Drive 365 Fitness & Health, South Surrey/White Rock
215-15272 Croydon Drive V3Z 0Z5 Surrey, BC, Canada

How do the physiological responses of exercise help us manage anxiety? When we engage in #exercise, we trigger symptoms similar to what we might experience in a heightened state of #anxiety or #panic: increased heart and respiration rate, sweating, tight chest, nausea, dry mouth and/or dizziness. By exposing our #brain and #body to an #elevatedheartrate through physical exertion, we teach an anxiety-prone brain that our heart rate can be elevated for reasons other than anxi...ety and help desensitize our #amygdala (fear centre) from symptoms of panic. In other words, by evoking the same physiological responses we feel from anxiety, through exercise, we retrain the brain to associate those sensations with #safety, rather than danger. Regular aerobic exercise tames our brain's 'fight-flight-freeze' response as we develop a tolerance for the physical sensations of anxiety, priming our capacity to . While exercise is often the first step in #lifestyle modifications for the prevention and management of #chronicdisease, it isn't necessarily a straight forward step for all - we get that. Creating the conditions in which members feel safe and #empowered to take manageable steps forward is what we strive for. We are here to help you catch your breath! #anxietymanagement #exerciseformentalhealth #vancouverfitness #southsurreypersonaltrainer #southrockmoms #mentalfitnesscoach #fitnessmotivation #fightorflight #getcomfortablebeinguncomfortable #morethanaworkout #fitfam #dadbod #gymlife #conqueringfears #strongwomen #momswhoworkout #stressmanagement #fitlife #momswithanxiety

Coach James demonstrates a mobility flow that can be performed as a morning, pre-work out, or evening routine. Visit our private Facebook group page, "Drive 365 Fitness Community," for a slowed down video with narrative and coaching cues illustrating proper form and execution of mobility movements. .

Coach’s Insight For me, living an active, healthy lifestyle is about way more than just putting in the time at the gym lifting weights or tearing it up on the assault bike. Being active is about getting out into the world and doing the things I love, the things that make me truly feel good and happy. - Tony N.

A very happy birthday to Drive 365 coach Tony from the drive 365 family! . He even wore his favourite birthday suit! . #BdayMan #BringTheTuTuBack #PersonalTrainer #DriveFam #BirthdayCelebration

Exciting development in the works! We have BIG news to share soon.

Just as we have ups and downs with how we prioritize and care for our own #physicalhealth, the same can be said for our #mentalhealth. Our mental well-being lies on a continuum and where you fall on that continuum can shift depending on a host of factors -- #sleep levels, current #stressors, #exercise, the nuances of #relationships (chosen and unchosen), and generally, the level to which our #needs are being met. The thing is, we play a big part in our own needs being met. ...And it's our narratives, our personal stories, that can come along to upset any one of those factors precipitating a downward slide on our continuum of #wellbeing. Understand that #life is a series of snapshots in time. Each snapshot can look different from the next - NONE of which have the power to define you, ALL of which have the #power to #ENLIGHTEN you. So let's #connect, #letstalk and let's make every action count so that when we start sensing ourselves sliding, we know we've cast a net wide enough, and deep enough, to rise again. Thank you to our in-house Registered Clinical Counsellor, Selina Carter, RCC who keeps the conversation going. #BellLetsTalk #everyactioncounts #lifteachotherup #mentalhealthmatters #fitness #reducethestigma #positivechange #mentalhealthcontinuum #drive365fitness #everyonehasmentalhealth #wellnesscoach #healthcoach

Holy moly! What an amazing job @harleenatt_ getting through these assisted chin-ups . Having never tried chin-ups before, this is absolutely incredible! We are more than excited to continue to set and crush goals! Next up, full bodyweight pull-ups. Keep up the good work

Studio Challenge: 1) 0.25 mile run on treadmill 2) 0.5 mile assault bike ... 3) 1000 meter row 4) 500 meter ski erg Intermediate: 2 rounds/ 30 second between/ 5 minute rest in between rounds Advanced: 4 rounds/ 30 second between/ 5 minutes in between rounds We look forward to hearing your feedback! Get out and get moving today. #sweatfest#sweat#cardioburn#fitnesschallenge #heartstrong#drive365fitness #likewhoa

Action starts one step at a time! Contact us today to take your first step. Our #fitnesscoaches will help you get on track! #fridaynightlights tempo form runs: Walk back recovery in between reps... 3 minute recovery between sets 4x50 meters 4x80 meters 2x100 meters 2x120 meters 1x150 meters #fast #sportperformancecoach #speedperformance #runningtechnique #firststep #trackworkouts #mastersathlete #onestepatatime #consistency #needforspeed #seizetheday #drive365fitness #executivefitness #coacheswholovetocoach

Fit fan member @csturk crushing a full body calorie burn. She took the ski-erg to new levels of intensity. Keep bringing the heat. #strongwomen#cardioburn#southsurreystrength#southsurreypersonaltrainer#whiterockpersonaltrainer#drivepride

