Fitness and Nutrition Tips
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health
1: There are so many different ways to take our workouts to the next level but we seem to get stuck in the same routine. Take some time to really explore all that your health club has to offer. Why not try a new kind of exercise that you don’t usually do to get different muscles working? A little push can make a big difference. www.elementsfitnesstoronto.com
2: In-home personal training could be a fast and effective way to get results. Having someone come to you means a hassle-free, no-excuses solution to your workout woes. www.puremotivationfitness.com
3: The most common mistake made by most trainees is under-eating. Muscle needs to be fed the proper nutrients. Skipping meals or not eating at least your basic metabolic requirements Read more
Bodylogix Supplements
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health
The myriad fitness regimes and supplements on the market, combined with frantic schedules, can make it difficult to find safe and effective, personalized health products.
A name that has provided the public with many of their healthcare needs over the years has now introduced the latest in innovative fitness. Shoppers Drug Mart has teamed up with Bodylogix to unveil a comprehensive line of healthy supplements that are tailored to busy businessmen, businesswomen, and parents on the go.
Bodylogix helps bring fitness into the future. By purchasing Bodylogix supplements at any Shoppers Drug Mart location, you also gain free access to www.bodylogix.com, where an online personal trainer and nutritionist will start a customized health and Read more
D&D Specialty Components Ltd.
December 3, 2009 by City Life Staff
Filed under Featured, Success Story
A time-honoured tradition of treating their customers like kin is what has made family-owned D&D Specialty Components Ltd. a machining industry front-runner for more than 20 years. A pledge of satisfaction and an emphasis on using only the highest graded equipment on the market are the nuts and bolts of their solid reputation. Offering advanced services in the manufacturing of custom CNC machining, screw machine parts and custom die cutting, D&D – an acronym for husband and wife duo Ganu and Dora Desai – are grateful for the relationships they have built. “We try to make long-lasting impressions and create relationships that are based on our customers’ needs,” says Ganu. This rapport has been built on trust. Trade workers all across North America put their safety in the hands of D&D. Producing hard hats that protect construction workers, tradespeople and high-rise window cleaners during perilous activities and making vital components Read more
Northern Karate Schools: Taking Karate to a Whole New Level
June 15, 2009 by Stephanie D'Angelo
Filed under Health
The ancient practice of the martial arts has transcended time, becoming a respected discipline and a leader in today’s health and fitness market.
A great way to gain strength and agility, martial arts can have a life-altering effect on both young and old, instilling the invaluable virtues of respect, commitment, and perseverance.
“Karate is much more than just kicking and punching; it takes ordinary people and shows them how to do extraordinary things,” says Cos Vona, a director of Northern Karate Schools. Read more
Body Blast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your Inner Health
June 15, 2009 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health

Private, personalized attention.
As a certified nutritionist, Linda Imbiscuso believes that every individual should tackle lifestyle change in a healthy way. “If a person lives with a health perspective instead of a weight perspective, they’ll be guaranteed quick results,” promises Linda, a health science specialist offering life-changing advice at one of Canada’s leading private personal training studios.
Specializing in the field of nutrition and fitness, Body Blast offers an ailment to the anxieties one may wrestle with when it comes to appearance, so that goals can be met in a safe, effective manner. With a priority on privacy and a personal approach to strength training, Body Blast makes it simple for you to reach your ambitions with confidence. “If you are healthy on the inside, you will look fantastic on the outside,” assures Linda. Read more
KJD Boxing: Bringing you the Fun in Fitness
June 15, 2009 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health

Left to Right: Deborah Messina, Ksenija Dias, owner and trainer, Shannon Ashukian, all at KJD Boxing & Fitness, punch through life’s obstacles.
Pump up your fire for fitness. Contrary to ordinary methods of weight loss and stereotypes of the uninviting dingy male dominating boxing gyms, KJD’s men and women’s boxing classes are geared for fitness (not for fighting). KJD, named after founder and trainer Ksenija Dias, offers classes in an enthusiastic studio setting that targets the entire body in 60 to 90 minute sessions. Read more
Structure Equals Function:Where Body Meets Soul
June 15, 2009 by Stephanie D'Angelo
Filed under Health
Deepak Chopra said that it is only through connecting mind and body that we can truly feel complete.
This is the mantra at Structure Equals Function, where owner Brett Mitsubata offers a revolutionary approach to holistic fitness in a private, warm, and welcoming atmosphere.
“Our muscles, bones, joints, and tendons make up the structure of our bodies, and this structure must equate to the function of our bodies,” says Mitsubata of the meaning behind the company’s name. “So if the structure is not working properly – because of an injury or alignment issue – then it’s not matching the function that it needs to perform, and thus must be balanced and repaired.” Read more
Pure FX Fitness Studios
August 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
The weather is changing as we begin a new season but don’t let that get you down: Fall into shape this autumn! For only *$45 you can turn a new leaf and begin a membership at Pure Fx Fitness Studios in Vaughan! *Conditions apply. Promotion for new members only. Applies to 1year memberships. Expires Oct 15, 2008. www.purefxfitness.com



















