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Boomers are in worse shape than seniors!

Yes; you born from 1947 to 1966. These Boomers, who are overweight or obese and inactive, see themselves living long into retirement, longer than the generation before them.

Here are the cold hard facts: One third of Canadian deaths are heart or stroke related. Obesity and inactivity puts you at a higher risk for diabetes, stoke and heart disease. Ten years from now half of the Canadian population will be over 40. In the near future we could have a heart health care crisis on our Nations hands.

The recent results from a poll done by Investors Group indicate: “2,170 Canadians, baby boomers have strong intentions to remain in the workforce, with 65% of respondents in the 45-64 age group saying they plan to work in their retirement years.” They indicated that theses boomers are expecting to be in good physical health to support their intention to stay working into their retirement. However; of those that retired early, 21% said that the reason they retired was due to a health condition.

If you are part of the solution keep up the good health and we’ll see you into your 90’s, living great life in those long years. Those of you who are the one in three Canadians who is obese, it’s time for a reality check.

You may have the time and the money now but do you have the body to do the things you’ve always looked forward to retirement for? Not the quality of life I’m sure you want in your kick your feet up, have money to spend with minimal responsibility years!

Rounds of golf, travel, playful time with grandchildren, new hobbies, volunteering and all those things you’ve been putting off for decades takes energy, vitality, flexibility, agility, endurance and strength. Maybe you are doing all of these things now. But, are you doing them all with ease? Are you participating pain free, no shortness of breath with energy to spare at the end of the day? Or, is it effort? So much effort that you give up with the thought, or start and fade very fast.

You can and should reverse the effects of years of unhealthy living? But you had better get moving, literally. It’s spring. Get back your bounce and commit to get healthy. Here are a few quick tips to get you moving in the right direction.

• Visit your physician for a full examination and clearance
• Spend some of that hard earned retirement money on getting the
answers to getting and staying healthy under your own steam
• Ask the experts
• Make a plan
• Get moving and stay moving
• Move more often for short periods at less intense exercise
• With guidance, add weight resistance exercise progressively to
your routine
• Choose a pace that your fitness level dictates, not your age.
• Increase every day activity along with planned exercise
• Choose activities that are fun and fit with your lifestyle.
• Encourage other family members to come with you
• Be sensible about your choices but try new things
• Be prepared for new activity and give it a chance
• Start Today

The best years are still ahead of you. You worked hard to get here. Spend the time, energy and money on yourself now so you add years and quality to the good life ahead!

The last of our treks ended with a small but mighty group. Thanks ladies for pushing through to the end. We had a most enjoyable night again with mild temperatures.

Telemark will be closing the doors this week, so we’ll take our cue from that and mark that as the official close of our ‘chicks’ snowy trek program.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible!

and to our coaches Cory and Liz. Whose coaching was greatly appreciated!

UP NEXT:
BE READY! Get the jump between seasons.
DRY LAND TRAINING STARTS March 24th @ 7pm. 5 spots remaining!

Try a free class next Wednesday March 17th @ 7pm to ‘chick out’ the program
first come first in: contact info@teamfitnessbc.com to reserve your spot!
no experience necessary - all fitness levels welcome!

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HEY MY FIT OLYMPIANS, JUST WANTED TO FIND OUT WHAT IS MOTIVATING YOU THIS CHALLENGE? IF YOU HAVE ANY INTERESTING OR COOL STORIES TO SHARE WITH OUR CREW OF CHALLENGES, FEEL FREE TO ADD IN YOUR RESPONSE.

SHAN

It is seldom that we find someone from the LA Times writing a most favourable account of a Canadian experience.

You would have thought that it was a Canadian hitting the keyboards. My experience at the games was fantastic, spectacular and one that will not likely be repeated.

It is great to see that our visitors enjoyed the same experience!
CLICK HERE to read more from the LA experience! It’s worth a read to the very end!

When are you taking yours?

As you get ready to embark on a sunny trip south this may be an excellent time to start a new fitness habit, kick it up a notch or settle into your present routine and enjoy the process instead of the usual ‘can’t wait till its over’. You can no longer use the excuse I have no time. Relax, enjoy and plan for some holiday fitness. You’ll have more energy on your trip away and come back home refreshed, energized and free of unwanted pounds often gained in the lap of luxury.

