United Strength & Wellness
836 Development Drive Kingston, ON, Canada

Break the chain of misinformation. Parents today were fed the false narrative that lifting is inherently dangerous, stunts growth of children, has limited overall benefits and is bad for the knees and back. The chain of communication for this false narrative from parent to child needs to stop.... Who agrees? . . . . . #fitnesseducation #setagoodexample #parenting #parentswholift #parentswhoexercise #healthyfamily #familyhealth #healthandwellness #kidshealth #fitkids #ykg #ykgkingston #exercise #guidingparents #ygkfitness #lifting #workout #nutrition #healthyhabits #positivehabits #health #kidsfood #healthykids #eatrightkids #encouragekids

Your kids will be a reflection of you one day. What do you want them to see? #resistancetraining # #fitness #workout #fitfam #exercise #training #health #gym #fitnessmotivation #strength #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #motivation #sports #healthy #weights #ygk #healthandfitness #fitover40 #ygkkingston #ygkhealth #fitkids #familyhealth #familyfitness #parents #parenting #fitparents #goodhabits

Your kids will be a reflection of you one day. What do you want them to see? . . . .... . . . . #resistancetraining # #fitness #workout #fitfam #exercise #training #health #gym #fitnessmotivation #strength #personaltrainer #strengthtraining #motivation #sports #healthy #weights #ygk #healthandfitness #fitover40 #fitover50 #community #ygkkingston #ygkhealth #fitkids #familyhealth #familyfitness #parents #parenting #fitparents #goodhabits #healthyhabits See more

Do you have dreams of improving your health and fitness but keep letting words like "tomorrow," "someday" or "I'm too busy," get in your way? We let these words rule our actions everyday and lead us to a grave of our dreams. We challenge you to take the first step to achieving your health goal today. Not tomorrow.... Not Monday. Not January 1. Right Now. Comment below the number one thing you want to achieve in improving your health and fitness that you plan to start today. . . . . . . -A quote by Tim Ferriss. #healthandfitnessgoal #health #fitness #fitnessgoals #fitnessmotivation #exercise #nutrition #physicalactivity #ygk #mentalhealth #wellbeing #happierhealthierlife #ygkkingston #ygkhealth #healthy #workout #gym #lifestyle #eatclean #training #weightloss #healthyliving #food #strong

Andrew is going to be here for his Boys. #doitforyourkids #bethereforeyourkids #health #healthyliving #dadlife #strongdad #ygk #ygkkingston #ygkbusiness #fitness #fitnessandhealth #familyhealth #family #kids #children #setagoodexample #bethereforyourfamily #strong #resistancetraining #lifting #exercise #squats #barbelltraining #fitnessover40 #fitnessover50 #fitover40 #fitover50

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Set goals and be stubborn about reaching them. . . . .... . . . #fitnessgoals #health #healthgoals #fitnessandhealth #fitness #ygk #ygkkingston #fitnessmotivation #healthmotivation #Fitnessforlife #gymmotivation #trainforlife #reachyourgoals See more

Not sure where to go from here? It's okay to ask for help. When people don't know what to do in the gym, they often copy what they see other people doing. But guess what? Chances are those people are doing it wrong too. By asking for help and spending time with a professional, you skip all the guess-work, confusion and wasted time.... And if you think you've already got everything figured out, take a second and ask yourself... Is there room for improvement? Working with a coach can be a lifelong process. It can also be a short-term reset to get back on track or an opportunity to learn the ropes better. Either way, its okay to ask for help! . . . . . #ygk #fitnesstrainer #fitness #fitnesseducation#ygkfitness #healthylifestyle #getacoach #ygkkingston #getstrong #getfitnesshelp #onlinefitnesstraining #motivation #healthy #fitnessreflection #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #training #mentalhealth #askforhelp #fitnesssupport #health #wellness #strengthtraining See more

Start with something you enjoy. The first rule when trying to improve your health with fitness is picking something you get excited about. This will help with motivation and consistency in the beginning as you make your routine into a habit. ... But remember, you'll still have off-days when you want to skip your workout regardless of how much you enjoy it. Its okay that you're not excited about it every day. It's even okay to skip it now and then. What's important is you know how to deal with the situation when it happens so that your long-term success isn't affected. Ask yourself what or who you can rely on to keep you on track when your enjoyment is not enough to keep you going. . . . . . #fitnessmotivation #fitness #getfit #staymoving #planforfailure #dowhatyouenjoy #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #getstrong @strengthtraining #health #healthandfitness #startyourfitnessjouney #healthandwellness #staymotivated #fitnessconsistency #ygk #ygkkingston #ygkbusiness

How will you spend your winter months? Winter is coming folks. Fewer and fewer people are going to be active outdoors as the temperature drops. In fact, Canadians are 86% less likely to be engaging in leisure-time physical activity during the winter. But lets think about the spring for a second... Where do you want to be in April? Stronger, leaner and more resilient sounds pretty good, right?... But, where will you be in April if you don't take action right now? Probably in the exact same place... or worse. Don't spend the next few months hibernating. Join us and come out the other side of winter a better, healthier version of yourself. . . . . . . #winterfitness #ygkfitness #ygk #winteractivities #winteriscoming #fitnessplan #winterfitnessplan #health #healthandwellness #fitness #strength #getstrong #beresilient #fitnessconfidence #thehealthieryou #takecontrolofyourhealth #strong #personaltraining #ygkbusiness #ygkhealth #ygkcommunity #ygkkingston

