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The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Your Training Goals

The Role of Nutrition in Supporting Your Training Goals

Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or have been training for years, one factor remains essential: nutrition. What you eat doesn't just fuel your workouts, it influences how your body recovers, builds muscle, burns fat, and sustains energy. At Sandcastle...

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Pros and Cons of Working Out with a Personal Trainer

Pros and Cons of Working Out with a Personal Trainer

Working out with a personal trainer has many advantages. Yes, we know that joining a gym can be intimidating, and it can be a challenge to figure out how to get the most out of your membership, especially when considering whether to hire a personal trainer. At...

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Simple Ways to Make Fitness Stick at Sandcastle Fitness

Simple Ways to Make Fitness Stick at Sandcastle Fitness

Sustaining a workout routine requires structured approaches. Research shows these methods significantly improve long-term adherence to fitness programs. 1. Establish Clear Fitness Objectives Effective workout routines begin with defined goals. Common motivations...

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5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Beat the Winter Blues! Winter in BC can be beautiful, but shorter days and grey skies often bring a drop in mood and energy. Feeling sluggish is common, but there are ways to combat the winter blues—fitness plays a major role! Here are 5 ways to beat the winter blues...

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Maximize Your Treadmill Cardio with These 3 Strategies

Maximize Your Treadmill Cardio with These 3 Strategies

Maximize Your Treadmill Cardio with These 3 Strategies Boosting treadmill workouts with reliable cardio when running outdoors isn't always feasible and can be challenging. Furthermore, it can sometimes become monotonous and less challenging. To break the routine and...

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Enhancing Longevity Through Daily Steps

Enhancing Longevity Through Daily Steps

Steps for a longer life play a pivotal role in longevity, with exercise being a key factor. Among the various forms of physical activity, walking daily and engaging in zone 2 and zone 4 training using the 4x4 method stand out as particularly effective strategies....

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