LIV North Inc. and Life Fitness, Family of Brands Join Forces for Canadian Market: LIV North is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Life Fitness. LIV North and Life Fitness are pleased to announce that they have signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the Life Fitness family of products in Canada. This agreement includes: Life Fitness, Cybex, SciFit, Hammer Strength, ICG and Brunswick products for both commercial and residential markets. It is the culmination of a long negotiation in order to provide the most customer oriented means of distributing Life Fitness products in Canada. “This strategic partnership allows LIV...
Preparing To Reopen Our Industry
Apple Fitness Stores and LIV North Inc. are working with all facilities in Canada to ensure proper steps are taken to prepare for reopening this summer. Below are some excellent resources from LIFE FITNESS providing reopening support tools. If you require any more assistance with fitness equipment feel free to call anyone of our commercial team for assistance. A full range of support tools from a variety of sources is available on our updated home screen at livnorth.com Reopening Support Portal The portal includes equipment and service guidelines, approved cleaners, and sample in-facility assets to welcome back exercisers Reopening eBook Like a guide or brochure, this...
The most versatile equipment for your gym
When creating a gym in a small space, versatility is key! Incorporating versatile equipment will allow you to get the most out of your space. When designing a small gym, look for pieces you can use in multiple different workouts or pieces that can be used to work different areas of your body. Save space by avoiding bulky equipment that only serves a single purpose. Exercise balls: are great for bodyweight workouts! They create a versatile surface on which to complete your exercises. Performing exercises on a ball will help you strengthen your core, improve your balance and strengthen stability...
7 Back to School Workout Tips
Summer is coming to an end and for many students that means less time, cooler weather and a lack of motivation. However, if you’re not a student, the end of summer may mean it’ s time to get back to your exercise routine after a busy summer. Whether you’re going back to school or your kids are, it can be difficult to stick to a consistent schedule. However, your physical health should always be a priority and should not be overlooked. Here are 7 back to school workout tips that will help you incorporate fitness into this busy season. 1....
How to Stay Motivated During Cardio Workouts
We’ve all heard it before; cardio is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it keep our heart, lungs and muscles healthy, but it improves our mental health. Researchers even recommend that the average adult gets a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. One way to reach this goal is by investing in a cardio exercise machine for your home. Investing in aerobic equipment helps you eliminate excuses and overcome roadblocks that keep you from exercising! So, if we know it’s an essential aspect of a healthy lifestyle then why is it so hard...
8 Workout Tips for When You’re Traveling
Spring break is just around the corner and after a long, frigid winter everyone is eager to get out of the cold! Feel healthy and confident this year by sticking to your fitness goals, even while on vacation. After all, you don’t let all your hard work go to waste by overindulging. Stay on track with your fitness journey by following these simple travel workout tips. 1. Bring your exercise clothes– Travel workout tips #1, bring your workout clothes and shoes! This is an obvious but essential step to staying on the top of your game. Being comfortable and ready...
5 Pieces of Home Gym Equipment That Will Revolution Your Workout
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise! When life gets busy it can be difficult to stick with a fitness routine. Put your personal health first by investing in home gym equipment. A home gym is a great option for people with hectic schedules, it means no excuses! Creating a workout space may seem like a daunting task. When creating your dream home gym, we suggest investing in timeless pieces of versatile equipment. Below we outline some of our top picks for creating an effective home gym. Investing in several basics builds a solid...
Why Active Recovery is an Essential Part of Any Fitness Routine
Active Recovery: Recovery is an essential aspect of any training routine and should be incorporated into your weekly fitness schedule. It is important because It gives your muscles a chance to repair and strengthen themselves before your next gym session. Allowing your body to recover will replenish your energy stores and enable you to crush your next workout. We know it can be difficult to take a day off, especially when you’re hitting your grove. However, engaging in active recovery will pay off in the long run! Active Recovery vs. Passive Recovery: Passive recovery: Passive recovery simply means no activity....
The Top 2019 Fitness Trends | Apple Fitness Store
It’s that time of year again! The ACSM’s annual survey of worldwide 2019 fitness trends. The ACSM has been running this survey for the last 13 years and each year they update their survey to accurately represent the fitness community’s interests! This year’s survey received 2,038 responses from professionals across the globe. This survey is extremely helpful for gyms and health clubs to gauge interests in the upcoming year. This can help them plan programming and gage what is important to their patrons! Here are the 2019 fitness trends: 1. Wearable Technology This trend topped the charts in 2016 and...
Our Top Winter Fitness Tips
The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler and unfortunately, workout motivation is lacking! Knowing that we have many months of oversized clothing and good food ahead of us doesn’t exactly get us excited to hit the gym! We’re hoping these winter fitness tips will give you the boost you need to continue on your fitness journey. But winter workouts don’t have to be dull. It is the perfect time to try out new exercises and activities! Here are some tips to make your winter fitness fun! Try Something New: The changing weather offers you an opportunity...