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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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! … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
What Would a Physio, a Chiropractor, and a Registered Massage Therapist Do To Help With Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain, and Lower Back Nerve Pain If you are from Markham and suffer from knee pain, shoulder discomfort, and/or lower back nerve pain, you can find it harder to move, train, and stay active. While proper exercise … Read more
Injury Prevention Tips for Knee Pain (ACL), Shoulder Pain (PINCHED NERVE), and Lower Back Nerve Pain (SCIATICA) Torn ACL An ACL tear is a common knee injury, where the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee is stretched, partially torn, or completely ruptured, usually due to sudden stops, jumping, or direct impact. Many people hear … Read more
