STOCK Fitness & Function

Personal Training services based on NASM Optimal Performance Training Model. Personal exercise progr I have two active children, ages 3 and 6.

I believe that fitness is a major component of being able to actively participate in life. Having worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 10 years, I have seen a number of negative lifestyle and emotional patterns that are often precursors to disability and chronic disease. With STOCK Fitness for Function, I want to help others to gain and maintain fitness in order to be able to actively part

08/09/2016

5:45am spin class never disappoints... Though it was haaaaard to get out of bed, it was definitely worth it. Sprinting to "Enter Sandman" is a good way to wake yourself up in the morning!

Quote from the instructor this morning: "You have two choices- you make progress OR you make excuses".

07/20/2016

Happy to say I finished this course and exam yesterday!

05/23/2016

5 Reasons To Do Push-Ups Everyday There aren't many exercises that engage every muscle in the body, burn significant calories and tone up the abs quickly. Fortunately, push-ups are one of those moves that provide major benefits

05/20/2016

Why lifting is the new running for women over 40 Six months ago I was having a middle-aged meltdown. Juggling too many professional projects, I wasn't sleeping properly and lacked focus during the day.

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04/29/2016

Signed up for a couple of events to get some motivation going! Canada Day 10km in White Rock and MEC Sprint Triathlon in Langley August 14. I'd be happy to have some training buddies... If anyone is interested, let me know!!

03/12/2016

We did a family Crossfit session this morning- what a great way to get the kids involved and get a workout in too!

What You Need to Know About Nutrient Timing

02/08/2016

Interesting read on eating before and after a workout.

What You Need to Know About Nutrient Timing As trainers and athletes, we have been told for years that nutrient timing is crucial and that we are “wasting our workout” unless we ingest a post-workout shake immediately. To help clear up some of the confusion, here’s what you need to know about nutrient timing.

01/02/2016

Day 2 into the New Year and two runs checked off the Half Marathon plan!... and I got some extra motivation to get back into the gym and lifting weights today... my daughter squeezing my arms and saying, "Mommy soft! Mommy soft!"- off the the gym I go!

11/27/2015

Sadly, I was about to give up on running because of heel pain... but I went and got my feet assessed, bought some new shoes, and now the pain is gone! So happy- half marathon training continues! I had a beautiful sunny run today followed by a Starbucks date with this beautiful gal who was so kind to share her snowman cookie with me- happy Friday!