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Staying Active as We Age: Mobility and Stability for Seniors This blog is by Hayley, a Health & Fitness student at Medix College doing her placement internship here at The Markham Gym. As part of my studies, I am learning about the importance of exercise, mobility, stability, strength and helping people stay active throughout different
How Does Ankle Pain Correlate To The Ability to Overhead Squat? Have you ever wondered why squatting feels difficult for you? Maybe you have noticed that you struggle with your squat, especially if you have a history of ankle pain or injuries. Luckily, the overhead squat is a great exercise that can measure to see
How to Cut Body Weight Without Giving Up Sugar During The Candy Season. It’s October! Candy season! Halloween time; trick or treat time! Pumpkin pies, lattes, and desserts of all sorts. This season usually brings some challenges to maintain healthy and fit. October can be tough when you’re trying to lose weight. Candy shows up
Gym’ing in Markham: September 2026 Hey! Well here we go September 2026! Can you believe it Markham? Can you believe it, Stouffville? Scarborough! North York and Richmond Hill! All of York Region and the Greater Toronto Area is definitely ready for September 2026! Are you? We would love to help and be a part of that journey!
Markham, Are You Ready for the Honda Indy? It is Ontario’s fastest festival! Literally. And it’s coming to Markham! So close to The Markham Gym. A day for fun, thrills and racing! Now, if you plan to come to Markham to celebrate this event, we recommend a few other things to do that’s convenient and
Building Strength, Mobility, and Confidence at The Markham Gym Having become a new personal trainer at The Markham Gym, I have been able to gather a lot of knowledge training my particular client weekly. We follow a very clear program which is aimed at developing my client’s strength, improving mobility, and some focus on fat
How We Improve Posture at The Markham Gym Working with my client in The Markham Gym has made me realize the significance of posture in terms of strength, performance, and in everyday activities. Posture is not just about standing straight; rather, it is about maintaining stability in the body through the coordination of muscle groups.
Starting My Journey as a New Trainer at The Markham Gym One of the biggest steps I have taken on my fitness journey is becoming a new personal trainer at The Markham Gym. What started as a coop program, quickly transitioned, as I have just trained my very first client. I have learned a lot
