Personal Training Yoga Steveston

11/25/2025

Kimchi Miso Soup

My easiest Instant Pot soup when I want something easy to make, warm and full of flavour.

I make it with shrimp for protein, but honestly any protein works — tofu, chicken, fish, whatever you have. The magic here is the base: miso + kimchi.

Both are fermented foods.
They don’t just give flavour — they support gut health.
Kimchi brings probiotics, prebiotics, and natural enzymes.
Miso has probiotics as well, plus minerals and antioxidants.
Together they help digestion, regularity, and overall gut flora.

Here’s what I did:

• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• About half a package of kimchi
• Whatever veggies I had: tomatoes, green onions, broccoli, carrots
• Frozen shrimp
• Water to fill the pot (depends how brothy you like it)

Everything goes into the Instant Pot.
High pressure, 2 minutes.
(It takes longer because of heat-up and release time, but the actual cooking is only two minutes.)

I eat it with a tablespoon of 0% fat skyr on top — adds creaminess and flavour.

This soup gives you fluids, veggies, protein, and probiotics in one bowl.
Cuts your cooking time down to five minutes of chopping.
The rest is hands-off while you clean the kitchen or put dishes away.

Give it a try 😉

11/23/2025

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11/23/2025

SHOULDER FINISHER TO WRAP UP YOUR UPPER-BODY DAY

This one hits all three parts of the shoulder and helps build that rounded, capped look while supporting posture.

Here’s the sequence — no breaks between exercises:

• Lateral raises
• Front raises
• 45-degree raises (between front and lateral)

Go straight through all three, then rest 30–60 seconds.
Repeat for 2 more rounds.

Try this at the end of your next upper-body workout and tell me how it feels. 🔥

11/20/2025

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11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

Instant Pot Soup for Busy Days

Another super quick Instant Pot soup for the days when you feel lazy, tired, or just short on time — but you still want to hit your protein and veggies.

This one is completely hands-off. You can make it a hundred different ways. Here’s what I tossed in today:

• Salmon pieces

• A few shrimps

• Carrots

• Green onions

• Mushrooms

• Cherry tomatoes

• A spoon of miso paste

• A little kimchi

Everything went straight into the Instant Pot. High pressure, 4 minutes.

When it finished, I opened the lid, turned it off, and added spinach and kale to wilt.

The white topping is 0% Skyr — a high-protein, zero-fat yogurt — and it tasted perfect. No extra spices needed because the kimchi brings heat and the miso brings salt.

Prep time was literally five minutes: chop, drop, close the lid. 10 minutes later you have a lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

Hands-off in less time than it takes to scroll through the phone deciding what to order for takeout. 😉

Do you use your instant pot often? What do you make in it? Please share!

11/09/2025

Two stretches for good posture

Stretching is just as important as strength training.

Whether you work out or not, your muscles need to stay flexible.

After lifting weights, they tend to tighten up, which can limit range of motion and increase the risk of injury.

Taking a few minutes to stretch—especially your back—helps improve posture, prevent pain, and keep your body moving well as you age.

If you sit long hours for work, make it a habit to stretch daily. Your spine (and your mood) will thank you!

11/04/2025

Hello November!

Hello Friends, Can you believe we’re only 7½ weeks away from Christmas and all the holiday festivities? I hope you had fun with Halloween — without overdoing it on the candy! Check out our Halloween at Personal Training Yoga Steveston reel .

11/03/2025

Shout out to Veronica, who recently increased her deadlift from 45 to 74 pounds!

Deadlifts are one of the best exercises for strengthening the posterior chain — glutes, hamstrings, and back — and help keep your lower back strong and healthy.

We’re using the trap bar here, which is easier on the back and great for learning proper form.

The second exercise is the standing cable lat pulldown, which targets the lat muscles and helps shape the upper back.

Strong back = better posture, better lifts, and no pain.

So proud of you, Veronica! 🙌

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃 Everyone!

10/29/2025

Happy Halloween week!