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As of January 20, we are happy to be able to welcome you back into our space. Masks to be worn in indoor public places for all people five years and older. All members (12+ years) entering our facility must be vaccinated. Drop-in visitors are not permitted. To visit,...

Making lunches that are easy and healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming. By using this simple template, you can reduce the time you spend making lunch, reduce food waste, and eat a satisfying and healthy meal. Here are the four steps: Step 1: Choose a...

How much protein should I be eating?  Current recommendations from the Canada Food Guide and US Choose MyPlate recommends very small protein amounts, about a small steak per day (or one and a half small steaks for men). This is about 45 grams of protein per day....

Back in 2016, I wrote a blog post called “Training with an Injury” where I described three steps how you can continue to make gains without aggravating your injury.  STEP 1: GET YOUR INJURY PROPERLY DIAGNOSED BY A QUALIFIED CLINICAL PROFESSIONALSTEP 2:...

There is no doubt that dancers need to partake in strength training. Doing so provides several benefits to enhancing technique and creating a strong foundation for dance, as well as mitigating injuries. Here are 7 of the most beneficial strength exercises for dancers...

I originally posted this recipe over on my now archived WordPress blog, back in 2015, but thought that this delicious soup recipe is worth sharing again. And since it is the season for turkey, you might have some leftovers. This soup also freezes well so if you...

Dancers work hard. Dance is more than spins and splits and smiles. It is hours and hours of work in the studio, perfecting every movement. The dedication it takes to pursue a life of dance is no joke, but sometimes it comes at a price. Just like any other athlete in...

I hear this every day: I don’t know what to eat; it’s so complicated; it’s expensive; etc. All these things are true, especially if you are at the beginning of your journey to improve your health. There are simple steps you can take to transition to a healthy way of...

Dear Community, Like many organizations, we have been reflecting on the events of the past week and the role we must play in challenging the systems and beliefs that enable racism and discrimination to persist in society. As part of this reflection, we have examined...