I think we can all agree, any type of workout done to your favorite music is going to be better than one done in complete silence. Unless you’re someone who gains energy from the quiet void, chances are you have an energetic playlist lined up to get you through the grind. Yard Athletics coach Jocelyn Erickson recently told me she … Read More
TRANSFORMATIONS – Sam Shaw
Happy Monday to all the #YardHard faithful… we’ve got a special edition of TRANSFORMATIONS today, featuring none other than Yard Athletics coach Sam Shaw. Sam took part in the “Yard vs. The People” challenge, hoping to gain as much weight as he could in one month to beat Ilan Cumberbirch’s loss. That’s right folks, some of us out there can afford to … Read More
TRANSFORMATIONS – ANONYMOUS
Welcome to our latest installment of Transformations! Spotlighting the many #YardHard athletes who participated in the Yard vs. The People challenge, or who otherwise wanted to share their personal fitness journeys. Although our next feature would prefer remain anonymous, that doesn’t mean his story is any less impressive. “Mr. ______” had wanted a program to help lean down, which Ilan … Read More
Introducing guest blogger Natalie Cumberbirch w/ a recipe for #YardHard Coconut Peanut Energy Balls
Well hello everyone! Isn’t this exciting, Vancouver’s very own, Yard Athletics, is now blogging and I’ve been asked to write a little something for it! What a pleasure it is. For those of you who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Natalie, and I am Ilans younger sister. Since day one, I’ve always looked up to … Read More




