Strength Training During Menopause – Why You Need It NOW!

As a healthcare worker, Tisha's last 12 months have been through hell and back and it's not over yet. But here she reflects on how quickly her state of mind can change now that the gym has reopened.

Neda was looking for a new routine and changes to her health. At 25lbs lost already, she's half way to her goal and all the way in on confidence!

It seems everyone these days are seeking the quick fix. In reality, there is no quick fix. There's only hard work, dedication and the results will come. Karen and Jason are examples of a family diving head first into a long term lifestyle. The results speak for themselves.

John shares his journey to finding confidence in all areas of life with the impact on him mentally, emotionally, and physically.

When a client walks through the door, they aren't judged on their abilities, but their determination and effort. Coach Annie shares this heartwarming story of her client Pam who changed her life and those around her, including Annie's.

Samreen began at FirePower ahead of her time. She was the lone teenager in a sea of thirty to forty-something year old athletes. She had no one to relate to. She had never participated in any physical challenge; CrossFit was her introduction. Despite being out of place and over challenged Samreen had a determination and kindness that was unparalleled.

Today we are honoured to bring you the final instalment in our 2019 campaign we called Fitness Is Who I Am. We’ve spent the last 8 months bringing you stories of amazing members who have made fitness part of their lives; beyond classes, beyond squats, thrusters and burpees; beyond the cosmetic or weightloss outer self; and beyond themselves.

"FirePower has been by my side through the worst time of my life and for that I am forever grateful. Any time I speak or think of FirePower I smile."

Maria joined FirePower 8 years ago when she was 16 years old, way before we had a varsity program. With the soul of a lamb but the heart of a lion, she soon became everyone’s favourite “Little Maria”. Here's her story of how fitness has influenced her life.

After learning that his driver’s license had been suspended for medical reasons and that all of his retirement plans were now on hold, Jon (62 years old) joined FirePower in February 2019. He decided to take advantage of the fact that he was “stranded in Milton”, got his mountain bike tuned up and peddled over to FirePower. His new project was himself!

Our campaign of Fitness Is Who I Am aims to showcase our members who are using their fitness outside the gym to shape their lives. Beyond CrossFit and the rugby field, the Jones family shows us it doesn’t stop there!

For most, fitness is simply a way to stay healthy, to maintain a reasonable body weight, ward off disease, or simply look good for their partner. For Coach BrianKay (“BK”), fitness has an entirely different meaning: to save his life and those around him.

We are wonderfully excited to present the next in our series Fitness Is Who I Am. ‍ We are beyond proud of his accomplishments inside the gym, but more inspired by his pursuit of humanity outside the gym and across the globe.

Fitness isn’t something you do; it’s who you are. It’s the lens of of how you see yourself in the world. For some it’s your lifeline to keep your sanity while for others it’s a health necessity to keep you alive. Here's Andrea's story of how fitness influences her life decisions.

FirePower's vision is to 'Reconnect Families Through Sport', and this is one of my fav examples.

David has been FirePower member for close to 3 years now. Despite a long list of physical injuries and limitations, he's proof that with determination, precision coaching and time served, he can rebuild himself to a new level of athlete!

Katie & her husband Stuart are members at FirePower. This past week she earned her "100 Shirt" and wrote this post on her FaceBook. With her permission, we couldn't be more proud to share it!

I was a mid-30s Dad looking to step out of my comfort zone and try some new stuff. Years later I have a list of personal accomplishments that I would have never thought possible and more importantly I’ve found a second home/family.

In 10 short months, this FirePower Varsity athlete transformed his physical self, gained confidence and is inspired his family along the way!

Sometimes life takes you places you never anticipated. A little piece of FirePower will be traveling half way across the globe for a while. Rodd Olmstead, dubbed the "Mayor of 6am", will be heading to Japan for a year. Here's his message to the community.

3719. That’s how many days of FirePower since Day 1. That’s almost four thousand days of cool gym happenings, recollections, and memories. But sometimes, random moments stick in my brain like it was yesterday. There is one moment that has stuck with me for years...

