<![CDATA[FreeStyle Fitness BC - Get Fit With A Smile On Your Face - Blog]]>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:26:36 -0800EditMySite<![CDATA[Online nutritional coaching]]>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:31:22 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/online-nutritional-coachingWe would like to share how our online nutritional coaching works:
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for 3 Months Online Coaching ​$100

  • Discretion guaranteed. No photos required, no online posts, no outside discussions about your eating, drinking, exercise habits
  • Focus on healthy eating, drinking and exercise habits 
  • Based on losing 1-2lbs per week​

Follows the Canada Food Guide and Precision Nutrition

  • No fad diets, no drastic changes to your regular habits
  • Moderation is the key when it come to alcohol, treats, and patio food. You will not have to 'give up' anything, it's about balance​

​No purchase necessary - no pills, powders, or liquids

  • You weigh yourself - preferably on a scale that also measures your water and body fat
  • You provide me with your daily food and drink consumption, and exercise
  • I provide you a weekly review of your entries, including nutrition and exercise suggestions
  • We start at the base of the pyramid - recording diet and water consumption, then work up to daily food requirements
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 Give Us A Call To Learn More 
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Chris Hughes, Personal Trainer  
604-376-4041

Jim Winter, Coach & Trainer
604-318-8924
]]><![CDATA[Join our West Coast Trail Adventure!]]>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:44:22 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/west-coast-trailHello everyone, we still have 4 spaces left if you'd like to join us... on our epic West Coast Trail (WCT) adventure!

2 days 77 km
July 30 & 31
and
Aug 1 & 2

​It is a multi-day hike through backcountry, located in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and is often described as one of the world’s best hikes.

The 77km hike stretches across the west coast of Vancouver Island and is famous for its abundance of beautiful scenery. Hikers get to explore the temperate rain forests, dramatic cliffs, and some of Canada’s best shorelines and may even get to see wildlife including sea lions and off-shore wales!
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Image source: National Post
The West Coast Trail is part of the ancient paths and paddling routes used for trade and travel by people of the First Nations.

Suited for experienced hikers, the trail challenges hikers to navigate steep slopes, rocky shorelines, muddy irregular trails as well as over 100 ladders while often in wet or foggy conditions.

​Today, over 7,500 backpackers from across the world come to hike the West Coast Trail every year to experience this epic adventure.
Image source: Daily Hive
Image source: Trails and Trips

Things to know

Difficulty
Challenging. The terrain is uneven, with muddy, slippery conditions along with steep inclines, wading rivers, and climbing ladders
Distance
77km
Recommended
​length
Opinions vary between 2-8 days.  Parks Canada recommends allowing 6-8 days
When to go
The trail is open May through September, with peak season being July to August
Fees and permits
Fees must be paid by everyone hiking the tail and include: The National park entry fee, the reservation fee, and the Overnight Use Permit (more information can be found on the Parks Canada website)
Entry and exit points
The only entry/exit points are Pachena Bay (north), Nitinaht Village (mid-point), and Gordon River (south).

Ready for your epic adventure with us?

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Image source: GDB Photo Travel
Freestyle Fitness BC is offering a supported 2-day run/hike along this exquisite trail with a full training program available. ​
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The Freestyle Fitness West Coast Trail package includes:
  • Return transportation from the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal
  • Shared accommodations in Bamfield and Port Renfrew
  • Parks Canada Reservation
  • Accommodation at the Comfort Cabins at Nitinat Narrows
  • Bedding and gear bags delivered 
  • Company and Support throughout the run and/or hike
Call now to Find out more
]]><![CDATA[February - Happy heart month!]]>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:19:28 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/february-happy-heart-monthIt is not just on Valentine’s Day that we need to pay attention to our hearts. Getting to know the frequency and rate that your heart beats during exercise and at rest is beneficial for several reasons.

resting heart rate (HR)

Get in the routine of checking your resting Heart Rate (HR) first thing when you wake up to help determine whether you should work out or take a day off from training. To get a resting HR, place your index and middle fingers on the under side of your wrist, called your radial HR. Then once you feel the beating of your heart, count the number of beats for 15 sec and multiply by 4. The total will give you a fairly accurate resting HR.

​Keep track of your resting HR and if ever you notice it is 4-5 beats higher than normal, it may be an indicator of being over trained, getting sick or just fatigued. Simply by taking a few days off you could avoid an injury or a cold as your body fights off being run down.
Your Maximum HR (MHR) can be easily calculated: 220-your age. This is important for determining your desired target HR for your training session.​ During Interval Training, for example, you may want to get HR in Zone 4 or Anaerobic Zone which is 80-90% of your Maximum HR (MHR). For more Aerobic Zone training, Zone 3, you would want to stay between 70-80%. Your HR can fluctuate, so buying a device that keeps track of your HR while training, sleeping, etc can be a benefit to you, your trainer or coach, and your doctor.
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​Be smart, take care of your heart!

Remember, you are the best judge of your body and health.

