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Harnessing Elite Training Techniques for Youth Athletic Excellence 

It probably comes as no surprise to parents of young athletes that the demand for excellence starts at a young age. When you have a kid who has raw talent and are looking for ways to maximize their potential, the importance of having elite training beyond the game can’t be overstated.

Fortunately, you don’t have to travel all the way to Vancouver to find an elite trainer specializing in young athletes. At House of Trainers in Port Coquitlam, we have trained professionals that focus on the unique needs of young athletes and can curate a program that will elevate their performance.

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The Science Behind High-Energy Workouts: Benefits and Tips  

If you’re ready to kick up your fitness and burn a good chunk of calories, it’s got to be a high-intensity workout. There are so many reasons why you should be incorporating these high-energy moves into your regime – and we can delve into them below!

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Personal Training vs. Group Fitness: Which is Right for You? 

We all know there is no one-size-fits-all solution for your health and fitness journey, but the key to seeing results is always consistency. And if you’re going to be consistent, you have to find out what works best for you. Because, let’s face it, you’re not going to drag yourself to a workout that you hate.

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The Holistic Approach to Fitness: Why It's More Than Just Exercise 

Whether you’re embarking on a wellness journey or continuing one you kicked off in the summer, it’s important to look at the big picture to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success.

While many gyms in the Tri-Cities focus on the physical aspect of a client’s health, at House of Trainers, the team has a more holistic perspective – combining nutrition, mental health and physical exercise for your overall wellbeing.

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Weight-Loss Success

When you are starting out on your health and fitness journey, there are many types of goals you can set for yourself – you can aim to get stronger, build endurance and – for many – the goal is to lose weight. And like all things, the trick to seeing the numbers on the scale change is simply that there is no trick – the key is to approach weight loss in a sustainable manner to achieve long-term success.

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Stay Safe When Exercising in the Heat

It can be tough to get a sweat going when you’re already sweating due to the heat. With the temperatures getting higher and higher each day as we inch towards summer, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead to ensure you enjoy a safe workout while staying on track with your fitness goals.

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Stick to Your Goals During the Summer

It’s getting warm and the last thing you want to do is sweat even more during an intense workout. But – and we hate to be the bearer of bad news – while it may be tempting to swap your squats for sangria in the sun, you have to be consistent to see results…even in the summer.

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Why You Should Join a Fitness Class

Joining a small group of like-minded individuals who are all working towards health and fitness goals can have a huge impact on your journey. See below for five reasons to book an in-person class and get the blood pumping.

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Six Common Foods Causing Roadblocks in Your Weight-loss Journey

Not all foods are created equal. You’ve probably heard that before, and you can see the impact when you’re tracking your meals. For example, a bowl of chips sadly has more calories than a bowl of snap peas. So until we find a way to switch that, the focus on nutrient-dense whole foods is a great general rule when it comes to your diet, especially when your goal is weight loss.

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The House KEY to Achieving Your Goals: Consistency

If you’re starting a fitness journey in the hopes of reaching a goal by a specific date or for a specific event or milestone, it can really add pressure to seeing results quickly. But if you have the basics down (the holy trinity: good nutrition, eating the right amount for your goals and exercise), then it’s just a matter of being consistent.

Consistency is key when it comes to achieving your fitness goals. Whether you are aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply improve your overall health and well-being, sticking to a consistent exercise and nutrition plan is essential for success.

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The Importance of Nutrition in Your Fitness Goal

When you’re trying to lose weight or start a fitness journey, you’ll have a lot of numbers thrown at you – whether that’s on the scale, while calculating your macros or timing your intervals during a workout.

It can be a lot of math. Who knew?

But the reality is, all those numbers really do help you reach your goals, because nutrition is a huge part of how successful you

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The Benefits of Rest Days

When you’re working towards a goal, it may seem counterintuitive to consider rest days as a necessary part of your fitness plan. After all, you want to work as hard as you can, as quickly as you can to get to the goal you’ve set, right ? Wrong.

Rest days are crucial to your success. They allow the body to repair and recover, and help to prevent injury. To make sure you stay healthy and free of injury, try to incorporate a complete rest day once every 7-10 days

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How to Overcome a Weight-Loss Plateau.

You’ve been putting in the work – training, eating right and staying hydrated. There’s been some progress, but now… you’ve hit a wall. It happens to everyone during their fitness journey, at one point or another.

So what can you do? Number one: Do not stress out. You’ve got the foundation down, you just need a little bit of help. And that’s where a personal trainer comes in.

Having a personal trainer means having a wealth of knowledge at your disposal and one-on-one support to reach your goals.

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Five Tips for Starting Your Fitness Journey.

It’s almost that time of year – when the gyms get packed and everyone is blending smoothies and swapping holiday treats for salads. That’s right – we’re approaching New Year’s resolution season.

If this is beginning to feel like Groundhog’s Day to you each year, then keep reading, because we’ve got the tips to get you started on your fitness journey – and how you can stick to it until you reach your goals.

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Fit in Your Fitness Routine at Home

A week full of meetings and no time to make it to the gym or a session with your personal trainer? Don’t sweat it – you can still get your heart rate up at home with some basic – but effective – moves that will have you making the most of your workout. - Best of all – no special equipment necessary!

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How a Food Journal Can Help You Reach Your Goals

You’re working out, you’re drinking water, you’re eating healthy and… you’re not seeing results. It can be incredibly frustrating to be putting the effort in and not reaching the goal you’re working so hard towards.

A common mistake that people make when starting a weight-loss journey is not tracking their food in a food journal. In order to lose weight, you must be mindful of what you eat and how much you eat – even if you’re eating healthy.

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Break a Sweat on Vacation.

We bet it’s happened to you. Looking at a hotel or a resort’s amenities and seeing “gym” listed as one of the perks of your stay. You click, look and then scroll away, thinking, ‘no way’ – there’s no way you would be dedicated enough to go to the gym on vacation!

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