Tammy and her husband Jay came to FirePower in 2008 seeking weightloss but found so much more. Close to a decade later, “Mighty Mouse” is seeing strength and benchmark workout improvements, and still finding joy in the same community.

Trying to lose weight on your own? How do you sift through all the clutter of fad diets, friends’ advice, what used to work, aging and more? You get a NUTRITION COACH! Just like a personal trainer, but specifically for nutrition. As we close out our first 4-week challenge of 2016, Christine sent me her eye-opening experience.

Youth Fitness & Training series is NOW OPEN for fall registrations. Join us for recreation group classes or our advanced series of classes for next level athletes. All are welcome.

In support of Youth Mental Health, we are seeking nominations for 4 local teens who could use a little help with training costs.

We are turning 15 and sharing a gift with you!!! Join us for the Lazy Macros Summer Kickstart for the month of June.

4-week morning programs to help gain strength, conditioning, endurance and more!

FirePower 3.0! A new home for a new year. After an exhaustive search, we finally have a new place to call home.

Starting a new exercise or nutrition program soon? These are some of the biggest mistakes we see new folks making! Going in with the right attitude and expectations is key to a successful venture. Let us know if there are any big ones we missed.

Are you just finding your way back to exercise after a few years? Been away from FirePower for a while? Hopefully this helps with a little perspective on what we see...

If you’ve been away from the gym for 6 months due to COVID or 6 years because life got in the way, right now is a great time for anyone to reintroduce the gym into their workout routine!

To ensure we can stay open as a business to serve our community, we must comply with this temporary measure required by the government.

Fall details are here! Check out the new adult class schedule, register for youth programs or let us help you restart your fitness program.

A running course for runners and athletes alike. Whether you’ve been running for decades or just beginning, this program is for you!

Here we go again! Reopening from Lockdown #3 with outdoor classes, speciality programs and more!

Last year tried to break us; but still we rise. The lockdown tried to challenge us; but still we rise. This year is trying to change us; but still we rise.

Waiting for the reopening orders, but in the meantime...

Instead of a total solution magic bullet, what small action can move you closer to where you want to be? Then repeat, and repeat. And repeat.

Like a lighthouse guides a ship, we exist to guide you safely through the storm.

What this new Public Health level means for FirePower members at this time.

We are continuing to operate following all HALTON Public Health Guidelines, but are taking some extra precautionary measures.

Welcome to Fall 2020 for current members, returning members, and new members! There are many program details, need to knows, information, and where to start's in this blog post.

As we begin Phase 3 in our local area, some things will change... but not for us just yet.

We began with a soft opening on Friday June 19th, operating outdoors based on Halton Public Health guidelines. To make sure things run smoothly we have put some guidelines in place.

If you’ve been away from the gym for 4 months due to Quarantine & Social-Distancing or 4 years or more because of any other reason, right now is a great time for anyone to reintroduce the gym into their workout routine!

We, the owners and staff stand for our personal truths and our philosophy “Nothing is stronger than family.”

We are committed to ensuring our space is 100 percent free of racism. ‍

If you thought the past 2 months was weird, we're about to bring you the next level of weird when we reopen!

FirePower's Youth Athlete "Power & Speed Summer Series" is a dynamic and engaging fitness program designed specifically for teenagers aged 12-17.

We often come up against barriers and obstacles that prevent us from making progress in our health efforts. Breaking through barriers or obstacles in your way is how to win. Don't aim at areas you'll get blocked. Find the gaps!

New To CrossFit? Here's What You Need To Know About The OPEN.

We are ready to turn things back up; to turn life back on, with passion, determination and focus.

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest teammate and Certified Nutrition Coach & Registered Holistic Nutritionist.

Our fitness needs change as we age - this small group program aims to help you begin a fitness regime in a safe and structured way under the guidance of an experienced coach.

If you are currently inactive or struggling to kickstart your fitness in the lockdown, start simple. Start here.

Starting or starting over with your fitness doesn't have to be complicated. We are experts in guiding you to a safe and progressive start. You only have 1 job to do...

How can you influence your next decade by modifying the people around you, daily actions and habits in your life today?

