Most people usually own a dumbbell that has a random weight to it. It’ll probably be from a random garage sale or from the 1980’s. Most people will use that dumbbell to do tons of curls (like I did when I first started out lifting weights) or as a doorstopper. This is mainly because mostContinue reading “One Dumbbell? No Problem – An Array of Exercises You Can Perform NOW”
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Will Marijuana hurt your gains?
This article is meant to highlight the research on Marijuana smoking and exercise. Whether or not you use it is entirely up to you. I recommend sharing it with any friends that you know that may be involved in smoking the ‘herb’. Let’s dive in.
How Komail Shred Body Fat, Gained Muscle and Optimized His Life After Shoulder Surgery
Komail (last name removed for privacy) came to Myofiber Canada to shed some body fat and strengthen his shoulder post-op labrum repair. He’d been to countless professionals and was looking for the next best way to return to the life he had before. I sent him a few questions over email to answer after working with meContinue reading “How Komail Shred Body Fat, Gained Muscle and Optimized His Life After Shoulder Surgery”
How Jawaad Kick-started His Workouts at Home With the 28 Day Fitness Challenge
Below is an interview transcript conducted with Jawaad (last name removed for privacy) over a Zoom call. It outlines his experience with the monthly Myofiber 28 day at home fitness challenge. 1. What was the fitness goal you wanted to work on going into this challenge? Build strength, some muscle definition. 2. Can you tellContinue reading “How Jawaad Kick-started His Workouts at Home With the 28 Day Fitness Challenge”
How Ali got stronger, leaner and improved his lifestyle using the 28 day fitness challenge
Below is a transcript from an interview with a successful participant within the 28 day fitness challenge we offered in June 2020. Ali’s full name was not used due to privacy reasons. Shaneh: What was the fitness goal you wanted to work on going into this challenge? Ali: I started working out a lot lastContinue reading “How Ali got stronger, leaner and improved his lifestyle using the 28 day fitness challenge”
Exercising too much or too little? How to find the balance.
So where does one draw the line with an exercise routine? How can you tell if you should adjust your routine or you’re doing too much already? Some individuals still see progress doing the same thing day in and day out but should you? And are those people really doing the same thing day inContinue reading “Exercising too much or too little? How to find the balance.”
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Let’s talk mental health and exercise. In this article we will cover the benefits that exercise provides for one’s mental health. Having worked with individuals experiencing various mental health challenges and incorporating exercise, it only makes sense to discuss this with everyone else. Everyone knows the benefits of exercise such as an increased aerobic capacityContinue reading “The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise”
COVID-19 and at Home Workouts | What Works and What Doesn’t
So your gym has closed and now you have to socially isolate. What do you do? Do you spend on various gym equipment (dumbbells, resistance bands, benches etc), start doing suitcase exercises, endless curls with milk jugs or do you just give up? Well, if you are not planning on spending anything and are gettingContinue reading “COVID-19 and at Home Workouts | What Works and What Doesn’t”
Common Fat Loss Challenges and How to Avoid Them
When restricting calories during a fat loss phase, it is important to consider that your body may experience some temporary changes during the adjustment. It also depends on the amount of calories that are reduced. Normally 200-500 calories are the safest but if you are already eating below your body’s need to conduct regular bodilyContinue reading “Common Fat Loss Challenges and How to Avoid Them”
28 Day Fitness Challenge Interview with Mohamed
Recently interviewed a participant from the 28 day fitness challenge I hosted back in June 2020. We talk about the challenge and how it benefited Mohamed. Highlights included: -Increase in strength and endurance -Changes in body composition -Learning how to be more objective in tracking progress -Changes in lifestyle habits -Challenge laid out clearly forContinue reading “28 Day Fitness Challenge Interview with Mohamed”
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