Exercise of the Month: Pistol Squat

Benefits of a Pistol Squat It is an extremely challenging exercise that requires very strong leg muscles, a high level of balance, and a good degree of flexibility. Due to the outward leg being used as a counter balance, you can really work the full range of muscle contraction. Benefits Isolation of each leg for balancing strength deficits Full range of muscle recruitment Improves the posterior chain strength Increase general flexibility and mobility along the posterior chain. Increases ankle joint […]

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Spotlight on Optimal

Did you know that with your Calgary City Centre Fitness Membership comes free access to Optimal? What is Optimal? Optimal is an online database of free live exercise classes and wellness events. Purpose: To help you to succeed with your health & wellness goals in anyway possible. Some of our members are working hybrid schedules & some are back to the everyday travel of normal life. Whatever stage you are at; we want you to be able to fit in […]

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What’s Going On In June?

June Hundred Challenge We want to encourage you to get into a fitness routine! The 100 Challenge only take 5 to 10 minutes per day! Start off slow and slowly build through the month to get to 100 reps/seconds of 1 to 4 primary exercises. Check out the June Hundred Challenge post for more information or check out @cccfityyc on Facebook or Instagram! Step Up Your Golf Game This Summer! Warmer weather means more trips to the links! Join us […]

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Reminders

Exercise of the Month: Chaturanga

Benefits of a Chaturanga Chaturanga strengthens and tones the wrists, arms, abdominal muscles, and lower back. It prepares the body for more challenging arm balances. Similar to a traditional push-up, it also strengthens the muscles surrounding the spine, which helps to improve posture. Technique Begin in Plank Pose Keeping the elbows directly over the wrists, slowly lower the body to hover a few inches above the floor, keep the back flat Lift through the chest, keeping the shoulders in line […]

June Hundred Challenge

Purpose: We want to encourage you to get into a fitness routine. The 100 Challenge only take 5 to 10 minutes per day! Start off slow and slowly build through the month to get to 100 reps/seconds of 1 to 4 primary exercises. Details: Choose one or multiple exercises on the June calendar and complete the set amount of reps each day for 30 days. Each exercise amount for the day can be done in one sitting or as an […]

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Exercise of the Month: Clamshells

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May As Well Move Challenge!

We want you to get moving here at CCC Fitness! All you have to do is MOVE for a chance to win free Group Fitness Class Passes or 3 session – 30 Minute Personal Training Package! #everydayinmay May As Well Move Challenge starts May 1st! To be apart of our accountability group email brasmussen-thorson@livnorth.com. Joining the accountability group gives you those much needed reminders to keep going and to record your movement. If you don’t join the accountability group you […]

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What’s Going On In May?

May As Well Move Challenge: It doesn’t matter how you move, it matters if you do! Walk / Hike / Run = 1 point / km Cycle / Rollerblade / Elliptical= 1 point / 3 km Weight training / Yoga / Live Class = 1 point / 10 min Prizes awarded for: Highest accumulated points & Most active days Mental Health Week: May 2nd – 8th Mother’s Day: Sunday May 8th Hypertension Awareness Month: Look for tips & information on […]

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SMALL CHANGES TOWARDS EATING HEALTHIER

Check out our Facebook/Instagram pages for small change tips that you can acclimate towards you having a healthier diet. #Nutrition Month

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