by Yard Athletics – Dec 28th, 2019 Nothing is better than that weird week between Christmas and New Years Eve. You don’t really know what day it is, traffic is a breeze, and you slowly but surely relent and decide to host a party on the 31st because no one else stepped up to the plate. It’s also a great … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Dec 24, 2019 ‘Twas the night before Yardmas, when all through the gym, Not a client was lifting, so the lights were on dim. The dumbbells were stacked in the rack with care, In hopes that Coach Shawzo soon would be there. The Bone Yard members were nestled, legs sore in their beds, While visions of … Read More
by Henry Gould – Dec 17th, 2019 We all know that anxious feeling of going to bed for an early wake-up, and immediately calculating how much sleep you’ll get if you can just fall asleep right now. Or there’s the dreaded “It’s-1:45am-and-I’m-still-at-the-bar-doing-shots-but-I-have-to-be-up-for-an-8:00am-meeting” kind of sleep calculations which we won’t even get into. Sleep is a fascinating subject. From an evolutionary … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Dec 12th, 2019 Heads up to all our Yard Athletics community: this Saturday Dec 14th, 2019 we will be doing a Sandwich and Warm Clothing Drive with Natalie Cumberbirch. If anyone is interested in helping out, or donating warm clothes / cash towards the food purchase, we would be greatly appreciative. As well, anyone who would … Read More
by Henry Gould – Dec 10th, 2019 Whether you’re hosting holiday parties or attending them, it’s good to be a generous host / guest. Don’t ever, EVER show up empty handed. Always ask what can you bring? And if they say nothing, then bring an extra bottle of wine, flowers, a candle, a puppy, or something else they didn’t ask … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Dec 6th, 2019 Let’s not kid ourselves; holiday shopping can be a drag. Not only are stores at their peak of crazy, it’s a never-ending battle of finding the right size, colour, style, make, model, and any other factor that comes into play. That’s why Yard Athletics is here to help! Introducing Yard Athletics Gift Cards, … Read More
by Henry Gould – Dec 3rd, 2019 We’ve hit December, which means holiday parties and excessive eating and drinking are starting to gain momentum. It can sometimes feel impossible to escape, especially when there’s a seemingly endless stream of excuses to indulge every day of the week. But that’s why we’re here to help! Instead of being the grinch who … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Dec 1st, 2019 Yard Athletics is getting into the holiday spirit, and are ready to launch some awesome savings on a variety of sessions in the gym. Available through the month of December, all the below deals are now live on the MindBody app. Any questions, give us a shout –> [email protected] 10 session 1:1 package … Read More
by Henry Gould – Nov 27th, 2019 I’ll be honest, sometimes I invent recipes and they don’t turn out well. Garlic and strawberry ice cream was one example. But this miso & tahini chicken stir fry rice bowl, this did not suck. Not at all. Miso adds amazing umami flavor, and tahini thickens everything very nicely. Also? It could be … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Nov 22nd, 2019 If you’ve been to Yard Athletics (especially on a Friday morning around 7:59am) you probably know Billy. He’s hard to miss! Tall, handsome, flexible, and most importantly, can dish out chirps out like a chickadee during mating season. Bill has been a mainstay at the Yard since before the Yard was the Yard, … Read More