Reflecting on #2020 and sharing our #gratitude over #hotchocolatebombs ! Apparently Oreos, family beach walks/runs/bike rides, healthy dinners, blankies, and warm welcomes upon returning home were top of the list. #goseahawks #attitudeofgratitude #gratitudejar #family #connectedness #2020wasntallbad #personaltrainingstudio #fitfam #momofboys #strongertogether

Did you sweat today? Make your your Friday #movements count. #movement4life #movementismedicine #fridaymotivation #liftingweights #buildingmuscle#southsurreypersonaltrainer #fitnessinstructor #movementspecialist

#Repost @luketheartist for @drive365fitness my personal trainers have been my anchor for the last year and a half. If you’re ever looking for a new family or an addition to your current family, this is the place.... I call this one panic at the disco because you’ll be sweating bullets and the rewards are so worth it. thank you Mark, Tony, James, Brad, Steve, and the rest of the fam!! ----------- An artist's representation of his journey @drive365fitness. Sometimes its hard to put into words what we do. It's more than a workout, more than #accountability, more than #goalsetting. It's a #relationship, it's a #feeling, it's #trust, it's #family! #morethanagym #fitnessislife #arttherapy #southsurreybc #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #wellnesscoach #coachinglife #southsurreyfitness #mindset #overcomingobstacles

Happy New Year from everyone @drive365fitness ! #southsurreypersonaltrainer#whiterockpersonaltrainer#executivefitness #executivehealth #2021goals

Merry Christmas to everyone!

What makes change so hard? Inherent to change is vulnerability and ushering in an element of unpredictability with the unknown. Side stepping the familiar and stripping away our defenses - our blankets of security - is big stuff. So big that many of us either avoid it due to a fear of #failure, being judged or wounded, or we attempt change using #fear, #guilt, or #regret, as the driving force. Neither approaches will contribute to successful long-lasting #lifestyle changes. ... Research - as well as our years of supporting people in adopting healthy lifestyle patterns - indicates that #longlastingchange is more likely to occur when it's #selfmotivated, rooted in #positivethinking, and grounded in #realisticexpectations. Change is a process, not an event. And often not as quick a process as many would hope for. An effective coach will see you through the ups and downs, solicit your positive intentions and help you adapt strategies as you move through different stages of #growth. Any #effort you make in a positive direction, despite the setbacks and whispers (or screams) of #self-doubt, is worthwhile. We see you and we not only acknowledge that it's hard, we empathize. My own health #setbacks have inhibited my progress in recent years - 3 steps forward, 2 steps back, it seems. Transforming a #desireforchange into real #action is not a straight forward endevour. Yet, it's a path we understand and can help guide you along. Call 778-833-2042 or [email protected] or DM here. #fitness #personaltraining #mindsetmonday #bethechange #changeisaprocess #changeishard #coachinglife #southsurreybc #overcomingobstacles #startnow #thefirststepisthehardest #youareworthy #motivationmonday #mindset #fitnessmotivation

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! The Drive Team would like to present to you our HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE to help get you through the holiday season happier, and healthier than ever before. This package includes: ... - 3 Simple, Effective Coach’s Tips To Have a Healthy Holiday Season. - 1 Delicious & Healthy Holiday Recipe - 1 Holiday Home Workout Challenge COACH’S ESSENTIAL HEALTH TIPS 1. STAY ACTIVE. It’s important now more than ever to keep moving and prioritize activity. 2. PRACTICE MODERATION. Having a holiday treat isn’t the end of the world. Don’t overdo it and always make room for vegetables. 3. SLEEP WELL. Try sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Shoot for at least 7-8 hours. DRIVE HOLIDAY WORKOUT CHALLENGE 1a. 45 sec High Knees 1b. 45 sec Bodyweight Squats 1c. 45 sec Side Lunges (alternating legs) 60s Rest (X3) 2a. 30 sec Burpees 2b. 30 sec Pushups 2c. 30 sec Mountain Climbers 60s Rest (X3) 3a. 30 sec Sit Ups 3b. 30 sec Bicycles 3c. 45-60 sec Plank 60s Rest (X3) We encourage you to record yourself at home and tag us in your workout, we’d love to see you hustle and grind! HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPE CORIANDER MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS- Rainbow carrots and a squeeze of fresh lime juice make this sweet and spicy side extra bright. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb. rainbow carrots, halved crosswise and thick ends quartered 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tsp. whole coriander seeds, crushed Kosher salt and pepper 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 tsp. grated lime zest, plus 1 Tbsp lime juice DIRECTIONS: * Place large rimmed baking sheet in oven; heat oven to 425F. * Toss carrots on the hot sheet with 1 tablespoon oil, then add coriander and teaspoon each salt and pepper * Roast, tossing after 15 minutes, until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes total. Immediately toss with maple syrup, lime zest, juice and remaining tablespoon oil. * Let cool and enjoy! (Recipe courtesy of Goodhousekeeping.com) We want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season from everyone here at Drive 365 Fitness.

