Transformations – Will Kinash

Welcome to another installment of our TRANSFORMATIONS series! This week we hear the inspiring (and hilarious) account of Will Kinash’s personal fitness journey. The self-professed “Mayor of Kerrisdale” takes us through his last 3 months at Yard Athletics, and the gains he’s made in strength, endurance and overall body composition. We love stories like these, so send them in as … Read More

TRANSFORMATIONS – Ilan Cumberbirch

Hi Everyone, As some of you may or may not know, Yard Athletics recently performed a body transformation challenge. Sam Shaw and I challenged our clients to see how much weight they could lose or gain (depending on their goals). Sam and myself had 1 month to complete the challenge, our clients had 2. So here you have it, my … Read More

Hotel Gyms: Maximizing Your Time On The Road

When traveling for work or pleasure, it can be hard to motivate yourself to workout, particularly if there’s an early morning conference or a beach less than 100ft away. Luckily most hotels are now equipped with at least some form of exercise room, and many are even making it a selling feature of their properties, such as EVEN Hotels. The … Read More

Looking for a better sleep? Start stretching before bed.

It’s no secret that adequate sleep is crucial to promoting good health and immune function. The classic advice of getting “8 hours a day” hasn’t changed much, and there are countless studies to back up the fact that more sleep equals better overall health. If you’re a highly active individual exercising several times a week, sleep allows the body to … Read More

RECIPE – Healthy Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This is a healthy, quick recipe for any night of the week. Can be made gluten free with the addition of GF breadcrumbs or cooked rice. Ground meat of your choice (pork, beef, veal, chicken, turkey) with a reasonable amount of fat Breadcrumbs (regular, gluten free, or plain cooked rice) Fresh ground black pepper Fennel seeds, ground Fresh grated parmigiano … Read More