Get 5 weeks of boxing conditioning workouts with a coach plus 30 workouts to complete at home!

FirePower still has a solid group of competitive CrossFit athletes among us - and they need to be celebrated!

Great coaches don’t have to prove they’re the best player to gain the respect of their athletes.

Are you finding you've hit a wall with your current fitness regime? You're not alone.

We were recently acknowledged for our accomplishment as a business, but lets always remember why we do what we do.

New To CrossFit? Here's What You Need To Know About The OPEN.

Fitness doesn't define who you are outside the gym. It's a gateway to the confidence, energetic and fun ways you enjoy life!

Introducing "FirePower Cares". Our special way to share with you a resource of care and listening to the hurdles, challenges, and pressures of life that hold you back from greatness. We are blessed and thankful to have such a wonderful person in our community who cares so much about our members to offer help.

Coach Ryan tells us a little bit about his past and journey with fitness, food, and what brought him to where he is today. "I was on the heavier side in terms of bodyweight but didn’t think anything of it. I was always informed kids are allowed to be 'heavier' or 'built like a football player.' Boy…was I wrong about how football players were built."

That feeling when you have everything together and organized… How does this impact your self care, in particular, your nutrition and exercise patterns?

Success doesn't come from one moment in time. It's about the steps we take to reach our goals. Read more to take a closer look at building habits and how they contribute to your life.

The simple fact of the matter is that you don't suck as much as you think you do. You can do this. You are doing this. (from Words By Lisbeth)

We are all about TEAM at #teamfirepower. Sometimes you're carrying a teammate, and sometimes you're the one being carried. At the end of the day, it's all team member's level of combined effort, not just skill that makes the best teammates.

It is easy to find ourselves constantly thinking about goal setting but rarely taking action. Whether it’s improving our nutrition, working on a perfect squat, or trying to stress less about work, it’s easy when life gets busy to lose sight of these objectives. The best thing you can do is...

The beautiful thing about Crossfit is that anyone can do it. We consistently see many inspirational stories on social media reflecting the way athletes adjust movements or scale to fit their needs, and we LOVE IT! The question is, why can we appreciate the effort that others put in...

What if we told you that engaging in regular exercise could improve your parenting skills with one simple trick? It may seem surprising, but there is a fascinating connection between staying active and honing essential parenting abilities.

In fitness it is easy to get discouraged by the dreaded “scale” but the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

Submit your favourite recipes and get a bunch in return!

If your routine is in a rut, this kickstart will help you launch you back to healthy habits.

The 2021 Newbie Nutrition Kickstart starts January 18th. Get the support and accountability you need to change your nutrition and reach your goals with this 8-week program.

FP Nutrition Coach Maria Rueda shares her top 5 tips to enjoy the fall holiday season with family dinners, treats, temptations, and parties; all while staying true to your feeling your best.

Has your eating fallen off the rails since the shutdown? We got your back with a 4 week program to help!

You don’t need anything special to support your immune health. Healthy living and tweaks to your lifestyle are enough to help build your immunity.

World-renowned Executive Chef and FirePower CrossFitter Jason Bangerter is cooking up a storm at home these days. He's created a simple and healthy recipe for you to make at home that's quick, easy and hearty on the veggies!

Although right now we may be out a gym home, we are not out a family.

Small habits add up! After a successful New Year SMALL CHANGE CHALLENGE, we are BACK with more!

Mental Health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Just like physical health is more than just not being sick.

Introducing the SMALL CHANGE CHALLENGE. A a 4-week challenge with a twist!

Holiday stress lives in most of us, however not everyones' is driven by finding the perfect gifts or baking enough cookies...

FirePower Cares' partner Marleen Filimon shares her strategy to motivating yourself to get off your butt and make something of your day when your brain is trying to take you to the couch.

We are committed to bringing you insights and real-life strategies to help you manage your mental health as well as your physical health.

Social health is a strong predictor of overall health and well-being. It can provide you with a network of support that helps fend off loneliness, provides a sense of belonging in your community, and even helps protect your physical health.

A relationship review of the time so far between me and my new boyfriend...

