Tools and Lenses – an Instructor Spotlight by Dr. Benjamin J. Stevens

By | June 3rd, 2021|Categories: Core, Corrective Exercise, HIIT & Specialized Training, Instructor Spotlight, Loaded Movement, Mobility & Movement, Motivation, Professional Development & Client Interaction|

When I first started training clients in my teenage years, I had this very specific perception of how I would get better at my job. I wanted to be one of the best there was! [...]

Overhead Mobility: Inhibitory Techniques

By | May 21st, 2021|Categories: Core, Corrective Exercise, Mobility & Movement, Warm Up|

Welcome to a 4-part mini-series on the Corrective Exercise protocol for Overhead Mobility. In this series, I will break down the 4-stage Corrective Exercise Continuum (CEC) for the "arms fall forward" movement-compensation observed in [...]

Avoid Stress-Related Injuries this Summer

By | May 12th, 2021|Categories: Caradiovasular Health, Corrective Exercise, Mobility & Movement, Warm Up|

 Who doesn't love a good morning run through the forest? Or perhaps a beautiful summer hike with family and friends. On rare occasions, fewer things are more cathartic than floating on a lake or [...]

Grow Your Calves! Learning About the Gastrocnemius

By | April 30th, 2021|Categories: Corrective Exercise, Loaded Movement, Mobility & Movement, Student Spotlights|

Students get practice in many skills that are needed in a fitness career, including building their brand and writing content. Check out this great blog about the gastrocnemius by recent graduate Tom Marsh. He did a [...]

Learning from a Pandemic

By | April 29th, 2021|Categories: Instructor Spotlight, Motivation, Professional Development & Client Interaction|Tags: , , , , , , , |

We are THRILLED to be welcoming a new instructor to the team - BCPTI graduate Kim Tasin! She completed our program in 2019 and has worked as a trainer while completing her BSc Kinesiology at [...]

Reflecting On A Pandemic Year – Josh

By | March 30th, 2021|Categories: Instructor Spotlight, Motivation, Professional Development & Client Interaction|Tags: , , , , , , , |

As I reflect and write this article, it has been a full 365 days since COVID-based restrictions shut doors in most communities. Initially, it was a fearful time for many. But, as it normally goes with stressful [...]