#OurInspiration : Joanna Marie Nicholson

The more we learn about Joanna, the more we are in awe over everything she has done and continues to achieve. She fearlessly embraces new challenges with a smile – a lesson to all of us that anything is possible with a strong mindset. Joanna, you are #OurInspiration! Age: 31 Occupation: Communications Manager Preferred Exercise: While I […]

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#OurInspiration : Ashley Massey

Healthy lifestyles develop and evolve over months and years, and can be different depending on what stage you are at in life. Our Inspiration, Ashley Massey, is a working mom and half-marathon runner whose active lifestyle and clean eating habits are constantly adapting to keep her and her family healthy and on the move.   Age: 34 […]

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You are Your Only Competition

We believe that the only person you should compete with is yourself. Racing against your own times, lifting more than you did yesterday, and jumping higher than you could last week is the best motivation; it certainly worked for Our Inspiration, Adam Harrison! Wishing him a huge congratulations on his new personal best from the #SportingLife10K […]

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What the Buzz? The Point of Protein

We all know that we need protein in our diets – it keeps you feeling full, it helps build muscle, and it gives you energy. But how does it do all of this?   What is Protein? Protein is an essential “building block” for all living organisms (not just humans – they are essential in plants, too. How […]

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#OurInspiration : Caroline Macdonell

We have known Caroline for so long that she is more than a friend – she is a part of the Clean Workout family. She is known to face obstacles head on with incredible fearlessness, strength and maturity. For that she truly is “Our Inspiration.”   Age: 28 Occupation: Elementary Teacher Preferred Exercise: Aerobic Weight […]

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#OurInspiration : Adam Harrison

There is no better way to launch “Our Inspiration” section than by featuring our good friend, Adam Harrison.   Age: 27 Occupation: Creative & Marketing Specialist Preferred Exercise: Running, Soccer, Weight Training “Necessary Evil” Exercise: Dead lifts, lateral rows, horizontal leg press, weighted box steps, arm extensions… Some days they all feel like necessary evils! Favourite Sports Team: Manchester United […]

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Focus

For some, the gym can be the scariest place on earth. It goes beyond carving out time in an already busy schedule, or overcoming the effects of too little sleep. For those struggling to meet their health goals, going to the gym and being surrounded by people more “fit” than you can be a sensory assault and a reminder […]

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35 Years of Inspiration

The Terry Fox Run is just around the corner! On Sunday September 20th, 2015, I encourage everyone to walk, run, jog, or crawl in support of cancer research in true Canadian tradition. There is no entry fee and no minimum donation, so please give what you can to this great cause. For more information and to […]

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