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For The Love Of Fitness

Personal training in the comfort of your own home! Affordable, quality in-home personal training.

Be trained in the comfort of your own home for almost a third of the price large fitness centers charge and without the overhead price of gym fee’s. Our mission is to focus on health and overall wellbeing and we feel you don’t need to make yourself broke for it.We provide you with all the tools and motivation you need to become a healthier you and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to be fit and healthy! Perfect for people who want to work out but have no idea about how to start or where to start. We will guide you and educate you so that you will eventually be able to incorporate fitness and health into your every day life. Contact us now for your free consultation at 519-852-8327 or at info@fortheloveoffitness.ca

services include: weight loss, muscle gain, dietary guidance and meal analysis, CPAFLA assessment, pre and post natal and fitness classes and bootcamps. CSEP-CPT certified
Canfit Pro
Baby and Me fitness instructor certification
CPR/First Aid trained
Diploma in Health and Fitness Promotion from Fanshawe College

11/15/2025

Holiday season rolls in like a glitter-covered freight train. Suddenly there are expectations everywhere—perfect gifts, perfect dinners, perfect moods. It’s wild how quickly we slip into thinking we’re supposed to perform the holidays instead of actually living them.

Here’s the truth your nervous system needs to hear: you’re allowed to do less. You don’t owe anyone a flawless December.

If you get your workouts in, great—your body will thank you for the consistency and the stress relief. If your routine gets patchy because life is chaotic, that’s not a moral failure. A missed workout doesn’t erase your strength.

Same thing with food. Enjoy the treats. Savour the meals. If you over-indulge one night, your body doesn’t suddenly forget how to function. One heavy dinner isn’t the villain; the all-or-nothing mindset is. Balance isn’t built in a single day, it’s built over seasons.

Let this year feel different. Move your body when you can, nourish it in ways that feel good, enjoy the people you love, and don’t treat every holiday moment like a test you need to pass.

This season can be softer—if you let it.

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11/02/2025

Lately, I’ve been noticing all the ways my body has changed over the years. Not in a negative way—just observing.

The truth is, our bodies are meant to evolve. They’re not static; they’re dynamic, adaptive, and wise. Muscle shifts, hormones fluctuate, and the body stores and uses energy differently over time. Some of those changes—like holding onto a bit more body fat—can actually be protective, helping to regulate hormones, support brain health, and keep you strong through stressful seasons.

We spend so much time chasing “before” versions of ourselves that we forget how remarkable it is to have a body that adapts, protects, and carries us through every stage of life.

Change isn’t failure—it’s biology doing its job.

10/29/2025

Fasting can be powerful — but for many women, it can also backfire.

Your body doesn’t see “fasting” as a trendy wellness hack — it sees it as a stressor. When you already have a lot on your plate (work, family, workouts, lack of sleep), adding long fasts can make your stress hormones go into overdrive.

Cortisol rises to keep blood sugar stable when you’re not eating, and in women, that can throw off your entire hormonal rhythm — impacting thyroid, menstrual cycles, energy, and even muscle recovery.

When cortisol stays high, your body holds onto fat, especially around the midsection, and may break down muscle to keep up with energy demands.

That’s not balance — that’s survival mode.

For women, eating regularly with enough protein and nutrients helps regulate stress hormones, keep energy steady, and support the hormonal dance that allows you to build strength and feel your best.

Fasting can work for some, but if you’re tired, anxious, or your cycle is off — your body might be asking for nourishment, not more restriction.

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10/27/2025

One of the hardest parts about injury recovery is patience. Many clients get frustrated when a strain or sprain doesn’t bounce back as fast as they’d hoped — and that’s totally normal.

But here’s the truth: healing takes time, and the timeline depends on how much tissue was actually damaged.
• Mild strains or sprains (Grade I): usually 2–4 weeks
• Moderate (Grade II): often 6–8 weeks
• Severe tears (Grade III): several months, sometimes longer

And recovery isn’t just about rest — your diet, sleep, and stress levels all influence how fast your body repairs itself. Protein, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory foods matter just as much as movement.

Your body wants to heal. You just have to give it the right environment — consistency, nourishment, and patience.

10/25/2025

Feeling stuck in a food prep rut?
Sometimes when we start searching for new, exciting recipes, we miss the point — food is fuel. It doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious or satisfying.

