Taranis Athletics
#3-933 Ellery Street V9A 4R9 Victoria, BC, Canada

This is a great one that you can prep in bulk and freeze a bunch to take out later in the week. Plus it tastes delicious! Ingredients: 1 lb of lean ground turkey 2 1/2 cups of diced onion, tomato and peppers **you can use premade fresh salsa if desired... 1/2 cup of tomato sauce (no sugar added) 1 cup of shredded zucchini 2 cups of cooked quinoa 1 cup of shredded cheese 3 cloves of garlic diced 1/3 cup of avocado 1 T of chili powder 2 tsp of cumin fresh cilantro Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Saute garlic and turkey until cooked. Add spices and tomato mixture and simmer for a few minutes. 2. Next, add in the shredded zucchini and simmer for another few mins. 3. Add cooked quinoa and sauce. 4. Lightly grease a casserole pan and add meat and quinoa mixture. Top with cheese and chopped cilantro. 5. Bake at 350 for approx 15-20 mins or until the cheese is bubbly. 6. Portion into 4 servings and serve with avocado as desired. 1 serving= 478 calories 43C/ 32P/ 17.5F

Great work to members Tommy and Kelsey for their super strong deadlifts and great form! Comment below with a fist bump or high five for these guys!

I love this one for many reasons. It’s easy, you can freeze it and take it out for later in the week and most importantly, it’s delicious! Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry: (makes 6 servings)... Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breasts 3 Tbsp. curry powder mild 1 tsp. turmeric powder tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 2 15-oz. cans coconut milk lite or full fat 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 4 cups sweet potatoes peeled, cut into to 1-inch cubes 1 medium sweet onion finely diced Cilantro optional Directions: 1. Whisk together curry powder, turmeric, coriander, salt and sugar in a small bowl. 2. Pour all but 1 cup of coconut milk into the bottom of crockpot. Reserve remaining coconut milk until after curry is done cooking. 3. Add butter, garlic, and the seasoning ingredients. Stir to incorporate the seasonings. 4. Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker, making sure to submerge them in the liquid. 5. Add sweet potatoes and onions. Stir to combine. 6. Cover slow cooker and set to Low for 5-6 hours, or High for 4-5 hours. 7. Check on curry during the last hour of cooking and stir the ingredients if the curry is starting to stick to the sides. 8. Shred chicken using two forks during the last 30 minutes of cooking. 9. Pour in reserved 1 cup of coconut milk. Stir until well combined. 10. Turn off slow cooker and let rest for at least 20 minutes before serving. This will help thicken up the sauce. Serve chicken curry with basmati rice and additional cilantro, if desired, and enjoy! 1 serving= 356 cal 30C/ 19P/ 17F (with lite coconut milk and no rice) Recipe by Evolving Table

Member Highlight! This mother daughter duo, Jinelle and Brooke are doing awesome with their workouts! They're consistent, put in 100% effort and have a smile on their faces while doing so! Comment below with some virtual high fives for these two badass women!

We hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday! It’s been a year of change and adaptation and just like our muscles, we will make gains and come out stronger for having done all the work required!

These meatloaf muffins are seriously easy to make, high in protein and delicious! They’re great as a protein rich snack or as part of a meal. Ingredients... 1 pound 99% fat free ground turkey 1 pound 90% fat free ground turkey or ground sirloin 2 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk 1 packet low sodium McCormick Meatloaf Mix 1/3 cup chopped veggies (celery, peppers, onions) 1/3 cup panko A pinch Fresh basil Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Mix all ingredients together 3. Evenly proportion into muffin pan (makes 10-12) and bake for 18-22 minutes. 4. Enjoy! Recipe makes 12 servings. 1 meatloaf muffin= 120 calories 5C/ 18P/ 4F Recipe by Healthy Steps Nutrition

Coach Robyn came up with a great way to get in some extra fitness at home this holiday season! Read below for out 12 days of Christmas workout! This year we are going to do the workout over 12 days (at home). Adding in an exercise each day, just like the song. In order to do this by the 24th we will need to start on Sunday December 13th (Tomorrow!).... On the first day of Christmas..1 minute PLANK On the second day of Christmas2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the third day of Christmas ....3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the forth day or Christmas.4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the fifth day of Christmas..5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the sixth day of Christmas.6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the seventh day of Christmas...7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the eighth day of Christmas..8 PUSHUPS, 7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the ninth day of Christmas.9 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS/SIDE, 8 PUSHUPS , 7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the tenth day of Christmas.10 TUCK JUMPS, 9 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS/SIDE, 8 PUSHUPS , 7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the eleventh day of Christmas.11 DEADBUGS/SIDE, 10 TUCK JUMPS, 9 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS/SIDE, 8 PUSHUPS , 7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK On the twelfth day of Christmas.12 RUSSIAN TWISTS/SIDE, 11 DEADBUGS/SIDE, 10 TUCK JUMPS, 9 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS/SIDE, 8 PUSHUPS , 7JUMPING SQUATS, 6 HOLLOW ROCKS, 5 INCHWORMS, 4 WALKING LUNGES/LEG, 3 V-UP’S, 2 BURPEES, and 1 minute PLANK Who’s with us? Comment below or tag us in your daily workout posts! See more

