by Yard Athletics – July 10th, 2019 #YARDWORK2019 is approaching faster than a cheetah on rollerblades. Registration is now almost 75% full, so we want to make sure everyone that’s planning to come is signed up with their team ASAP ! We’ve heard from lots of people saying they have a team together and will “sign up later this week”… … Read More
Yard Work 2019!! JULY 20TH @ UBC THUNDERBIRD STADIUM
by Yard Athletics – June 26th, 2019 The time has come! Yard Athletics is pleased to officially go live with “Yard Work 2019” at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium, Saturday July 20th. We are thrilled to once again partner with lululemon on this amazing day, with all proceeds going towards KidSport BC. Below are all the details you’ll need, including a link … Read More
What is “Resistant Starch”?
By Henry Gould – June 11th, 2019 The last few years have seen a huge uptick in a number of health and wellness trends, including stuff like ketogenic diets, fermented foods, intermittent fasting and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Some we’ve covered on this blog before; others like intermittent fasting seem worthy of a longer discussion in the future. One … Read More
INTERVIEW: Yard Athletics X Blonyx
By Yard Athletics – June 7th, 2019 For the last several months, Yard Athletics founder Ilan Cumberbirch has been teamed up with Blonyx nutritional supplements as a brand ambassador, helping to get the word out on their great line of products specialized for the #YardHard athlete out there. Today we have the pleasure of chatting with John Abreu, director of … Read More
MAY SUMMER SHRED STARTS TODAY!!!
By Yard Athletics – May 1st, 2019 The Yard Athletics Summer Shred train keeps rollin on down the line! It’s gaining momentum, an unstoppable juggernaut, ready to blast through that winter weight and shred all participants into chiseled marble statues. April’s Summer Shred sale was a massive success, so we are back for May with one little change – no … Read More
20 Questions w/ Kelly Lamb & Phil Cabrita, AKA DJ Flipout
By Yard Athletics – April 26th, 2019 We are BACK with a very special 20 Questions this week! In our humble opinion this series has only been getting better and better, and it’s all due to our #YardHard community and their involvement. Want to get featured?? Drop us a line! info@yardathletics.ca Today we have the special pleasure of introducing Kelly … Read More
Sleep: The Secret Weapon Of A Healthy Lifestyle
By Henry Gould – April 19th, 2019 As we approach the Easter Long Weekend, I’m sure many of you are counting on sleeping in a few extra mornings. Turns out that extra time on the pillow is very, very important for our overall health, both in terms of short-term gains (rest and recovery) as well long term general health. A … Read More
Study: A Diet Lacking In These Foods Could Be Killing Us…
By Henry Gould – April 11th, 2019 First they tell us eggs will kill us, then they tell us they’re good again, then back and forth and back and forth… same with alcohol, lard, bread, coconut oil. It’s enough to make you give up and just drink Soylent for all 3 meals. Instead of reporting back on another article saying … Read More
20 Questions w/ Anna Farrant & Jordan Bowers of All-City Athletics
By Yard Athletics – April 5th, 2019 Oh baby, do we have a special edition of 20 Questions for you today. Obviously we are #YardHard faithful at heart, but that doesn’t mean we don’t put the weights down every once in a while and get a sweat somewhere else. All-City Athletics is a perfect example of that “somewhere else”. Introducing … Read More
The Myths of Weightlifting: Part 4 w/ Ilan Cumberbirch
By Yard Athletics – April 2nd, 2019 Folks, April Fool’s was yesterday, so it’s time to cut out the jokes, pranks, lies, and most of all, the MYTHS that turned our day upside down (yes, we fell for pretty much all of them including the LA Times trolling New York saying they had an “emerging” restaurant scene). But fitness myths?? … Read More