IMPACT Magazine

03/03/2021

Meet Janey Brown⁠ Janey Brown, one of IMPACT Magazine's 2021 Canada's Top Fitness Instructors.

“The reason I became a fitness instructor/mindset coach is simple: I am truly my best self when I’m helping others become their best selves. Attaching service to others to my personal aspirations is my golden rule.”

Read more about one of Canada's Top Fitness Instructors.⁠
https://impactmagazine.ca/features/cover-stories/canadas-top-fitness-instructors-2021-east/

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03/02/2021

Join one of IMPACT Magazine Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors Kim Harvey for a Sweat Across Canada workout, powered by Big Marble Farms
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Thursday March 4, 12pm MST, 11am PST, 2pm EST

She will be taking over the IMPACT Instagram account to bring you a 30-minute Cardio Workout, as part of our Sweat Across Canada weekly workout series, powered by Big Marble Farms.⁠⁠⁠
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Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠⁠⁠
Win a fresh prize pack from Big Marble Farms⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement for a chance to win:
⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/

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03/01/2021

Andrew Alcalde

AMAZING ACCEPTANCE SPEECH

Move aside Oscars, you’ve got some competition!
We were thrilled to announce our 2021 Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in our annual Inspiration Issue.

This is the most feel-good issue of the year celebrating and recognizing our colleagues in the fitness industry. These featured and nominated instructors pour their hearts and souls into their work because they truly love helping us all live our best lives. This fabulous acceptance speech by one of our Top Instructors - Andrew Abraham Alcalde - pretty much sums that up!

Read more about Andrew Alcalde and the other great IMPACT Magazine Canada's Top Fitness Instructors:
https://issuu.com/impactmagazinecanada/docs/impact-jan-feb21

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada ⁠#topfitnessinstructors #topfitnesstrainers #fitnessinspiration

02/27/2021

We are pleased to introduce Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors 2021!⁠
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As much as it’s about honouring the Top 10 in each region in our magazine, it’s also about acknowledging and saluting the hundreds of nominees and instructors everywhere who help make our communities healthier.
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They are talented, inspiring and passionate about helping people live their healthiest and best lives.⁠
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Read about all 30 of the instructors featured in the inspiration issue:
https://impactmagazine.ca/digital-editions/
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#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #topfitnesstrainers #inspiration
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Cover athlete: Naomi Keane, ⁠ Kim Harvey, Dione Mason Fitness
Photos: Chris V. Linton Photographer, Ronald Lee Studios, Inge Johnson

02/26/2021

Many of us do not realize that feelings of exhaustion, stress and irritability can be directly tied to the food choices we make.

Stress can often cause us to make unhealthy food choices.

Resisting these negative occurrences and stabilizing our moods are actually easier than one might realize by applying simple strategies and techniques.

Click the link below to read the 5 easy ways to stabilize your moods and improve digestion, by Kristina Virro Fresh-Insight
https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/food-vs-mood/
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#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #food #matcha

02/25/2021

Who will be the next CANADA’S TOP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS 2021?⁠
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You will find out in the next issue of IMPACT Magazine - The Inspiration Issue!⁠
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IMPACT Magazine has been pleased to recognize, elevate and honour outstanding, dedicated fitness trainers and instructors in the industry for 29 years, and more recently in the past four with Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers & Instructors & Awards at the beginning of each year.⁠
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Let’s work together to strengthen our communities and give recognition to those who are truly going above and beyond to improve the lives of others.⁠
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In this video Whitney Dikoume of Move By Whits elaborates on the benefits of being named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers with IMPACT Magazine.⁠
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#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #topfitnessinstructors #topfitnesstrainers
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Camera: Jonathan Hafichuk
Editing: Ronald Lee Studios

02/23/2021

Join IMPACT Magazine Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor nominee Rachel Hall for a Sweat Across Canada workout, powered by Big Marble Farms
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Thursday February 25, 1pm MST, 3pm EST, 12pm PST
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She will be taking over the IMPACT Instagram account to bring you a 30-minute HIIT Full Body Workout, as part of our Sweat Across Canada weekly workout series, powered by Big Marble Farms.⁠⁠⁠
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Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠⁠⁠

Win a fresh prize pack from Big Marble Farms⁠⁠.⁠⁠
Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement for a chance to win:
⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/
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02/22/2021

The Smart Air Purifying Garden That Takes Care of Itself

Respira Air improves the health of your home using the power of nature.

By welcoming the restorative natural world into your home through this innovative smart garden, you ex-perience the benefits of humidity and air purification through the natural process of Biofiltration.

Boost your mood, increase productivity, improve comfort at home or just enjoy the beauty of a garden without the guesswork.

