Power Play: A High Intensity Dumbbell-Bodyweight Circuit
Below is a guest post from Lift Weights Faster author Jen Sinkler. Also, always consult with your physician or fitness…
A Unique Way to Target Your Glutes
I was lying down on the couch the other day and went to push myself off to get up. My…
Weekly Fitness Reads Feb 23-2014
Similar to being undernourished and overfed, many of us are over-read and none the wiser. Thanks to the internet, there…
3 Tips to Improve Your Squat
My friend and colleague, Jordan Syatt, from Syatt Fitness has posted three videos to help you with your squat. I’ve…
Crunch-Free Core and Ab Exercises
When many think of core exercises, usually, sit-ups and crunches first pop into mind…or any exercise that has us lying…
Women’s Health: Seeing Muscle Definition
So earlier in the week, I was quoted on Women’s Health (my first appearance) with Lee Boyce (a colleague of…
Top 6 Articles of 2013
Well, I did not blog or write as much this year as I did in 2012 a) because I spent…
The Misery Machine: 4 Brutal Fan Bike Workouts
One of my favourite most hated pieces of cardio equipment is the fan bike. Commonly referred to as an “Airdyne”…
300 Inspired Ultimate Sandbag Home Workout
To be honest, I’m sick of writing workouts for myself. It’s tough to stay motivated because I try to…
Cheap and Effective Pre-workout Supplements
This is a guest post from the folks at www.examine.com and The Supplement Goals Reference Guide There are a ton…
Thoughts on Olympic Pulling Variations with Nick Roberts
This is a guest post from Nick Roberts, a 6-time Canadian National Champion in Olympic weightlifting. In addition to squatting…
My Interview with Professor Tabata
A few months back, I had the opportunity to get an interview with THE Dr. Tabata. Yes, THE scientist and…
Before starting at JK Conditioning I had attempted strength training multiple times through various local gyms and at home. Each time I would end up frustrated and injured. A little over two years ago, I contacted Jon and shared my goal with him to complete my first Ironman and remain injury free in the process. Jon, Thomas and Angie have worked with me weekly and I feel stronger but most importantly I have remained injury free for 2 years, 2 months and 6 hours….. but who’s counting. HaHa. The atmosphere at JKC is welcoming for any age and ability. While Jon, Angie and Thomas are serious about GAINZ, I’ve never once found myself not laughing while working out. Thanks for helping me to continue in this crazy sport where strength training is often neglected but is the key to remaining injury free!!
I was referred to JKC by my sister-in-law and had heard good things about it from many people in the running community. I also saw Jon’s picture on the wall at lululemon years ago! I really like the personalized training and the variety the guys provide. I started for strength training for running. I love cardio and do tons of it but wasn’t motivated to do much strength work on my own. Jon mixes up my strength work week to week so I don’t get bored but also lets me work in a hard circuit for the last 20 minutes of most sessions to get my cardio fix
I chose JKC because I was looking for something different. I’ve seen and done the trendy workout programs before, I was looking for something that I knew I could see myself still doing a year from now! JKC has a lot of clients that have been going for years. That was a huge motivator for me! The small group coaching sessions are great and I really enjoy the format. It’s nice having 2-4 people working-out with you during your session. The camaraderie is great, everyone is very upbeat and positive – zero gym judgment!
I had always wanted to start lifting weights and get stronger, but didn’t know where to start. I was looking not just for a gym, but for training on proper technique to prevent injury and a program designed for my specific goals. I also wanted a fun and supportive atmosphere to keep me coming back. JKC delivered on all of this and more.
Jon and Thomas have a wealth of knowledge that help their clients get the most out of their time in the gym. Programs are continuously modified to keep the workouts challenging. Even through everyone’s program is unique, you always have the coaches and other clients cheering you on and pushing you to achieve new bests.
I’m 34 and started at JKC in 2015. My wife joined while I was working away in 2015 and started making amazing progress while also completing exercises I’d never perform on my own. I felt I was missing out so I signed up. JKC helps in establishing goals while also having clear direction of what to do, and how, in each session. They also measure your progress which is another means of motivation! At other gyms I wouldn’t have a clear plan and would just use whatever equipment was free, it was hard to see any results. Between setting some personal bests and making good friends its hard to identify a favorite memory. One that does come to mind was when I hit my target goal/PB in both bench and squats in the same session, big day.
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