When it comes to fat loss and muscle gain, everyone wants Insta-worthy after photos… right now. But understanding what’s realistic can be the difference between achieving amazing results and giving up altogether. How fast can a client lose fat? What’s the upper limit of muscle gain? And how do you figure out a rate of…
What if I were to tell you there was an exercise that could actually help you get better at what you do, both in the gym and while performing your daily tasks? Imagine: better balance, more overall strength, more muscle mass in your glutes and hamstrings… and mental benefits as well. Sounds amazing, right? Enter…
Sharing a roundup of 10 delicious vegan Halloween recipes. Hi hi! How are ya? I hope you’re having a lovely morning! It’s officially feeling like fall around here and I’m so excited for upcoming Halloween and holiday events. What do you have going on this month? Do you have your costume picked out yet? Halloween,…
Name: Lysanne Richard Age: 37 Location: Montreal, Canada What does it mean to you to be part of the GGS Community? I’m happy to see that women’s image is evolving, and that having self-confidence and surpassing ourselves is valued now more than ever. I’m proud to see all the diversity that’s highlighted, and that each…
“What can I actually eat on a plant-based or vegetarian diet?” It’s natural to wonder about your options. Carrots and broccoli are givens. But are all plant-based foods “okay” to eat? So often, our clients want to know things like: Is peanut butter a decent source of protein? How often should I eat soy products?…
Gossip, defined as casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, occasionally involving details that are not confirmed as being true, can feel really enticing at times. That said, I will also be the first to concede that I have engaged in gossip far more times than I care to admit and that I…
You wouldn’t think that sexual orientation has any influence on physical activity levels, especially if you identify as heterosexual — but the unfortunate reality is that it can, and often does. Being a “sexual minority” is like belonging to an effectively invisible minority group, meaning that unless your sexual orientation is disclosed people will often…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Not all foods fit into neat macro categories. Meeting your macro goals can seem simple on paper or on an orderly spreadsheet, but in real life, it can sometimes feel more like a child’s finger painting. Finding foods that align perfectly with your macro targets can be challenging,…
Tabata is a type of HIIT workout, but not all HIIT workouts are Tabata. HIIT workouts range from 20 to 40 minutes and provide flexibility for improving cardiovascular health, endurance, and strength. Tabata is an intense four-minute structure with 20 seconds of maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of rest. It focuses on quick, high-intensity…
Olympic weightlifting (also called Oly lifting or just weightlifting) is a strength and power sport where you compete to lift maximum weights in the snatch, clean, and jerk. Not interested in competing? Not a problem. Weightlifting is unbeatable for developing muscular strength, power, stability, mobility, and explosiveness. These benefits transfer over to other sports, improve…
