by Henry Gould – Oct 21, 2019 Overtraining is a very interesting concept, mostly because we don’t know a whole lot about it. And when I saw “we”, I mean scientists… According to this guide, “Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) appears to be a maladapted response to excessive exercise without adequate rest, resulting in perturbations of multiple body systems (neurologic, endocrinologic, immunologic) … Read More
by Henry Gould – Oct 18th, 2019 You thought pesto was only with basil??? Thankfully not! Pesto is a word that could describe many things (“pesta” means to crush, as pesto was originally made by pounding in a mortar and pestle), but is usually some sort of herb mixed with oil, and perhaps nuts. Most people know the classic pesto … Read More
by Henry Gould – Oct 16th, 2019 How was everyone’s Thanksgiving weekend? Now that the blood-lipid levels are dropping a bit, we figured it was a good time to do a quick house-keeping update on all the comings and goings from the world of Yard Athletics. There was a great turnout this past Saturday for the two morning workouts; 10:00am … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Oct 10th, 2019 The best questionnaire on the world wide web is back! Sure, you could watch Vogue’s “73 Questions” series with all these famous “celebrities”, but honestly, who has time to hear 73 questions get answered? Why is Bella Hadid grooming a horse? Can’t she do that after?? No no no… Yard’s is where it’s … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Oct 10th, 2019 We’re guessing if you’re a regular in the Yard Athletics gym, you might have seen these beauty duffel bags being sported. You saw the custom name plate, the sturdy canvas build quality, the YARD bull logo. You might have thought to yourself, “I want one of those” but figured you had missed the … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Oct 8th, 2019 Are you staying in Vancouver for turkey this weekend? Then keep your Saturday morning open! We’ll be hosting two different workout classes, 10:00 am and 11:00 am, helping you make room for the onslaught of feasting that surely awaits. We’ve recently overhauled some of our group class names and descriptions, so figured it … Read More
by Henry Gould – Oct 3rd, 2019 It’s October! That means it’s officially OK to start stewing, braising and slow cooking from now until ~ May 2020. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. This recipe of Jamaican Curry Beef w/ “Rice & Peas” (rice and kidney beans) is exactly what you want when the weather starts to chill down. Best … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Oct 1st, 2019 It’s that time of the year! #100sweatysweats started as a friendly challenge to sweat 100 times between October 1st and January 1st, ending the year with a bang and having a lot of fun while doing it. Here’s the down low: Sweat 100 times between October 1st and January 1st You define the … Read More
by Yard Athletics – Sept 26th, 2019 You know it, you love it, you neeeeeeed it. Of course we are talking about the amazing Yard Athletics 20 Questions series, which is back for another week! Today we focus the microscope on longtime friend of the gym, Phil Kwong, who has been pushing tin over the last year with the whole … Read More
by Henry Gould – Sept 20th, 2019 Positive thinking is more than just a catch phrase. Often times we doubt ourselves and our abilities, and we give up before we’ve really, truly pushed ourselves, or before we’ve exercised all potential options in front of us to achieve a goal. Whether this is at work, at home or at play, having … Read More
