Monthly Archives: April 2011

Core Strength – The Power Source

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Chantale Bondoux: Recently I was reading an article that chronicled the evolution of the “Fitness Movement” through the decades, from the days of matching leg warmers and headbands and “cutesy’ instructors calling out “and 4 more … Continue reading →

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The “Dark Side” of the Fitness World – Part IV

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Mandy Jones, Canadian Fitness Champion Who the hell had I become??? I’d had fat permanently injected into my face and was now using hard drugs … all in the name of looking good. What was next … Continue reading →

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The “Dark Side” of the Fitness World Part III

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Mandy Jones, Canadian Fitness Champion: Part I of Mandy’s Story Part II of Mandy’s Story Finally the big day arrives…………..COMPETITION DAY! I set my alarm for 4 a.m. I have hours of preparation ahead of me … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Your Mind

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Susan Sly, DREAM TEAM Coach: “As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we … Continue reading →

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The ‘Dark Side’ of the Fitness World – Part II

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Mandy Jones, Canadian Fitness Champion: Read Part I of Mandy’s Story Finally the big day arrives…………..COMPETITION DAY! I set my alarm for 4 a.m. I have hours of preparation ahead of me before I even leave for the … Continue reading →

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Your Inner Voice

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Carole Matthews, DREAM TEAM Coach:   What is an inner voice? Do we all have one and even more puzzling, do our faithful pets possess this interesting gift?I remember a feeling of “awe” as a young child … Continue reading →

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The ‘Dark Side’ of the Fitness World – Part I

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Crystal

From the desk of Mandy Jones, Canadian Fitness Champion: I want to preface this series of articles that I’m writing for Crystal Andrus’ Blog by telling you that I love fitness … and the gym … and being in shape. … Continue reading →

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