About Jason

Jason is the Director of Retail Operations for Fitness Town. He has been in the fitness industry since 1992. Prior to joining the ranks of Fitness Town in 1997, Jason worked for a number of years as a Certified Personal Trainer. After acquiring his certification from the UBC Kelowna campus, Jason has had the opportunity to work with many individuals from every walk of life. From those looking to sharpen their competitive edge in sports, to those looking to start their quest to live a healthier lifestyle. "If there is one thing that I have learned from my years as a fitness trainer, and a fitness equipment expert, it's that while people may have similar goals, how they go about achieving those goals can be, and sometimes needs to be very different. As a personal trainer and fitness equipment expert, it's my job to help find the right piece of equipment for YOU and YOUR needs." For all your fitness needs, contact Jason at jasonminion@fitnesstown.ca.
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Crossfit Workout of Day: “Nancy”

After a long lay off due to a cold / flu / cold, I’m back at it. Feels good to be back,  but boy do I feel out of shape. “Nancy” 5 rounds for time of: 400 meter run 95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps (25:46) *This was my first time doing overhead squats, so [...]

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Goal-Centric Training

*Special thanks go out to our very loyal Port Coquitlam location client, and now guest blogger, Simon Warner. Thanks Simon! Goal-Centric Training By Simon Warner, C.S.C.S. This morning I got into my car and drove my daughter to school. I had a destination in mind before I got into my car. This is probably true [...]

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Crossfit WOD Oct. 21/10

Warm up:  (4 rounds) 20 x 20″ Box step-ups 15 x ab mat sit-ups 10 x Push-ups W.O.D. 20 x Double Unders, 20 x Turkish getup’s (10 each arm) with 45lbs Olympic bar 30 x Double Unders, 18 x Turkish getup’s (9 each arm) with 45lbs Olympic bar 40 x Double Unders, 16 x Turkish [...]

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NEW Product Review: Alpha Strong sandbag training

This blog entry & photos are courtesy of Victor Jeon of Caveman Strength & Conditioning.  ~  Thanks Vic!!! The term “functional training” has been used quite frequently in the last few years.  Functional training could refer to something as simple as mutiplanar movements or as complex as balancing on a Swiss ball on one foot [...]

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Are you ALPHA Strong?

Check out the latest from Alpha Strong Fitness Equipment. Alpha Strong equipment is exactly what the name implies – strong, functional, versatile, the #1 sandbag/equipment currently available. As a team, Alpha Strong intends to continue building and creating the most innovative alternative fitness equipment for individual fitness enthusiasts, athletes, coaches, trainers, firefighters, police, and armed [...]

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Crossfit WOD Aug. 30/10

With a 45 pound barbell, 21-15- and 9 reps for time of: Turkish Get-ups, alternating arms Sots press (16:05) Click Image Below – for example of barbell Turkish get-up Click Image Below – example of sots press using kettlebels. “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses–behind the lines, in the gym, and [...]

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Crossfit WOD Aug. 25/10

For time: Row 500 meters 115 pound Push press, 21 reps Row 500 meters 115 pound Push press, 18 reps Row 500 meters 115 pound Push press, 15 reps Row 500 meters 115 pound Push press, 12 reps (21:16) Push Press – click image for “how to” video

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Canker Sores – A Real Pain in the Mouth

Canker Sores – A Real Pain in the Mouth Better Life Experts | August 11, 2010 Canker sores are small ulcers that appear in the mouth or on the inner lips and are caused by a number of factors. Canker sores are not contagious and are generally the result of inflammation rather than infection. They [...]

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A healthier way to spend your tax return!

According to taxback.com, the average Canadian receives a tax refund of around$750.  Want to know some Healthy ways to spend that money? Set up the Garage Gym with a rack, bar, weights, and a gym ball. 3 Pairs of Lululemon pants, 2 pairs of shorts, a jacket and a couple shirts…but what about the exercise [...]

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Crossfit July 25/10 “ANGIE”

“Angie” For Time – Complete all reps of each exercise before moving to the next. For time: 100 Pull-ups 100 Push-ups 100 Sit-ups 100 Squats (as Rx’d 31:35) To be honest, I thought this one was going to be a lot easier than it was.  I tore a callus off last workout so doing pull-ups [...]

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