As Chief Operating Officer and a partner of Fitness Town Inc, Dai Manuel oversees the daily operations of 8 retail stores and 2 commercial divisions. His focus is simple – provide mid to high-end fitness solutions for residential and commercial clients by guaranteeing top quality products and expert services at extremely competitive prices. Complementing the equipment business, Dai provides his clients with education on the importance of proper nutrition supplementation, and services them via his on-line store, www.eathealthynow.ca Dai’s driving goal is to impact and empower people to improve their bodies and minds, inside and out, allowing for longer, more enjoyable lives resulting in personal growth. He is always open to discussing health, fitness, nutrition and training with anyone desiring to change or improve. Dai can be reached Mondays through Fridays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at (604) 787-7938 or at daimauel@fitnesstown.ca
The amount of sleep you get can directly affect your body weight and your ability to perform to your maximum while working out. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep is essential for a person’s health and well-being. Unfortunately, reports show that catching some zzz’s has become a luxury for many Americans rather than a priority.
Hydration before, during and after exercise is crucial and is often affected by the type of physical activity you are engaging in. To ensure that you’re properly hydrating with the right type of drink for your type of workout, the exercise experts at Fitness Town and Life Fitness suggest these three drink tips:
What began as a two-person effort in last year’s Adventure Challenge has grown into a solid team of seven, after more Peninsula women caught wind of the September fundraiser and jumped onboard.
Everyone dreams of having abs of steal. Often referred to as a six-pack, toned abdominal muscles take true effort to achieve. It requires specific muscle sculpting that targets your core combined with intense cardio to burn off any layers of fat covering your muscles.
Just getting through the work day, the school day, and other obligations can leave you and your teenage kids feeling pressed for time. Are you both finding it hard to fit in fitness? According to the U.S. National Association for Sport and Physical Education, children should accumulate at least 60 minutes, and up to several hours, of age-appropriate physical activity on all or most days of the week. Getting your child to enjoy exercise and movement doesn’t have to be a fancy or expensive proposition.
A local scientist has found the ancestors of modern humans may have used tools a million years before scientists…
Most of the time getting things done faster is often rewarded, but this is not always true when it comes to strength training. Going slow has been proven to be the best method for building strength and definition. Here are a couple of key reasons why from the experts at Fitness Town and Life Fitness:
Whenever the Playing For Change Band takes the stage, there is always a tremendous amount of love and energy in the air. For this very special performance it was even more palpable, as the band was joined by many of our friends featured in our various Songs Around the World: Tula’s amazing vocals, Roberto Luti playing the National steel slide guitar, Francois Viguie on the bongos, Stefano Tomaselli on the sax, Venkat playing the tablas, and the beautiful choir vocals of Sinamuva.
This performance served as a powerful milestone in the evolution of Playing For Change. Seeing so many talented musicians from all different cultures and walks of life united on stage for this very special night was a physical manifestation of our mission: to connect the world and bring peace through music.