3 days left in the Kickstarter campaign:
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Kickstarter prices will not be returning so make sure you take advantage of these amazing deals - up to 45% off!⁠

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #respira #sponsored

02/22/2021

Get Shredded on Plants

Think you can’t build muscle on a plant-based diet?
Think again…

If you are athletic, you might think the idea of going plant-based is absurd. The common belief is that protein (mostly from animals) is the optimal nutrition needed for building muscle and increasing strength (or simply surviving).

The reality is that you don’t need nearly as much protein as you think and any man or woman, including you, can build a strong, lean body on a whole food plant-based diet.

Read the article by Zuzana Fajkusova & Nikki Lefler of Active Vegetarian:
https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/get-shredded-on-plants/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #workoutnutrition #workoutfuel

02/20/2021

Fuelling & Recovering for Peak Performance?
Don’t look past the power of plants!

Plants are the cleanest and most effective fuel source for our bodies.

Especially in endurance events, athletes are shying away from meat and dairy during their training, and instead are moving to a plant-based diet.

Read the article by Cameron Alksnis:
https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/fuelling-recovering-plant-based/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #plantbased #workoutrecovery
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02/19/2021

Who will be the next CANADA’S TOP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS 2021?⁠
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You will find out in the next issue of IMPACT Magazine - The Inspiration Issue!⁠
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IMPACT Magazine has been pleased to recognize, elevate and honour outstanding, dedicated fitness trainers and instructors in the industry for 29 years, and more recently in the past four with Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers & Instructors & Awards at the beginning of each year.⁠
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Let’s work together to strengthen our communities and give recognition to those who are truly going above and beyond to improve the lives of others.⁠
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In this video Peter Estabrooks elaborates on the benefits of being named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors in 2019 and Top Fitness Trainers in 2018 with IMPACT Magazine.⁠
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#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #topfitnessinstructors #topfitnesstrainers
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Camera: Jonathan Hafichuk
Editing: Ronald Lee Studios

02/18/2021

Join IMPACT Magazine Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor nominee Rhyan Pietromonaco for a Sweat Across Canada workout, powered by Big Marble Farms
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Thursday February 18, 4pm MST, 6pm EST, 3pm PST⁠
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He will be taking over the IMPACT Instagram account to bring you a 30-minute HIIT: Lower Body & Core, as part of our Sweat Across Canada weekly workout series, powered by Big Marble Farms.⁠⁠⁠
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Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠⁠⁠

Win a fresh prize pack from Big Marble Farms⁠⁠.⁠⁠
Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement for a chance to win:
⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/
#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #sweatacrosscanada #workout

02/18/2021

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02/16/2021

Don't look down!!⁠
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Your neck bent at 60 degrees is equivalent to 60 pounds of force.⁠
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Neck pain is especially common when using electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets and it’s becoming a really big issue for adults and kids.⁠
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Read the full article, including some solutions, by Dr. Ryan Emmons:
https://impactmagazine.ca/health/sport-medicine/pain-in-the-neck/
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#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #neckhealth #neckpain
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02/12/2021

IMPACT Magazine’s Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor & Top Fitness Trainer Greg Hetherington of Fuel Training Club performs a 30-minute Core & Mobility Workout.

One of our Sweat Across Canada workouts, powered by Big Marble Farms .

Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠⁠⁠

Win a fresh prize pack from Big Marble Farms⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement on Instagram for a chance to win.⁠⁠:

https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #sweatacrosscanada #workout

02/12/2021

Happy Valentine's Day from IMPACT Magazine.

No-Bake Double Chocolate Brownie Cake⁠

An energizing, decadent, guilt-free snack for before, during or after your workout.

This recipe will infuse your body with both fast and slow-releasing sugars; coupled with a healthy dose of magnesium, to ease sore muscles, balancing acidity in the body.

Read the sweet recipe by Janice Skoreyko RAW Foundation Culinary Arts Institute:
https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/recipes/no-bake-double-chocolate-brownie-cake/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada ⁠ #plantbased #vegandessert #rawfood #rawfooddesserts #rawchocolatedessert #valentinesdesserts⁠

Photo: Janice Skoreyko

02/10/2021

Fall In Love with this Home Workout for Two!⁠

Have you made your Valentine’s Day plans yet?⁠

You might want to consider adding a workout to finish off your sweetheart weekend.

Fitness couple Cassie Day (one of IMPACT Magazine’s Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers and founder of All Day Fit ) and Jahmeek Taylor (former football athlete and personal trainer) are a great testament to the philosophy that couples who sweat together, stay together!⁠

Whether hitting the gym or training at home – read the article for some quick exercises for you and your partner to implement into your workout routine.:

⁠ https://impactmagazine.ca/fitness/workouts/fall-in-love-with-this-workout-for-two/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #homeworkoutplan #couples

Photo: Emma E. Arsenault Photography

02/09/2021

Join IMPACT Magazine's Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor & Top Fitness Trainer Greg Hetherington of Fuel Training Club for a Sweat Across Canada workout, powered by Big Marble Farms.