Another annual tradition at Taranis, we gather donations of all kinds for the Victoria Women's Transition House. This year they are only accepting gift card donations so we've set up a donation box at the gym for those that feel they're able to contribute. Gift cards of any amount are accepted. I've also attached an image of some of their suggested stores that are most relevant to the needs of their shelter members. ... We know this is a tight year for many of us and don't expect you all to donate. If you're unable to but still want to help out, you can do so by spreading the word and sharing this post. Thank you all for your support, we love and appreciate you all!

An annual Taranis tradition, we're doing the cookie contest this year 2020 style! Start brainstorming those brilliant, tasty and creative cookie ideas and stay tuned for more info coming next week! ... #holidaycheer #cookiecontest #taranislife #taranisholidayparty #taranistradition #yyjfitness #yyjcommunity #taraniscommunity #cookiesarelife #showmethecookies #seriousjudging See more

Thanks so much for the kind review Kim, we love having you in our classes! The Taranis PPA program is phenomenal! Robyn is so well-informed and able to modify any workout to be manageable for anything from early pregnancy aches & pains to babywearing, and everything in-between. I have personally enjoyed the program both pre and post partum and have recommended it to every local Mom I know. -Kim K ... See more

Working with Margot has been a ton of fun and has been awesome to see the effort she's been putting in! Keep up the great job and thanks so much for the heart warming review "I first decided to ask Morgan to work with me as my personal trainer because I had met her in group classes. I was feeling shy, and a little nervous starting back up at the gym again and saw that she was incredibly kind, non-judgemental, and encouraging to everyone regardless of skill level. We work...ed together for 3 months and during that time she tailored the workout sessions to meet my goals, pushed me to not give up when I wanted to, and was my biggest cheerleader along the way. Not only is Morgan is a GREAT personal trainer and nutrition coach, she’s got a heart of gold." #transformationtuesday #successstory #healthyhabits #yyjfitness #accountability #yyjcrossfit #yyjnutrition #taranisnutrition #nutritioncoaching #individualcoaching #weightloss #performance #testimonialtuesday See more

Read that again and let it sink in. Are you building a foundation for success towards your goals? Need help? Our nutrition coaches utilize a simple habit-based approach to help you reach your goals. Book in for a FREE intro meeting to see if our approach is a good fit for your goals. Use the link below to schedule a time. ... https://taranisnutritioncoaching.as.me/ See more

Did you know that numbers changing on a scale isn’t the only way to measure progress? It’s alright to want to lose weight, but it’s not everything. There are several markers of progress that don’t involve the scale! Improved mood, better sleep, and more energy just to name a few. Look at the changes you see in your behaviour and your mindset. Rather than focusing on numbers, pursue and celebrate non-scale wins!... How do you measure your progress? Comment below to share!

Did you know that we offer a pre & postpartum athleticism class!? Nadia, we're so glad you're enjoying the class, thank you for the review! "Robyn has played a key role in my pregnancy and postpartum journey. I started working with Robyn in my second trimester to modify exercises as needed in regular classes at Taranis, then gradually switched to doing her Pregnancy & Postpartum programming (which she adapted as needed) as I got closer to my due date. My little one and ...I have now been regulars at P&PA classes for four months! Robyn’s class is not simply a workout that you can do with your baby, though she is able to adapt any workout to accommodate carrying a baby! Her classes are designed for pregnant and postpartum bodies and her knowledge and training is evident right away. Robyn’s P&PA classes are a highlight of my week!" -Nadia

On Wednesday November 11, we will be running a Hero WOD as our programming with the purpose of honouring all the men and women of the armed forces including those on active duty, the Veterans and those that have given their lives in service. The workout will be "NUTTS. Created in memory and honour of Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall. Lieutenant Nuttall, age 30, from the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI), based in Edmonton, Alberta, serv...ing as a member of the 1 PPCLI Battle Group was killed by an improvised explosive device that detonated during a joint foot patrol near the village of Nakhonay in Panjwaii District, about 25 km southwest of Kandahar City on December 23, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Ethel Jane Nuttall. As with all of our programming, this WOD will have modifications for all levels to get after the work out to the best of your ability so please join us. #respect #remember #honour #nuttswod #remembranceday See more