Grey Cup Sunday is a pseudo-holiday in my household. It typically involves good food, family/friends, reminiscing about former #football days, and #togetherness - all while celebrating the game I love. Football transcends the #game, itself. It represents #dedication, #tenacity, #family, a commitment to #mentally and #physically become a better person and #athlete, not just for yourself, but for the team. This is all done in the pursuit of one common goal! The #greycup is a sh...ared event across the nation; an event that I now share with my boys who have come to love the game, too. While we won't be able to embrace the Grey Cup experience and all that it stands for, this year, I look forward to continuing this hundred-year-old+ #tradition for years to come with my family & friends. What's YOUR most memorable Grey Cup win/play/tradition? ............ #footballislife #footballsunday #footballisfamily #footballmemories #itsmorethanagame #athletelife #ubcthunderbirds #grit #footballmindset #communitybuilding #characterbuilding #twoadays #threeadays #perseverance #motivatedmindset #stoplollygagging

The Community of White Rock has Spoken! Thank you to everyone that voted for us on CommunityVotes White Rock 2020! We are honored and humbled by winning the Platinum Award for Personal Training. It’s always a privilege to receive accolades from within the community in which we serve! We want congratulate each of the other personal training facilities on their placement!

2020 has been a year of reinvention, as well as affirmation, for our #fitness company. Reinvention because, well, that's just what Covid has demanded from the small business community this year. For us, that meant evaluating safety, assessing client needs, adapting programming/services, and delivering an experience that meets the requirements without compromising what our clients have come to count on us for. Affirmation because 2020 is showing us that the seeds I have been ...planting, from a lifetime of sport, have cultivated some pretty deep roots. I've learned that when you consistently put the client experience first, backed by 20+ years of experience and training, you can move forward through the most challenging of times with new-found #inspiration, appreciation, and #motivation. Coaching has always come very natural to me and it is exciting to be a part of this rapidly changing industry. I am #humbled and #grateful to be nominated for 2021 Canada's Top Fitness Instructors IMPACT Magazine . Congratulations to all other nominees and a huge thank you to all of our clients, health partners, my amazing team of coaches and business partner @selinacarter #personaltrainer #fitnessinstructor #toptrainer #southsurreypersonaltrainer #whiterockbc #coachingtheheartbehindthejersey #coachinglife #leadership

#worldkindnessday2020 #choosekindness #kindnesscomesinmanyforms #smallactschangetheworld

Lest we forget! We would like to thank and honour the sacrifices of all past and active military! #remembranceday #southsurrey #realheroes

Is your immune system getting the sleep it deserves? As we are well into flu season it’s important to stay informed on sleep and how it affects the immune system. Studies show that those of us who get 7+ hours of sleep a night produce better functioning T-cells. These cells are important in targeting and fighting off harmful pathogens . Our bodies rely on these T-Cells to keep us healthy and strong.... Lack of sleep can also lead to exaggerated symptoms of illness, as well as loss of focus and memory, changes in mood, and our ability to be productive in everyday life. Getting adequate sleep is the first step in maintaining a strong immune system. Sleep along with proper nutrition and a well planned exercise plan are all key components in a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Happy Friday Drive Fam!

We continue to follow and enforce our safety plan laid out by the Provincial Health Officer and approved by Fraser Health Authority. Our priority has always been and continues to be the health and safety of our members, coaches, their families, and the wider community. For those that want safe individualized care with their physical/mental fitness & nutrition, we are open and ready to help!... Call 778-833-2042 or [email protected] See more

A reminder that the Athletics for Kids charity is Drive 365 fitness' charity of choice. This BC charity ensures that all BC children, regardless of socioeconomic status, can participate in organized sport by providing families with financial assistance. Drive 365 Fitness owner, Steve Carter, sits on the Board of Directors and is thankful for everything sport has brought into his life. He believes that every child should be able to play sport. Athletics4kids is having a double... the score board campaign. Every dollar donated, will be matched dollar for dollar. Please go to www.a4k.ca Every little bit counts. Shout out to @Healthyhooch and thank you coach/model @james___bailey for supporting athletics4kids in your own healthy way! Have a happy and healthy weekend.... #a4k #a4kdoublethescoreboard #kidsneedsport #lifelessonsinsport #coachesthatcare #southsurrey #southsurreypersonaltrainer

We would like to congratulate Mark Ramos of Drive 365 Fitness & Health, South Surrey/White Rock for being recognized as a 2020 Reader's Choice Award Winner in the category of Best Nutritionist. We commend you on your tireless efforts to help members reach their nutrition and wellness goals in a healthy and sustainable way. Congratulations and thank you for your expertise and representing Drive 365 Fitness & Health!

It’s about that time of year.. scary Mark is here... muahahahaha #halloween #spookyseason #personaltrainers #fitnessmotivation

Rainy days don't have to mean ushering play indoors; in fact, rainy days present many unique opportunities for our kids to be #creative, #innovative, and #active out in nature. Thanks Get the Kids Outside for the infographic. #personaltrainingstudio #southsurrey #activekids