by Henry Gould – July 15th, 2020 If you put this down as an appetizer or as part of a main course at any summer BBQ (to be eaten with lots of warm bread), you will be a rockstar. Baba Ganoush (roasted eggplant dip) is amazing on its own, but topped with warm lamb, fried with cumin and other spices, … Read More

by Henry Gould – July 8th, 2020 For those of us trying to lead healthy lifestyles, most probably have some sort of goal in mind when we workout. Whether it’s losing a few pounds, gaining muscle, or simply staying active to help try and ward off disease, we’re all typically working towards a particular goal, whatever that may be. According … Read More

by Henry Gould – June 17th, 2020 Weekly roundup! A few things I’ve stumbled across on the “information super highway” the last few days, which I figured might be of interest… GQ: “Meet Marc Miller, NYC’s Underground Dumbbell Dealer” If you’re like me, as soon as Yard Athletics had to close in March due to COVID-19 you were scrambling to … Read More

by Yard Athletics – June 2nd, 2020 We owe you an apology. To be honest, we have been wrapped up in our renovation and re-opening. We are so excited to offer you a space where you will feel safe, strong, and supported. However, that excitement directly reflects our privilege as a white gym owner and white coaches. Our privilege allows … Read More

by Yard Athletics – May 22nd, 2020 CHANGES TO OUR PRACTICES AND POLICIES Here at Yard Athletics Inc. (“Yard Athletics”), the safety and wellbeing of our clients has and continues to be our top priority. In order to provide our clients with a safe, effective and enjoyable training environment, while at the same time doing our best to prevent the spread … Read More

by Yard Athletics – May 19th, 2020 Good news! This Thursday May 21st, 2020, Ilan Cumberbirch is hosting a FREE workout on Instagram Live starting at 9:00am PST, all in support of the BC Cancer Foundation. No need to sign up, just follow Yard Athletics on Instagram and make sure you follow along at 9:00am PST this Thursday morning. #YARDHARD … Read More

by Henry Gould – May 13th, 2020 As the weather gets warmer and our time away from the gym grows longer, we need to get creative with our workouts. The Zoom workouts with Yard Athletics are great, as is our Dumbbell & Bodyweight Online Programming, but sometimes you need to switch it up. Sprints are the switch up you need … Read More

by Yard Athletics – May 8th, 2020 Workout to Conquer Cancer is an inclusive challenge featuring a community celebrating what their bodies are capable of while raising critical funds for the BC Cancer Foundation. In May 2020, we’re asking British Columbians to move every day in May, no matter where you are, to help change cancer outcomes and honor those who … Read More

by Henry Gould – April 22nd, 2020 We’re all doing our best to settle into the “new normal”. Whether this involves washing your hands until they look like raisins, crossing the street if someone’s coming toward you, or doing an endless stream of dishes that never seems to stop, things that would have seemed perplexing to any of us in … Read More

by Henry Gould – April 15th, 2020 Community Love for Yard Athletics Who doesn’t love a little good press?? Conner Galway from digital strategy and marketing group Junction wrote a great piece titled “What Can Brands Get Up To During A Downturn“, featuring Yard Athletics among familiar names like Earls Restaurants and Belgard Kitchen / Postmark Brewing as groups who … Read More