Motivation might get you started, habit is what keeps you going...and a great community surrounding you!

When you choose to eat healthy or go to the gym regularly or sleep 8 hours a night, sometimes, we have to be prepared for all of those things to happen. The actions or words of those around us are constantly pulling us back towards our old habits.

Sometimes we become too obsessed with being “perfect” in our path to success. NO ONE IS PERFECT! This can cause utmost amounts of stress if a flexible mindset is not present. This stress can be amplified over the holidays as food at events and traffic may be outside of your control.

Get the facts about food safety!

If you are reading this, chances are you are a fitness addict. Non-fitness addicts don't understand your dedication and may sometimes even call it an obsession. However, even as dedicated as you may be, it is normal to go through slumps or feel unmotivated for small periods of time...

As hard as it is to believe, we are less than 2 months away from 2019 -- The New Year. The new year is the time when we set goals that we want to accomplish in the 12 months ahead of us. These goals are usually related to weight loss, travel, work, getting fit or focusing more on ourselves. These are what we plan to be our next steps in life.

The holidays go by in a blur and they can be some of our most memorable times and also some of our most stressful of times. Many people struggle this time of the year with their nutrition and fitness goals due to this stress.

NEXT START: June 6, 2023! Get a Fresh Start on Summer with this 4 week fitness & nutrition program. 3 workouts each week + nutrition program & support. Perfect for new and restarting members.

You can't out-train a bad diet. Let's spotlight your nutrition for 6 weeks with help every step of the way!

For the first time ever, FirePower is hosting an in-house powerlifting competition on Saturday December 3rd at 9:30AM. It will be run in two phases. First, to test your current strength benchmarks and second, a retest in the spring.

It's been 3 long years but it's finally coming back! The annual FirePower Thanksgiving Dinner for members and their families.

Join us this Saturday for a special FireFighter Workout in support of our FireFighter Appreciation Day!

The 2022 CrossFit Games season kicks off this week. Here's what all FP members need to know!

Let's use this lockdown to have a little fun! Join us for a connected way to move, laugh, share and WIN!

All are invited to join our virtual workout series to support our community.

We get knocked down, but we get up again; cause you're never gonna keep us down! Members, join us for this fun team-series event.

Here are 2 upcoming events to help you through these challenging times.

Join us for a Christmas Eve to remember! Workout with your friends and family while we cook breakfast for you!

FirePower Connects is a networking opportunity for all RCFP members.

Ready for this? The 2019 Open will feature a team challenge! She-Beasts vs Beer & Barbells...

Join us for a Christmas Eve to remember! Workout with your friends and family while we cook breakfast for you!

CrossFit HQ is hosting the Specialty Cert for anyone looking to become a CrossFit Kids Trainer.

Join us for the FirePower "28 Day Nutrition Fix". If you're ready to dial in your healthy eating after the summer, this program is for you!

A member's only partner competition!

They are coming back again this winter. Family Wods. Members are invited to join us on selected Sunday mornings and spend quality time with your kids.

Join us on Saturday, December 30th for an all inclusive, members only competition over the Holiday Season!

Team FirePower & Reebok Canada are proud to host elite CrossFit Games athlete & coach, Sam Dancer in one of his premier Canadian appearances!

Are someone looking to get into the Firefighting or First Responder line of work? This program will allow you to get loaded up and workout with all of the bunker gear and help you prepare for any test or courses that you might have coming up! Coached by active FireFighters.

FFAD 2017 is coming in September. A tad different than previous years - we are playing with some cool options, but running a mini-version at the Milton Fall Fair.

This Sunday is the 3rd and final Summer League event followed by a pot-luck chow-down! BBQ burgers will be generously provided by truLOCAL. 4pm-6pm wods. Eats afterwards!

All RCFP lady-members are invited to join us for a Wine & Wod. Workout first, then wine and potluck apps after!

Join Join Dr. Ryan DeBell from The Movement Fix for an exclusive hands-on all day workshop designed to immediately upgrade your ability to deconstruct and rebuild the squat, deadlift, and overhead lifts.

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