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Our First Human Trainer Master Trainer Class

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

We are excited to have graduated our first Human Trainer Master Trainer class! Astone Director of Fitness, Darren Shane led our inaugural one day workshop for a select group of personal trainers. They learned proper form, a ton of exercises and the various configurations of the Human Trainer. These trainers are now officially certified to instruct people on how to get a full body workout using world’s most dynamic and adaptable Suspension Gym, The Human Trainer. Special thanks to our first certified trainers!

If you are interested in becoming a Certified Human Trainer Master Trainer, please contact us.
More about the Human Trainer.

Check out the photos from Human Trainer Master Trainer Class below!

 

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Press: A Little Tidbit From Vancouver!

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Tidbits of Vancouver Banner

We love hearing feedback from everybody, big and small. This past week we got a mention from our neighbourhood newspaper, Tidbits of Vancouver. It’s great getting support from your locals!

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High Intensity Training: The Good and The Bad

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

You may have noticed that Astone Fitness’ Blog is kind of on a role with giving you all the info you need to know about today’s trends in fitness. We filled you in on Boot Camp Training and Crossfit. High Intensity Training is next in the line up.

Though there are a lot of conflicting beliefs, researchers are finding that High Intensity Training is a more efficient way to get workout results than the way we have been doing it for years.

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Top 3 Muscle Myths – Unravel the Truth

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

By: Brenda Lyttle 

Let’s admit it – Gyms are full of students or good-intentioned phsy-ed teachers who become trainers, coaches, or know-it-all gym preachers. They may not know the truth about HGH supplements but still recommend them; they unknowingly propagate lies that have been passed on for ages without questioning them in the least. Sure, they have a desirable ripped body but this doesn’t mean that they know everything. It is the experts and researchers who dig for the truth by conducting various studies and experiments that give you the verified information.

Below are a few muscle myths that constantly make rounds in gyms but have been busted by experts:

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A Healthy Twist on that Heart Shaped Chocolate Box

Monday, February 13th, 2012

It’s Valentine’s Day and you want to show your love you care by showering her with boxes of chocolate. Meanwhile, your sweetheart just started their new year off right with healthy eating and regular exercise, and a giant heart shaped box of chocolate love is the last thing their hips need!

Here are some great ideas that will keep the “chocolate-giving tradition” alive while still staying healthy:

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The Human Trainer is in the March Issue of REPS! Magazine

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

The Human Trainer is featured in a beautiful 12 page spread in REPS! Magazine’s March/April 2012 edition!

According to the magazine, body-weight leverage training will be one of the top programming trends among trainers in 2012.

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A Valentine’s Day Couples Workout

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Just as promised in our last article: Get hot and sweaty this Valentine’s…  GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER! I’m talking Couples Workouts.

Here is a great Couples Workout Routine for you and your honey to add to your weekly workouts.

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Get hot and sweaty this Valentine’s… GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER! I’m talking Couples Workouts.

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Research shows that people who have a workout buddy are more likely to stick to an exercise program; and there is no better partner to workout with then… your partner! You’ll give it your best shot simply because they’re watching, spend more quality time together, and you’ll get the gift of a better lookin’ gluteus maximus to pinch!  So grab your love off the couch and help each other get fit this year!

But how do you workout together when you are both at different fitness levels and like to work out in such different ways? I knew you’d ask that.  :)

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Super Bowl Sunday Commercial Break Workout

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

The Super Bowl isn’t only about watching your favorite team win your favorite game. It’s about getting the gang together to drink beer, eat junk, make manly grunt noises at each other and yell at the TV screen! ARR! ARR! ARR!  Am I right, or am I right?!

Sure, it’s a day meant for fun, but that’s no reason to forego your new year’s resolution so early in the game and mess up your diet and exercise routine. If you play your cards right you won’t wake up with that yucky bloated feeling the next morning… Y’all know what I’m talking about!

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Who’s Your BFF…er, Best Fitness Friend? Contest

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Who's Your BFF contest

This Valentine’s Day, Astone Fitness wants to know who is your Best Fitness Friend!

Your friend that best motivates you, makes sure you meet all your reps, and is always by your side. They are your go-to workout buddy.

Let us know who your best workout partner is and tell us your fitness goal, and both of you could win an Astone Advanced Core Pack and a box of Simply Bars!

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