Tagged: “gym”
The importance of stretching
Why You Should Stretch. Yes, You! The Importance of Stretching We’ve heard it over and over again, yet many of us don’t take the time to do it. We either rush through our stretches, wait until we’ve overdone it and are stiff or sore and then stretch, or we simply skip it altogether. Stretching has […]
What happens when you abandon your workouts?
9 Unexpected Things That Happen When You Abandon Your Workout Routine http://www.livestrong.com/article/1011617-9-unexpected-things-happen-abandon-workout-routine/
10 reasons why people won’t exercise
Here’s the top 10 reasons why people don’t exercise: Charlie Smith interviews Ron Zalko http://www.straight.com/life/850476/vancouver-fitness-pioneer-ron-zalko-offers-10-reasons-why-people-wont-exercise By Ron Zalko
Foam Rolling for Beginners
Foam Rolling for Beginners Also available at Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga! http://www.ironman.com/triathlon-news/articles/2016/06/foam-rolling-for-beginners.aspx#axzz4ByiUE9Ek
Health Benefits of Bananas – Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga Vancouver
Health Benefits of Bananas – Ron Zalko Fitness Vancouver These tropical super- foods have many health benefits which help you in the fight against various diseases. Moreover, it is rich in numerous nutrients, including sucrose, fructose, glucose and fiber. Therefore, banana acts as powerful natural energy booster. Namely, a study discovered that two bananas can […]
The Importance of Cardio Workouts – Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga, Vancouver, Canada
The Importance of Cardio Workouts – Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga, Vancouver, Canada There is no denying that we live in a fast paced world where time is money. Despite our busy schedules, gathering some time from our daily routine for maintaining our health is a must. Fortunately, most people across the world are now […]
Lady Gaga visits Ron Zalko Fitness & Yoga in Vancouver, Canada
#LadyGaga Thank you so much for choosing our #gym! It was a pleasure to meet you and host you for a great #workout #Kitsilano #Vancouver #MonstersForLife
Vitamins and Supplements promoted as “Magic Pills”
The amounts of vitamins and supplements Canadians are taking is steadily on the rise. These pills are also being marketed more aggressively, often as a be-all end-all cure for whatever ails you from A-Z. But how many vitamins and in what doses do we really need? Are the amounts being consumed safe? Are they high […]
The Skinny on Fat
There are a lot of conflicting stories nowadays about fat. Low fat, no fat, good fat, bad fat, how much fat is good/safe, trans fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat etc etc. Here are a few good tips to separate the good, the bad and the ugly. Trans Fats Trans fats are 100% bad […]
Baby Boomers Shape Up for the long haul
Ron Zalko, founder of Ron Zalko Fitness and Yoga in Kitsilano and founder of Ironman Canada, says he’s seen an increase in the number of older people coming to the gym during the past few years. “Baby boomers are very aware of the benefits of fitness as they age,” Zalko says by phone. “If you […]