Stress itself is not inherently good or bad, it is simply a physiological response by the body to any demand or change.

Are you flexible and adaptable with your fitness routine? Or do you fall off the wagon completely when it can’t be followed to the “T”? This is a conversation that has come up numerous times during this lockdown as so many of us have gone without access to our gyms and equipment…

One of the conversations that has come up time and time again over my 10 years as a coach has been the difference between what it means to train for sport and performance vs health and longevity. 

Are you searching for the best way to help your teen become more active, get stronger, increase their fitness level and feel better about themselves in the process? But you’re not sure when it’s safe for teens to start training?

As a coach , one of my favourite things to do is to explore and immerse myself in various training methodologies as it allows me to find new ways to improve as an athlete as well as to apply any valuable principles into my coaching.

There’s a fairly standard approach to weight loss… eat less and move more. To most people this means a restrictive diet and hitting the treadmill. While nibbling on rice cakes and jogging may highlight the accepted procedure, it also doesn’t work as well (nor is it as enjoyable) as a different method – building muscle to lose fat. 

It’s been great to see so many of you turning up for Live 613 COMMUNITY Zoom classes! Here are 5 tips to help you get the most out of every class.

t’s not rocket science that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for adults and children. Yet, very few are aware that exercise could build your child a bigger, better brain.

“I don’t want to get bulky.” “Lifting weights is too difficult.” Have you been using these excuses and giving yourself a reason to jump back on the treadmill, magazine in hand, for another 30 minutes of mind numbing cardio?

What happens when your perfect fitness routine gets completely abolished and you're instantly stuck trying to figure out how to keep your results while never leaving the house and having an endless supply of food within arms reach?

Our number one Priority is to provide you with a safe, fun, and effective workout each time you step into the gym. Following these simple guidelines with make sure everyone's experience is the best it can be! 

My name is Justin. I'm 31 years old and work in Telecommunications. I have a bunch of hobbies which include Mountain Biking, Archery, PC Gaming, and PC Building.

While there certainly is no denying genes play a role in our abilities, both athletic and otherwise, there is a growing amount of literature to suggest just how much our thoughts, beliefs, and expectations can affect real world outcomes.

One of the issues many fitness enthusiast's face is the lack of midline or 'trunk' stability. This is essentially the ability to stabilize the trunk or torso and maintain a neutral spine during either static holds or more dynamic movement.

My name is Jennifer Comeau. I’m a mom, a wife, an elementary school teacher, a coach, an athlete and a sports and fitness enthusiast. I played competitive volleyball for most of my life.

My name is Mike Walker, I’m 27 and live in Carleton Place, which is about 20 minutes west of Kanata. I’m a Certified Engineer Technologist with IBI Group (an Engineering/Architecture firm) in Ottawa.

My name is Caroline Vandal. I am a 47 years old grade three French Immersion teacher. I was born and raised in Montreal and studied at the University of Montreal in Theology.

At CrossFit 613 we offer open gym during the afternoon, weeknights, and weekends. Some of you may be asking to yourself what it is and when/why would I use it? After all you are paying for coaching and programming right?

I am Sean P Gagnon, in my mid 40’s and new (as of Jan) to CrossFit. By day I work for the Department of National Defence, managing a small team of talented professionals.

My name is Patricia Fiorino, but everyone knows me as Tricia or Trish. I am 45 years old and have been doing CrossFit for two years. I have been teaching elementary kids and elementary teachers for 19 years.