See a doctor if you have any concerns with your heart.

Freestyle Fitness would love to chat with you how we can be a part of your health journey, call today to chat with one of us! 
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​Jim Winter (604-318-8924) or 
​Chris Hughes (604-376-4041)
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]]><![CDATA[A message of being better, healthier, faster & stronger.]]>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:11:18 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/a-message-of-being-better-healthier-faster-strongerWho doesn't want to get better, healthier, faster & stronger this year? If you've been living in a state of being sick from cold and flu this winter, this is a message for you! We want to encourage you all to see from our perspective and how it has impacted one of our client's life.

it starts with you.

Whether your view of being healthy consist eating the right balance of food, or include a 30 minute run per day, or having a good balance between work and rest, we all can agree that it needs to start from you and you alone.

​When you hear a message of being healthy, do you shrink back in your couch, or do you take on this challenge seriously?

your body is your investment.


If you invest so much in buying branded clothings and appliances for your house, think about this, these things don't always stay with you until you're old, but your body does!

Start investing in your body...

Not because you're obliged to, but as a way to love yourself.

​If you remember Anna Webster, our athlete that we featured last month, she wanted to share some words regarding this topic...

A message from our freestyle fitness athlete of 2018 Anna Webster

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​Start small & start today!

We recognize that everyone has different needs so we’ve created flexible solutions to help meet your life’s busy schedule. On this page you can see our Training Calendar Schedule to view availability and a Schedule Form to schedule your preferred training time(s). We will also share 3 of our training sessions for your exercise experience.
We're excited to help you meet your goals today!

Contact us today to get started!

train@freestylefitnessbc.com or call 604-376-4041
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]]><![CDATA[merry fitmas to you all!]]>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:05:11 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/merry-fitmas-to-you-allAs we are wrapping up the year 2018, we'd like to express our gratitude to our clients, friends and fitness family. Jim and I are very grateful for each and everyone of you for your participation on events, work-out sessions, trainings, epic adventures and so much more! We both are very proud of every small and big achievements each of you have done this year and we look forward in supporting you in your health and fitness goals in 2019. 
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introducing anna webster!
​FREESTYLE FITNESS MOTIVATIONAL ATHLETE OF 2018

This year we have selected Anna Webster as our Motivational Athlete of 2018 because she's awesome and she's been working extra hard this year to meet so many goals. We've truly been inspired by her hard-work and consistency achieving all  these things! Jim and I want you all to get encouraged as we start 2019 by reading her amazing journey:

  • Anna has been training with us for a year;
  • Anna started out with the walking group and was able to complete 1200m of power walking;
  • Anna then was able to do one mile of walk/run;
  • Anna recently did a P.R. on your mile by 1min;
  • Anna competed with our team in the Vancouver Sun Run 10km;
  • Anna recently quit smoking;
  • Anna currently is participating in our 2018 Weight Loss Challenge and has already loss over 4% of her body weight and still have 2 weeks left to lose.

​Thank you Anna for letting us share your story, please contact us as we have a small gift for you!

If you guys are motivated by Anna's story, please reach our to us and let us know your fitness goals for 2019.
We'd love to help you crush them all! You're not alone in this!
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]]><![CDATA[Epic adventures are epic, let us tell you why! or better yet, let our clients tell you why!]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:46:23 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/epic-adventures-are-epic-let-us-tell-you-why-or-better-yet-let-our-clients-tell-you-why

WE FOUNDED OUR BUSINESS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY & COMMUNITY FIRST!

If this is the first time you're reading our blog, we'd love to welcome you to our family. We recognize that your physical development is directly linked and grows in conjunction with the rest of your life. Nobody accomplishes and achieves their dreams alone. The support of friends and family and a sense of belonging and acceptance are critical in growth.
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"Okay I think they got excellent value and you should have charged more" - KW ​(Woman of few words)

EPIC ADVENTURES, WHAT'S EPIC ABOUT IT? ​

Though-out each year FreeStyle Fitness BC plans epic adventure training camps and events in Canada and the United States filled with different levels of exercise to suit all levels of physical ability. ​
These events also include a lot of fun along with the following;
  • Customized Training
  • Beautiful locations
  • Nutritious and Delicious Catered Meals to suit your diet
  • Epic Fun times, not just all exercise
  • Non-competitive Training Environment​
Over the years we've hosted these events, we never missed to ask our clients about their experience, and we keep improving based on their feedback. Thank you everyone who joined these events and keeping each other accountable throughout the process. We're grateful that our events has grown such a beautiful community with each members supporting one another.

we asked our clients to share their experience...

