WOD

I wanted to give a quick shout-out to all of you, because you are seriously the best. I've never run ads or offered special discounts for new members, and here’s why: I think it's unfair to all of you who have been loyal from the start. My focus is always on you and your success. When you crush your goals, you become my best advertising! Seriously, you’re all walking, talking billboards of awesome. 😎

Speaking of which, a little reminder about our referral program:

• If you have a friend who's been curious about trying a class, tell them to get in touch with me directly. I'll get them set up with a free first week to test the waters.

• And if they decide to join our little family with a monthly membership, just have them drop your name. I'll hook you up with $50. It’s basically free money for being a great…

Feast for a Cause: Support Youturn at the Harvest Feast of Fall!

Hey Bytown,

As the leaves begin to turn and the air gets crisp, it's a wonderful time to not only focus on our fitness goals but also to give back to our community. We're thrilled to announce that we're once again supporting the Harvest Feast of Fall, a fantastic event that combines delicious food with a truly impactful cause.

For those who might not know, the Harvest Feast of Fall is a unique culinary experience right here in Ottawa. It brings together talented local chefs, beverage artisans, and food producers to create an unforgettable evening celebrating the bounty of the season. Think incredible dishes, delightful drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere – all for a purpose close to our hearts.

The best part? All proceeds from this event go directly to Youturn Youth Support Services. Youturn is an incredible…

REMINDER: We will have limited hours on Labour Day. Enjoy the long weekend with friends or family if you can’t make it in. If you can make it it, be prepared for punishment from Coach Juan.

I got asked on the AMA about creatine. I have posted positive reviews of creatine for a long time and it is the only supplement that I think EVERYONE should be taking. Active or not, young or old, male or female. Everyone should be taking creatine. The medical research on it is vastly superior to any other product on the market. It has been studied for decades and they keep finding more benefits from it and still not found any negative effects.

It should be as important as drinking your 8 glasses of water a day. If you care about your health, you should be taking some. Now marketing companies are savvy to this…

REMINDER: This coming Monday is Labour Day. We will have limited hours.

I have a small favour to ask of you all, and it's something that will make our gym community even better.

As you know, you all work incredibly hard, and I'd love to show off your progress, highlight your achievements, and just generally celebrate the awesome, fun, and often goofy moments that happen in the gym every day.

But here's the thing: as your coach, I am a terrible photographer. A major, documented weakness of mine. My focus is entirely on coaching you and getting you through your workout, so by the end of the day, I've completely forgotten to take a single picture. I barely even remember to take pictures of my own kids!

So, I'm passing the baton to you. I'd love it if you could become our official gym photographers! If you take any pictures…