Jaymi's Testimonial

In October 2015 I started a new job and quickly realized that a staple of our office culture was to ensure that we had on hand, at all times, every snack food imaginable! You name it, we had it. This lead to almost daily overindulgence and after a few short months I had gained several pounds. My clothes no longer fit and I felt miserable knowing that I had blatantly ignored the scale and was now paying the price. *Queue multiple morning wardrobe changes* Ugh..

When I received the email from Endurance advertising the New Year, New You challenge, I decided immediately that I would enrol regardless of the cost. The greatest barrier for me in regards to weight loss and keeping weight off is accountability. When I lack accountability, to myself or anyone else, I gain weight. What I loved about this challenge, even more than the carefully structured meal plans and training regimes, was that I had to take a picture of myself every week and email it to Wendy. For me, knowing that I had to take that picture and send it to a third party was immensely motivating. Slowly, I started to see results which added to that motivation. Before long, I started feeling accountable to myself and was proud of what I was accomplishing. The nutrition plans ensured I rarely felt hungry but rather, satisfied. The training programs were comprehensive and although I had to make some minor adjustments (with guidance and permission from Wendy), I found them fun and even started to look forward to my post-work workout. LOVE this!

From participating in this challenge I learned a few invaluable things. First, when it comes to my weight, I live by accountability. I will continue to take a weekly picture and my measurements to keep an eye on my progress and to ensure I don’t ignore my health again. Food prep played a huge role in my success. A couple of hours on Sunday set the tone for nutritious eating throughout the week. Eating the occasional snack still happened but I accounted for it and didn’t beat myself up over the slip. Paying attention to my caloric intake and macros have also become habit and this is another form of accountability.

Finally, I want to thank Wendy and Kevin for providing this service as it really does work if you are dedicated and trust the process. Going to the gym regularly and proper nutrition have once again become a fundamental part of my lifestyle. Although the challenge is over, the residual effect is that I intend to improve; to keep going, become more knowledgeable about nutrition and weight training and to become the strongest and healthiest version of myself yet. 

How Chiropractic Care Helps: Introducing Michael Jordan

His biography on the National Basketball Association’s (NBA’s) official website reads, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” He’s won 2 Olympic gold medals, helped lead his team to NBA championships six times (5 of those times as Most Valuable Player), he’s a ten-time NBA high scorer, has been named to 14 All-Star teams, and is a Basketball Hall of Fame member.

For all of those accomplishments, however, one of the things that stand out about Michael Jordan is that he doesn’t rest on his laurels. He gets better by analyzing his potential faults or weaknesses and eliminating them. So he’s always striving to reach his full potential and improving his performance. And chiropractic care has played a part in this process. Michael Jordan himself puts it this way: “I didn’t know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I’ve been in chiropractic, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds both mentally and physically.”

With this statement, Jordan has joined the long list of elite athletes who have recently added their voices to a “Get Adjusted” campaign. This campaign is designed to increase the public’s awareness of chiropractic and its application to sport. Other athletes who have made similar statements include Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Aaron Rogers, Emmitt Smith, Joe Montana, Evander Holyfield, Jerry Rice, Dan O’Brien, and Wayne Gretzky.

When you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense that chiropractic care is being used so extensively by athletes. Chiropractic care is a perfect match for the rigors of high-level training and competition, which place extreme demands on athletes’ bodies-particularly on their musculoskeletal systems. Olympians from around the world have had chiropractic care available to them at Olympic Polyclinics for years. And major professional sports franchises from baseball to football and basketball have relied on team chiropractors to keep their star players healthy and performing at their best. Injury is always a possibility, so athletes and their coaches place a premium on prevention as well as smart approaches to recovery and rehabilitation. Chiropractic care, with its drug-free, surgery-free emphasis on helping the body heal itself, fits well into this demanding environment.

For Michael Jordan, the benefits of chiropractic care have been long-lasting and have followed him off the basketball court. He’s been very vocal about how much chiropractic care has improved not only his basketball performance, but also his golf game. His personal experience echoes the results of a study performed at the Titleist Performance Institute in which golfers were measured driving off the tee both before and after chiropractic adjustments. The group receiving chiropractic care improved their drive distance after every treatment.

So whether you’re a professional athlete or just a weekend warrior, give your chiropractor a call and ask about sports medicine techniques that can help you stay healthy, recover from injuries faster and more completely, and improve your performance!

By: Ribley Family Chiropractic Marketing

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Trending on Shaw Interview with Dr. Kevin Ashby

Please tune in to Shaw Channel 10 (Calgary) at 10:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2014 where Dr. Kevin Ashby will be discussing the history of the Natural Physique & Athletics Association (NPAA).  He will also recap the successful NPAA Canada Championships & Magnum Instincts Pro Show, which took place at the University Theatre (University of Calgary) on November 8, 2014!  Congratulations to all the Team Endurance Athletes who competed very well in this event!  All of the athletes were inspiring and deserve tremendous praise for the hard work they put on display that day.  This Is Our Sport! 

For more information, please go to http://shaw.ca/ShawTV/Calgary/Shows/TrendingOnShaw/ or click "here"

Flexibility and Yoga Camp

Loosen up your stiff joints and tight muscles with our flexibility and yoga bootcamp!

Endurance is proud to present this 45 minute class dedicated to increasing your range of motion and performance and reduce chance of injuries!  Learn some great stretches to relieve your sore muscles and gain flexibility with some great yoga inspiration! 

Who: Lara Schamotta
What: Stretching, flexibility, yoga and relaxation
When: Fridays
Start date: March 6, 2015
End Date: April 10, 2015
Time: 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm 
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $140.00 
Things to bring: Yoga mat & water

All are welcome to join the class after January 16!  There are only two spots left! 

Click here to register or call us at 403-265-8383. You may also register online here.  Limit 6 people per class!

Mama said knock you out.

E8 Fit camps are back with a great way to burn off those holiday calories!

Endurance hosts for the first time ever a high energy Muay Thai fitness bootcamp for clients of all fitness levels.  This 50 minute intense workout involves Muay thai, kickboxing, core, and abs. 

Muay Thai and kickboxing, both contact sports, can be used for self-defense and general fitness.Muay Thai, which orginated in Thailand, is also known as the "the art of eight limbs," mainly because it uses both knees, hands, legs, and elbows to attack their opponent. Almost every action made during Muay Thai requires the movement of the entire body which is perfect for a full body workout!

Kickboxing was developed from Muay Thai, boxing, and karate, or also known as a hybrid martial art. This sport of defence and attack involes both punching, with boxing gloves, and kicking with bare feet. 

Jason Meller Can Fit Pro

Jason Meller is a Muay Thai Kickboxing instructor and fighter with Team Smandych Muay Thai here in Calgary.  Jason has been training and competing in  Muay Thai and Kickboxing for a little over 9 years now.  His travels have led him to train and compete in Canada, United States and Thailand.  He is well versed in training people for whatever that individual's goals may be.  Jason's knowledge of Muay Thai and Kickboxing allows him to alter training sessions to suit the training environment.  Weather looking for a new form of exercise, just wanting to tone up or maybe thinking of competing, a Muay Thai Kickboxing workout can generate quick results for every individual.  Along with Jason's experience with Muay Thai and Kickboxing he is also a massage therapist and certified Canfit Pro group fitness instructor.

Where: Endurance on 8th Health Centre Studio
When: Mondays & Wednesdays 
Time: 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm 
Start Date: August 25, 2014
End Date: Oct 1, 2014
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $140.00 + the purchase of gloves

Each class is limited to 5-6 people so hurry! Click here to register or call us at 403-265-8383 to save your spot.  You may also register online here.