I liked the idea of not having to do it all in one day. People could go as far as they wanted and were able to run/hike within their limitations. I actually really enjoyed my few hours hanging out at Phantom Ranch while I was waiting for our room. I had lots of conversations with other people that were either hiking in or out that afternoon or had just got in from the river rafting tours. I met some really interesting and friendly people. Not sure if you were looking for that as a comment or not? I liked having the radios so we had an idea of where everyone was in the canyon for most of it.
- CM
I have attended four Freestyle Fitness Epic Events the last couple of years (Grand Canyon twice, West Coast Trail, Newfoundland bike trip). Each trip has been outstanding with every detail planned for me. All I had to do was show up and enjoy the experiences! The communication was excellent. Pre-event meetings and emails detailing all the specific information related to the trip such as activities, accommodations, and meals ensured I knew exactly what was happening each day. Because of the small group size you receive individualized attention and assistance (eg help with bike mechanical issues). Freestyle Fitness events are extremely reasonably priced. I appreciate the costs being kept low without sacrificing quality or attention to detail. I am looking forward to the next Epic Adventure in July 2019 - Newfoundland!
- JK
​Hotel was great. Was very happy to be able to travel with the group I was with, made it very easy for me. I didn’t contribute to planning or help with anything😬 but Janice seemed like she had it all under control - meeting time, getting to the airport, rental car, directions to the canyon. I just followed. I was very appreciative. The canyon is amazing. The scenery is like no other. Loved the breakfast location the morning we left. That was a perfect spot and a great way to finish the weekend. I think that’s it. It was an extremely fast 4 days with very little sleep. All mornings were extremely early and the days were packed. For the little time I was there, I feel like I really got to experience the canyon. Even up part of the North side.
- MK
I had an amazing time on the Yukon/Alaska cycling trip! It was so much more than I expected. It was as much mentally challenging as physically challenging, maybe even more so. I gained a new appreciation for nature especially the strength of the wind!
- DB

join us for our next adventure - ​Newfoundland 2019

​JOIN US FOR 13 DAYS OF CYCLING, RUNNING, HIKING AND SIGHTSEEING! We are excited to be working with Linkum Tours to take you up the West Coast of Newfoundland from Corner Brook to Quirpon Island, through the marvelous Gros Morne Park, then down to St. John's and the East Coast Trail
Newfoundland 2019
]]><![CDATA[Spring Training - May 18th-21st 2018]]>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:31:11 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/spring-training-may-18th-21st-2018Two more great reasons that FreeStyle Fitness Spring Training is the place to be this spring:

If staying at a bed and breakfast in beautiful Oliver, BC, having a chef prepare your meals, and burning over 1000 calories a day with hiking/running/golf/tennis and daily yoga aren't enough reasons for you to want to join us for our FF Spring Training this year, here are two more:
Okanagan Named Number One Wine Destination in World: Huffington Post
We’ve long been known for our wine and now the Okanagan has been named as a Top Wine Destination in the World.
The Huffington Post named the region as the number one place to enjoy wine, but really how could we not win with scenic vineyard views and exceptional wines. 
This year we will again be cycling to vineyards in Oliver, BC, Wine Capital of Canada, enjoying beautiful views and tasting some of Canada's best wines. ​
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The Kettle Valley Railway is one of the most remarkable sections of railway ever built in North America. It stretched from Mid-Way to Hope, Via Penticton. The route was carved out of the most rugged terrain. Although the trains have stopped running, you can still explore the old routes, and see the stunning views for yourself. The rails have now been lifted and turned into a linear park with flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.

This year we will be cycling along the world famous Kettle Valley Railway from Naramata to Chute Lake, experiencing tunnels, rock ovens and breath taking views of Okanagan Lake.
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]]><![CDATA[Athlete of the Month for December - Treena!]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 22:23:56 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/athlete-of-the-month-for-december-treenaTreena has been training with us for 3 years, and supplements her sessions by skiing and cycling with her family as well as training at the local recreation facility. Treena has been making great strides in her strength training, improving in her body weight exercises such as push-ups and pull-ups.
Treena always shows up with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. 
Treena also won the 2017 Weight Loss Challenge, proving that with persistence and consistency you will succeed. 
Treena keeps her family active, with her husband being an avid cyclist and her two boys participating in many sports including the Polar Bear Swim.
Treena received a small gift for being our Athlete of the Month.
Keep up the good work!
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]]><![CDATA[Come Run with us January to May 2018]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:44:56 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/come-run-with-us-january-to-may-2018
]]><![CDATA[November Athlete of the Month - Cari!]]>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 17:43:49 GMThttps://www.freestylefitnessbc.com/blog/november-athlete-of-the-month-cari
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Cari has been training with us for a few years, starting with our outside evening training and now finding consistency with her early-morning before-work sessions. Cari and her family are very athletic, her daughter playing field hockey and her husband playing soccer. Cari keeps active with hikes up Burnaby Mountain with her dog as well as playing on two field hockey teams. Her strength, cardio and agility has really improved which allows to her play hard and keep up the intensity even during the final minutes of the final game on the week-end. Cari scored two goals last week-end, the second being the winning goal! She scored it in dramatic fashion, sprinting in to tip in the shot. 
Good work Cari!
Cari received a small gift for being our Athlete of the Month
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