movement...
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF
The Sun Life Ride to Defeat Diabetes for JDRF is a high-intensity stationary cycling event which takes place in cities across Canada. Funds raised by the event go towards helping to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). About type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a...
Top 5 Reasons to Try a Plant Based Diet
TOP 5 REASONS TO TRY A PLANT-BASED DIET Why should you try a vegetarian or vegan menu? The answer for you may be “I’d NEVER do that!” That’s perfectly fine, but here are 5 reasons to try a plant-based menu that you may never have considered. YOU’RE NOT MISSING...
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving
How to Make Healthy Choices at Thanksgiving Crisp air, changing leaves and chilly mornings have arrived: fall is here! That means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This special holiday is a wonderful time to celebrate your loved ones, the blessings in your life...
The Gluteus Medius
Gluteus medius muscle, often referred to as the "glute med" Attachment points: Outer surface of ilium -- > greater trochanter of femur Action: Hip abduction, external and internal rotation Importance: The gluteus medius muscle is one of 3 gluteal muscles that work...