Hotel Fitness
More and more hotels and resorts are prepared for the fitness traveler. Many house their own gyms or associate with local fitness centres in order to attract patrons. When you are planning your trip, select a hotel that will provide you with the opportunity to keep fit. Many hotels often charge for the use of their gym and some can be as high as $20 per visit. Get the hotel to include gym passes or plan the expense. Business travelers, remember you can expense it. Your company should be thrilled you care enough to stay fit on the road.

Fitness Vacation
Another sure-fire way to stay fit on your holiday is to select a fitness vacation. Cycle, kayak, hike or golf (without the cart) to see the sites. There are many companies who now offer adventure vacations that include extreme activities including mountain climbing, off road biking horseback riding, orienteering or a combination of them all. If this all sounds like far too much work for a holiday then select resorts that inclusively offer windsurfing, fitness classes, dance lessons, volleyball and other activities conveniently offered all day long. The likeliness of you penciling yourself in for a workout are far better when there are numerous options to choose from and they involve socializing and fun.

Kid Fit
Take your children’s lead on vacation. Keep up with them for a few hours each day. Have fun, get wet and dirty, and make some great memories and big points with your youngsters while burning lots of calories. Replace the phrase ‘maybe later’ with ‘let’s do it’ when the kids say come on Dad/Mom. Adopt the attitude of anything goes and your never too old. You might feel a little stiff from the child like play, but then you can treat yourself to a relaxing massage. You are after all on holiday!

Weight Management
Unless you are at a weight loss spa, now is not the time to hope to lose any weight. Even though you have the time to exercise and are burning more calories, chances are you are overeating. Try to avoid or limit your trips to buffet meals. Select a table as far away from the buffet as you can. When you over indulge you often feel lethargic making it near impossible to get involved in activities unfolding before you. Eat less more often to maintain blood sugar levels and stay as active as you can so you can splurge when you can’t resist the decadent temptations that await you.

If you have made fitness and activity a part of your lifestyle there is no reason to hang it up when on holidays. The only difference–on the return home it will just be a whole lot easier to fit it in! Bon Voyage!

Fabulous Snow was missed by many! The conditions had never been better for a x-country haven last night and we enjoyed a great trek! Experiencing some sticky and tricky challenges with the type of snow did not deter the laughter and enjoyment.

Snow Shoers were scarce last night which allowed me to don the skis and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the company and the workout!

Cory shared some great tips and lead a challenging but achievable trek!

A Thanks as always to Quality Greens for our fabulous skewers of fresh fruits!

See you on the trails next week!

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Congrats to all of you for stepping up to the challenge!

The games now underway in K-Town at TFPT. We’ve got a solid group of challengers who are inspired to improve fitness and meet lifestyle goals.

For those of you who are looking for a sport. Ladies you may join our Chicks in the Sticks tonight for a snow shoe trek or x-country ski. Sorry boys your on your own.

Your ebook should have you directed to setting a 6 week goal. If you need any assistance on your action plan, be sure to bring it along to your next workout.

Goal not written down are dreams! So, set it to pen.

Go Canada Go!

TONIGHT’S SNOW REPORT
Date: Wednesday February 24, 2010

New Snow fall at Lodge: 9 cm
Snowfall Base at Lodge: 60 cm
DAYTIME: Snow temperature: - 1 C
Humidity: 95 %

Trail Conditions:
We received a good snowfall last night, and the trails are softer as the temperature has increased. Grooming is underway with the big machine. We intend to groom all the trails today. It is a winter wonderland up here today, so come up and own the podium for Telemark.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT LADIES! For great conditions. Hope we see a great turn out! Bring your buds and lets have some fun. We only have a couple of sessions left before we head to indoor training and then get on the Mtn Bikes.

Hope we see you out there.

Congrats! to those who ventured on icy trails last week. If you managed to succeed at that you will love the trails tonight!

I enjoyed an impressive Olympic experience last week! Thanks Cory and Heather for leading the trek. Much appreciated!

See you tonight!

It’s time to take action and get involved in the spirit of the Olympics!

Our upcoming 6 week challenge begins on February 22nd. We have an option for everyone…if you need a plan to keep you on track or a more involved approach to keep you accountable! View more details on our events calendar. CLICK HERE to register or receive more information.