Instead of chasing the next “Pinterest-level” meal, try going back to basics: roast some veggies, grill some meat, and play with different flavor profiles.
A squeeze of lemon and oregano for a Greek twist.
A drizzle of teriyaki for something bold and sweet-salty.

Simple doesn’t mean boring — it means doable. And when meals feel doable, you actually want to cook again.

10/23/2025

Some people don’t get injured because of exercise — they get injured because of what they do all day long.

Think about it: most of our daily movements are repetitive. Sitting at a desk. Driving. Looking down at a phone. Lifting kids on one side. Doing the same job tasks over and over.

Your body adapts to what you ask it to do most often — but that also means it develops imbalances. Certain muscles get tight, others get weak, and over time, those small imbalances can add up to pain or injury.

That’s why strength training and mobility work aren’t just for athletes — they’re insurance policies for your body. They balance out what your day-to-day life overuses and strengthen what’s been ignored.

You don’t need perfection. You need balance. Move in all directions, load your body smartly, and pay attention to what your “everyday habits” are doing behind the scenes.

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10/19/2025

Your knee hurts during exercise… and your first thought is, “Am I making it worse?”

If you have arthritis, that worry makes total sense — but here’s the truth: pain during safe, guided movement doesn’t mean damage. Arthritis makes the knee more sensitive, so it can feel worse than what’s actually happening inside.

When we do physio or strength work, we’re not wearing the joint down — we’re teaching it to move better, building support around it, and calming the inflammation that feeds pain. Some discomfort is normal; lasting or sharp pain is not.

Think of exercise as rehab, not harm.
You’re not breaking down your knee — you’re retraining it to handle life again.

✨ Movement is medicine. Consistency, not avoidance, is how you heal.

10/16/2025

Cardio and strength training aren’t rivals—they’re teammates with different specialties.

Cardio is your heart’s best friend. It improves endurance, circulation, and helps you recover faster between sets or everyday tasks. Think of it as tuning up the engine.

Strength training builds the body that engine powers. It shapes muscle, boosts metabolism, and helps prevent injuries and bone loss as we age. It’s what keeps you strong, stable, and capable.

You don’t have to pick sides. The most resilient bodies—and minds—use both. A balanced routine of lifting and moving keeps your system running like it should: powerful, efficient, and alive.

🏋️‍♀️ + ❤️ = longevity

10/14/2025

🧠 Neuroscience 101: What You Focus On, You Strengthen

Your brain is basically a pattern-seeking machine. Every thought you repeat, every self-judgment you dwell on, builds stronger neural pathways—like walking the same trail until it becomes a permanent groove.

So when you focus on your “flaws,” your brain learns to scan for more of them. It reinforces that version of you, until the perception becomes your reality.

Neuroscience calls this neuroplasticity: the brain’s ability to rewire itself based on experience. The same mechanism that locks you into self-criticism can also free you. Shift your focus—even slightly—toward what’s working, what’s improving, what feels good in your body. Over time, your brain starts to see that as the default.

The lesson isn’t toxic positivity. It’s neural training. You don’t ignore the flaw—you stop feeding it all your attention.

10/13/2025

We’re feeling extra thankful today — not just for the food and family, but for you.
To every client who’s trusted us with their health, shown up (even on the hard days), and believed in what we do — thank you.
Your support, energy, and faith in us over the years keep For the Love of Fitness thriving.
We’re so grateful to be part of your journey. 💛

Happy Thanksgiving from our hearts to yours.

10/08/2025

Hi friends! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be taking on new clients this November (based on availability and location). Visit our website to book your complimentary Zoom chat and see if we’re the right fit for your goals!

10/06/2025

Hormones can mess you up.

One week you feel strong, confident, and light.
The next? You’re bloated, puffy, moody, and wondering why your jeans feel tighter even though you’ve done nothing different.

During your period (and even the week before), your estrogen and progesterone shift dramatically. These changes can:
• Increase water retention and bloating
• Affect serotonin and mood regulation
• Make your body hold on to glycogen (and sometimes, actual weight)
• Leave you more tired or less motivated

It’s not “in your head.” It’s biology.

But here’s the truth: your worth and your progress don’t disappear because of a hormonal swing.
Your body is still doing the work. You’re still strong.
You just need to give yourself some grace—hydrate, move gently, and don’t spiral over the number on the scale.

Your hormones might mess with your self-esteem for a few days, but they don’t define your discipline, your strength, or your beauty.

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