Break The Plateau: Crush Your Fitness Goals at SVAC

Keep your goals in sight! Elevate your game with SVAC’s diverse fitness classes, heart rate technology, supportive community, certified personal trainers and upgraded and updated gym. Say goodbye to plateaus and hello to achieving your fitness goals!

DETERMINE YOUR FITNESS GOALS

The idea that fitness journeys must start on January 1st is NOT a hard and fast rule. At SVAC, we believe in starting whenever you’re ready! What are your fitness aspirations? Boosting endurance, building strength, or perhaps shedding weight? Maybe it’s about enhancing overall wellness or strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection? Setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—lays out a clear path to success, no matter when you begin. Whether it’s January 1st or any other day, our team is here to support you every step of the way!

AVOID THE PLATEAU

Embracing fitness goals isn’t just about a date on the calendar; it’s about your personal journey. You might aim to crush a marathon, conquer a yoga headstand, or simply make regular exercise a habit. It’s all about what resonates with you and aligns with your lifestyle. Don’t hesitate to mix it up—try a new class, explore different workout styles, or experiment with outdoor activities. The key to avoiding the plateau or burn out is finding what keeps YOU motivated and engaged on this path to a healthier you. 

Here are our 10 tips to help you avoid the dreaded plateau or burnout in your fitness journey:

Variety in Workouts: Add some variety into your workout split to help keep your routine engaging. Alternate between cardio, strength training, yoga, or outdoor activities to prevent monotony. SVAC offers over 200 weekly fitness classes. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding workouts, hot yoga sessions, or dynamic classes like spin, high fitness and pilates, there is something for everyone at SVAC.

Rest and Recovery: Rest between workouts is crucial! Allow your body time to recover and repair. Overtraining can lead to burnout and injury. Check out our massage chairs and infrared sauna in the changeroom to help boost your recovery after a hard workout.

Set Realistic Goals: Avoid setting overly ambitious goals that might overwhelm you. Start with achievable milestones, then progress gradually. An SVAC personal trainer can assist in identifying your fitness objectives and determining a roadmap to reach them. Find the perfect personal trainer for you! 

Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to signals your body sends. If you feel excessively fatigued or experience persistent soreness, consider taking a break or opting for lighter workouts.

Mindful Exercise: Practice mindfulness during workouts. Focus on the present moment, your body’s sensations, and the joy of movement rather than obsessing over results. Give a pilates class a try! Pilates offers an exceptional avenue for enhancing body awareness while focusing on mindfulness. Through its controlled movements and focus on breath, Pilates nurtures a deeper connection between the body and mind. 

Mix Up Your Routine: Change your workout routine periodically. Try new classes, different equipment, or varying intensities to keep things fresh. Discover a dynamic fitness experience with our newest ZONED In Class and the ever-popular Tabata, beloved by SVAC members. Guided by certified fitness professionals, these classes offer a diverse range of exercises and movements, utilizing various equipment in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Restorative Activities: Include activities that aid recovery, such as yoga, stretching, foam rolling, or meditation. Add these restorative classes into the mix:

• Stick Mobility: SVAC is proud to have Canada’s only Level 2 Stick Mobility Leader, Clare Newman. Stick Mobility seamlessly blends joint mobilization, strength enhancement, and profound fascial stretching, to increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and speed recovery. 
• • Tuesdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays 10:45am

• Fascial Maneuvers: Fascia, the thin connective tissue encasing organs, muscles, and more, also harbors emotions and accumulated trauma. Fascial maneuvers aid in releasing these stored emotions and trauma, fostering holistic healing and restoring balance in the body.

• Thursdays at 7:45pm
• Sound Healing and Meditation: During this short sound healing session participants will lie down in a supportive position allowing the sound waves of the singing bowls to penetrate and interact with their bodies. The experience is often described as deeply meditative, helping calm the mind, release tensions, and promote a sense of inner peace.

• • Mondays and Thursdays 10:45 – 11:45 am

Support System: Engage with the supportive SVAC fitness community or a workout buddy for motivation, accountability, and encouragement.

Balanced Nutrition: Proper nutrition is crucial for sustained energy and recovery. Ensure you’re consuming a balanced diet that complements your fitness routine. You need fuel and hydration to workout.

Reevaluate and Adjust: Regularly assess your goals and progress. Adjust your workout routine, goals, or schedule if needed to keep it sustainable and enjoyable.

GET THE STATS WITH A STYKU BODY SCAN

Get a detailed insight into your body and fitness status through a 3D Styku Scan. This cutting-edge tech provides comprehensive health screening and in-depth body composition analysis to kickstart your journey to a healthier you. The scan delivers detailed body measurements, comprehensive body composition insights (fat mass, lean mass, bone mass), and presents a 3D comparison of your body’s evolution and altered composition across scans.

Take advantage of this month’s BOGO deal on Styku Body Scans! Throughout the month of January, buy one Styku Scan and receive the second one FREE. We recommend using the second scan 3-4 months after the initial scan.

Learn more about the Styku Body Scan Here: The 3D Styku

NEW FITNESS CLASSES AT SVAC

To help avoid monotony in your fitness journey, SVAC is continually evolving both the gym floor and our fitness class offerings. Make sure you check out our newly updated gym floor as well as these newly added fitness classes in our brand new HIIT studio and our updated hot yoga studio:

• ZONED IN
• Blissology Series HOT 
• Candlelight Restorative Yoga HOT
• Fascial Maneuvers 
• Sound Healing and Meditation 
• Happy Hips
• HIIT Flow HOT 
• Yoga Flow HOT 
• Power Yoga HOT
• Happy Hour Flow HOT

PERSONAL TRAINING

Personal training at SVAC offers a tailored and focused approach to achieving your fitness aspirations. With expert guidance from certified trainers, you’ll receive a customized workout plan designed specifically to align with your goals, whatever they may be! These sessions provide personalized attention, ensuring proper form, technique, and motivation throughout your fitness journey. The trainers at SVAC act as mentors and motivators, providing not just exercises but also nutritional advice, lifestyle changes, and ongoing support, empowering you to stay committed, push yourself, and achieve your fitness milestones effectively and efficiently. All within their scope of practice and expertise. 

At SVAC, we’re here to celebrate every milestone and help you thrive on your unique fitness journey. Book your free personal training consultation today!