Proactive Fitness

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Full body all suspension strap strength session.

Suspension trainers are great tools to build strength, balance & coordination. One tool training session makes for efficient & effective work.

When training with anchored resistance bands or suspension straps, having high quality grip on the floor is important. We trust our APT Bengal mats from for superior ground contact to maximize every rep.

11/24/2025

Try Simple Swaps for World Vegan Month

November is World Vegan Month, a time to celebrate plant-based eating, or at least experiment with adding it into your routine.

You don’t have to go fully vegan to see some benefits.

Adding more plants to your diet can help lower cholesterol, support a healthy weight, and provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. For many adults over 50, it’s also a great way to improve digestion and reduce inflammation.

Here are a few easy ways to sample it:
1. Go Meatless Once a Week. Try a veggie stir-fry, lentil chili, or black bean tacos. You can get plenty of protein without relying on meat all the time.

2. Swap Your Milk. Almond, soy, or oat milk can replace dairy. Your supermarket is full of options.

3. Try Plant-Based Protein. Look for tempeh, tofu, edamame, or seitan.

4. Use Olive Oil Instead of Butter. Heart-healthy fats from olive or avocado oil support brain and joint health.

5. Load Half Your Plate with Produce. Aim for leafy greens, berries, and bright vegetables. Try to eat the rainbow.

Experiment with the idea of eating fewer animal products this month. It’s not a restriction or a punishment, but a way to see if it brings you more variety, flavour and renewed energy.

11/21/2025

Product review with Coach Avery.

The 3.0 x 80 Court Loop by anchorpointtraining.com

Comfortable, washable and durable APT webbing that is great for agility, fall prevention work and more. Anchored, self anchored or with a partner.

Add this fantastic tool to your home gym today.

Visit anchorpointtraining.com and use rhe promo code APT

11/21/2025

Healthy Recipe: Wild Rice Salad ​

The holiday season can be a tough time to stick to a healthy diet, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan. This festive salad on the table ensures no one will feel deprived. Heart-healthy, antioxidant-rich wild rice provides an earthy, nutty-tasting base for a colorful mélange of cool-weather produce. Apples, pears, pomegranate arils, and any kind of nut could also make themselves at home here.
Serves 4. – Susan Puckett

Dressing:
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and black pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
• 1 cup long-grain wild rice
• 2 navel oranges, peeled, pith removed, and cut in sections between the membranes
• 1 cup green or red grapes, cut in half
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
• ½ cup roughly chopped toasted pecans
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or mint leaves or a combination (optional)

Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a few grindings of black pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.

Make the salad:
Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, 45 to 55 minutes, or until the rice is very tender but not mushy. Drain it well, return it to the pot, cover and let it steam off the heat for 10 minutes.

While the rice is still warm, transfer it to a large salad bowl. Add the orange sections, grapes, celery, scallions, pecans, cranberries, and herbs (if using). Then add the dressing and toss well to coat.

Taste and adjust the seasonings and serve at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

Susan Puckett is an Atlanta-based food writer and cookbook author.

11/19/2025

'Take it with you' Cardio with Coach Avery for your winter vacation. No equipment, just you and your moves!

11/19/2025

‘Functional Fitness’ Connects the Gym to Everyday Life

Have you ever wondered what practical use your workouts have in daily life?

You’re not alone.

Plenty of us look at someone doing bicep curls or bench presses and think, Why would I want to do that?

That’s where functional fitness comes in. This kind of training focuses on movements that mirror the tasks you do every day — things like standing up, carrying groceries, bending to pick something up, or climbing stairs.

It’s not about chasing youth or a certain look. It’s about moving well, feeling steady, and keeping the strength and confidence to live life on your own terms.

One of the best examples is the farmer’s carry. You’ve probably done it without realizing it — hauling grocery bags from the car, carrying luggage through the airport, or moving boxes around the house. The exercise version simply adds structure and intention.

Hold a weight (like a dumbbell or kettlebell) in each hand or just one at a time, stand tall, engage your core, and walk a short distance with control. It strengthens your grip, shoulders, and core, all in one move. And those benefits show up every time you tackle daily chores or play with your grandkids.

These functional exercises use all three planes of movement: front to back, side to side, and rotational.

Just like life!

Lots of Function

Other examples of functional exercises include:
• Squats – strengthen your legs and hips for sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Lunges – improve balance and mobility for walking or getting up from the floor.
• Step-ups – mimic everyday movements like stepping onto a curb or into a car.
• Push-ups or rows – build upper-body strength for pushing, pulling, or lifting.
• Planks – reinforce your core to support posture and protect your back.

Together, these exercises train your body as one coordinated unit, the way it’s meant to work. Over time, that means fewer injuries, better balance, and more confidence to stay active for as long as possible.

You’re not just building muscle; you’re investing in longevity and quality of life.

Three Keys to Training Smarter

Functional fitness isn’t just about which exercises you do. It’s also about how you do them. A smart approach focuses on strength, recovery, and form.

1. Prioritize Strength
Muscle and bone naturally decline with age, but resistance training helps maintain and even rebuild both. It’s the best way to keep your body capable, your metabolism healthy, and your confidence high. It helps you sleep better, too.

2. Don’t Skip Recovery
Rest days are when your body adapts and grows stronger. So, be sure to include stretching, mobility, and good sleep in your weekly routine to support progress and prevent injuries. When you’re not strength training, ride a bike or toss a football.

3. Focus on Form
Quality beats quantity every time. Controlled, deliberate movement delivers better results. It improves posture. And it’s the way to stay safe and efficient, rather than pushing too hard or rushing.

Functional fitness connects the dots between your workouts and your daily life, helping you stay strong, steady, and ready for whatever comes next.

Let’s make it happen for you together!

11/19/2025

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us for our first Maker’s Christmas Market!

Our vendors felt the love, and thanks to your generosity we collected 132 kg of food and $650 for the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.

You made this event incredible and we couldn't have asked for a better community!

11/18/2025

November is Fall Prevention Month in Canada.
The number one way to prevent falls is to partake in regular physical activity. We are here to help you MOVE!

11/17/2025

Power, speed/agility & strength work with focus on coordination to improve locomotion.

Working with KBs, DBs & 3.75/96 prowler loops & 3.0/80 court loops.

Our providing the grip we need to transfer force effectively.