Month: July 2014

Why cheating is good for you!

At HomeBodyFit, we’re advocates of the “cheat meal.” We recommend to our clients one “cheat meal” (or “cheat day” depending on the their fitness and eating plan) during which they can eat their favourite foods without feeling like they are disrupting their weight-loss goals. In fact, a “cheat meal” is vital to their success. But how can eating something that is bad […]

Vitamin D and muscle strength

Did you know that many of us are deficient in vitamin D? Did you know that vitamin D can aid in increasing muscle strength? Not to mention, heart disease, cancer and other ailments have been linked to low levels of it. In order to reach the recommended value of 600 IU daily, make sure to get outdoors for […]

Start your weekend with a workout! Drop-in boot camp this Saturday morning

“I honestly saw better results with two sessions of your boot camp a week than I did with 4 sessions of TRX, bodyflex and spinning a week.”  – Stephanie Start the weekend right with a full-body workout. Our workouts target all the major muscle groups and leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the weekend. […]

How to do Jump Lunges with HomeBodyFit

Our clients are used to seeing Jump Lunges listed in their at-home sessions. They are an excellent exercise for hip flexors, glutes, and legs…and they require no equipment! Incorporate Jump Lunges into your workout and you’ve got a perfect high-intensity leg circuit.   How to do a Jump-Lunges Stand with your feet together with your elbows bent 90 degrees (or on your […]

Two personal trainers for only $12/session

Looking to get whipped into shape on a shoestring? In need of the personal attention and instruction synonymous with personal training? Join Burlington Body Camp – our next session begins tonight! Each Burlington Body Camp session is designed and administrated by professional Personal Trainers Dan Edmunds and Matt Johnson.  Even in a group setting, Dan and Matt give their boot camp […]

Take your workout outside! Burlington Body Camp’s next session starts tomorrow

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather AND get in shape with Burlington’s most comprehensive boot camp. The benefits are astonishing: Just seeing the colour green can make you feel more energized Affordable (only $12/class) Scorches calories (with high intensity circuits) Strength Training (with battle ropes, hand weights, etc.) Resistance runs (with exercise bands and hill runs) Build confidence (you […]

Have you tried Resistance Band Drills? Burn fat and increase speed and conditioning

At HomeBodyFit we like to continually challenge our clients with effective exercises and equipment. One of our favourite (high-intensity interval training) drills is Resistance Band Runs. Why? Band runs: Are very effective cardio fat burners Are excellent for muscle conditioning Are challenging, making normal running easier Promote speed and endurance Tone the main muscles of the legs and the core — […]