Thursday February 11, 10:30am MST, 12:30pm EST, 9:30am PST⁠⁠

He will be taking over the IMPACT Instagram account to bring you a 30-minute Core & Mobility Workout, as part of our Sweat Across Canada weekly workout series, powered by Big Marble Farms.⁠⁠⁠

Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠

Win a fresh prize pack from Big Marble Farms⁠⁠.⁠⁠

Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement for a chance to win:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #sweatacrosscanada #workout

02/08/2021

Canada's Top Fitness Instructors

Who will be the next CANADA’S TOP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS 2021?⁠

You will find out in the next issue of IMPACT Magazine – The Inspiration Issue!⁠

IMPACT Magazine has been pleased to recognize, elevate and honour outstanding, dedicated fitness trainers and instructors in the industry for 29 years, and more recently in the past four with Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers & Instructors & Awards at the beginning of each year.⁠

Let’s work together to strengthen our communities and give recognition to those who are truly going above and beyond to improve the lives of others.⁠

In this video, Tish Duffy, Train with Tish elaborates on the benefits of being named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors in 2019 and Top Fitness Trainers in 2018 with IMPACT Magazine.⁠

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #topfitnessinstructors #fitnessinspiration⁠

Camera: Jonathan Hafichuk

Editing: Ronald Lee Studios

02/06/2021

IMPACT wins at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA).⁠

IMPACT Magazine received Gold for our Summer 2020 Digital Edition – Best Branded Content where almost $100,000 of free advertising was offered to businesses in support of those going through such difficult times.⁠

“We are proud to share these achievements with our staff, contributors, photographers, advertisers and readers – this award is because of all of you" ⁠said Elaine Kupser, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, who has been publishing IMPACT for over 29 years.⁠

Click the link below to read more about this award winning issue:

https://impactmagazine.ca/news-and-views/news/gold-silver-copa-2021/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #vegan #digitaledition

02/06/2021

IMPACT wins at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA).⁠

IMPACT Magazine received Silver for their "Best of Food 2020 Digital Edition – Best Photo Journalism", a compilation of over 220 pages of their best food and nutrition articles from previous years. ⁠

“What an honour to be recognized among such prestigious publishers,” said Elaine Kupser, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, who has been publishing IMPACT for over 29 years.⁠

Click the link below to read more about this award-winning issue:

https://impactmagazine.ca/news-and-views/news/gold-silver-copa-2021/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #vegan #digitaledition

02/05/2021

What to eat before, during & after a workout⁠?⁠

Before a workout⁠, you should eat to provide enough energy to sustain your physical efforts during the training session.⁠

What to eat?⁠

An easily digestible high-carbohydrate snack (with a little protein and fat) such as:⁠

• Fresh fruit (banana, pineapple)⁠

• Green smoothie⁠

• Berry Chia jam on sprouted grain bread⁠

• Dates with small amount of nut butter⁠

When to eat?⁠

30–60 minutes before exercising.⁠

Read about nutrition during and after your workout, in the article by Zuzana Fajkusova:

https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/healthy-eating/timing-nutrition-for-workouts/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #plantbased #workoutnutrition

02/05/2021

Sweat

Check-out the workout from IMPACT Magazine Canada’s Top Fitness Daniela Tempesta, part of our weekly Sweat Across Canada series, powered by Big Marble Farms.

Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠

Win a prize from Big Marble Farms⁠

Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement, like this post, for a chance to win:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #sweatacrosscanada #workout

02/03/2021

Join IMPACT Magazine's Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor Daniela Tempesta for a Sweat Across Canada workout, powered by Big Marble Farms.

Thursday February 4, 12pm MST, 11am PST, 2pm EST⁠

She will be taking over the IMPACT Instagram account to bring you a 30-minute Full Body Workout, as part of our Sweat Across Canada weekly workout series, powered by Big Marble Farms.⁠

Big Marble Farms, growing irresistible greenhouse vegetables.⁠

Win a prize from Big Marble Farms⁠

Follow @impactmagcanada and @bigmarblefarms and tag a friend in the comments of a Sweat Across Canada announcement, like this post, for a chance to win:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/impactmagcanada/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #sweatacrosscanada #workout

02/02/2021

During your winter runs, if clear roads and trails free of snow and ice are not available, here are a few aspects of a winter shoe to consider before your next purchase:⁠

1. Waterproofing⁠

2. Stability⁠

3. Traction⁠

Click the link to read in detail about each of those shoe characteristics, in the article by Malc Kent:

https://impactmagazine.ca/fitness/running/winter-running-shoe-function/

#impactmagazine #impactmagazinecanada #running #winterrunningtips