Top 5 Reasons you should be Strength Training
When you walk into your gym, do you find yourself wandering around the weight section not knowing what to do? Do you quickly make a b-line for the cardio machines where you feel more at home? Or do get scared by the extreme body builders grunting and slamming down their weights? Let’s change that mindset…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Popsicles with Jessica!
Nothing says Summer better than enjoying a cold treat pool side, right? Well what if we told you that pool side treat could be healthy and delicious? Look no further! Today we’re bringing you a healthy popsicle recipe from our PFC nutritionist Jessica Janc! There are only 5 ingredients in this recipe, and it’s super…
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How, Why, and When to Foam Roll
Roll Your Muscle Pain Away in Minutes You’ve probably noticed those cylindrical shaped foam tubes at your local health club or maybe you’ve witnessed a fellow gym mate balancing and rolling out their quad muscles on them. Foam rolling is not the newest gym gadget out there, but it certainly has become a popular tool—and…
Read MoreHealthy Swaps from the PFC Kitchen
At PFC, our approach to nutrition and diet is actually to leave the “diets” behind. We teach the 80/20 rule. This means 80% of your calories are coming from nutrient dense sources. The other 20% you can be a little more lenient with, and enjoy, an occasional indulgence. We want you to be able to…
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What is MAT?
I have been a trainer for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working with people from all over the world who have different wellness and fitness goals. Each client’s physical abilities and limitations have varied greatly and, therefore, each person’s training has varied according to the individual. As much as every client…
Read MoreChrissy’s 500 pound Weight Loss Journey
Five months ago, Chrissy weighed over 500 pounds, and worried she would not live to see her 35th birthday. Wanting to save her life, wanting a future, she started out on this life changing journey. Chrissy was suffering from several health issues including fatty liver, elevated fasting blood sugar, elevated fasting insulin, and was pre-diabetic.…
Read MoreHealthy Brownie Recipe
At PFC we focus on food as fuel. We also talk about balance and living the 80/20 rule. Balance means not cutting out certain food groups, or giving up the foods you love, like brownies and pizza, but having it less often and making healthier choices more often. The 80/20 rule means 80% of the…
Read MoreMeet Sarah Speers, the Head of PFC’s Think Department
Have you ever tried to lose weight with diet and exercise and found that your mind gets in the way? At PFC we focus on the 3 pillars that lead to optimal health: THINK, EAT, MOVE. We believe that one’s mindset is the most important, and often most overlooked, component to making and maintaining healthy…
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5 Weight Loss Tips That Have Nothing To Do With “Weight Loss”
Welcome to the 2nd month of the new year! Are you struggling to commit to your weight loss resolution? Trying everything from gym memberships to googling the fastest way to lose weight? You may have a case of weight loss overload. Your brain is overwhelmed with too many details… recipes, workouts, gut flora (what?!), weight…
Read MoreIs Decision Fatigue Making You Fat?
Should I hit the snooze or wake up? Workout now or later? If so, what time and what workout? What should I have for breakfast, order for lunch? Do I need the arched supported shoes or neutral? Is that gluten free? Wait, am I gluten free? Sound familiar? The average adult makes about 35,000 (226.7…
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