Change doesn't come without action. Everyday you don't start is another day spent unsatisfied with where you're at. Once you take action, the feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction are immediate. I can guarantee you that the feelings of disappointment and dissatisfaction will only continue every single day you don't start. ... You want change? All it takes is that first step. . . . . . #motivation #fitnessmotivation #takethefirststep #changeyourfitness #health #behealthy #livehealthy #livehappy #ygk #changeyourlife #fitness #bestrong #strengthtraining #fitnesstraining #gym #gymmotivation

When it comes to your health, ignorance is not bliss, it's a curse... Deliberately ignoring important information about your health and wellness cannot possibly lead to a state of bliss. It will lead you to illness, immobility, loss of independence and possibly pain. It's time to start listening to what your body needs and begin taking strides towards not only educating yourself on how to make healthier choices but also taking action towards them. ... Always strive to be in a constant state of knowledge when it comes to your health and the health of your family. If you ever get confused along the way, we're here to help, send us your questions! . . . . . . . #health #ygk #fitness # ygkfitness #healthawareness#healthylifestyle #ygkkingston #motivation #wellness #strengthtraining #healthy #livehealthy #workout #exercise #happyandhealthy #selflove #betterhealth#mentalhealth

What is your number 1 fitness goal? Drop a comment below and let us know! Add a next to it if you’re willing to put the work in to get there !... . . . . . . #ygk #ygkfitness #reachyourgoals #fitnessgoals #dontstoptillyoureachyourgoals #ygkbusiness See more

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again perfect form Does Not Exist. There is such a thing as better form FOR YOU. With our semi-private coaching you're always under close supervision of one of our coaches and receive plenty of one-on-one attention. This allows us to determine the best variations of each exercise for you now and progress you faster than if you were in a group fitness class.... Your progress and safety are our number one priorities, that's why we keep it private and personal! . . . . . . #safetraining #perfectform #fitness #health #fitnessprogress #ygk #ygkfitness #privatetraining

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How’s your squat foundation? You want a good foundation when you squat and that starts with the feet. There are three important points of contact we want between our feet and the ground: the heel, the base of the big toe and base of the pinky toe. Draw these points together towards the middle of your foot to activate your intrinsic foot muscles and reinforce weight distribution to midfoot.... This three-point technique also allows you to screw your feet into the floor to create torque at the knee and hip for a stronger, more efficient lift. (Psst try this on your deadlift setup too!) Go get those foot gains! . . . . . . #squatfoundation #intrinsicfootmuscles #fitness #squatbetter #squatheavier #squatheavy #ygkfitness #liftheavy #resistancetraining #strong #trainbetter #ygk #barbelltraining #barbellsquat #squat

Resistance training is not dangerous. There so are many other activities you could do that are more likely to injure you. For instance, for 1000 hours of gym training, there are roughly 2.5-3.8 injuries. Let’s think about that for a second. Most people only workout 1 hour each session, about 3 times a week- that’s 156 hours per year in the gym.... This means that roughly over a 6.5 year period, you’ll incur 2.5-3.8 injuries. The following is true for other sports for the same participation time (1000 hours): Running: 2.9-4.4 Hockey: 5.8-9.8 Soccer: 6.3-9.7 Squash: 11.4-29.4 Common, need we say more? . . . . . (Parkkari, J. et al., 2004) #trainingissafe #getstrong #fitness #ygk #resistancetraining #ygkfitness #getthegains #lovetolift #liftoften

Do you want to get on track to finally reaching your fitness goal? Don't tell yourself you'll start on Monday. There's a lot of time between now and then for you to change your mind and lets be honest, you probably will. If this post created even a moment of motivation for you then use it and let's get started Right Now. ... If you need help sorting out what your first step should be, drop a comment below and we'll get you set up on the right path before the day is out! Seriously though, lets go. . . . . . #reachyourgoals #goals #fitnessgoals #startnow #fitness #strong #fiteveryday #fitnessroutine #ygk #ygkfitness

Sound familiar? How many times have you said that to yourself before starting a new training regime or diet? For most people this thought has come to mind on countless Monday mornings. If you’re ready for this time to really stick, it’s time to find someone to keep you accountable.... United classes are small and we notice when you miss a session. We remind you of your why when you start to slip and never let you fall through the cracks. If you are serious about reaching your goals, send us a message or comment below to book a call with one of our coaches to see if we are the right fit for you. . . . . . #traineveryday #ygkfitness #lovetolift #trainingaccountability #accountability #getacoach #ygk #strongertogether

You can't work off a poor diet. Some people believe that since they workout often they’re entitled to eat whatever they want. Working out regularly is amazing for your health but it doesn't undo the effects of eating a poor diet. It also holds you back from reaching goals around body composition, weight loss and potentially even gaining muscle.... Just because you live an active lifestyle doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also take care about what goes into your body. Never forget, you literally are what you eat. . . . . . . #youarewhatyoueat #healthandfitness #ygk #ygkfitness #nutritionmatters #eatwell #balanceddiet #fitness #fuelyourbody #recoverfromexercise

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Stick it out or take a break? I’m still a bit sore from my last workout, is it safe for me to come in today? Soreness after a workout is completely normal but should you take a break or stick it out? The answer to this question is: It depends. ... If you can barely move or get out of a chair, you should probably rest and FYI, you may have overdone it in your last session. Consider making changes to that workout for next week; either reduce the total volume or overall intensity. If you’re only experiencing some mild achiness but can still be productive, then stick it out! Just try to focus the day on other muscle groups or movement patterns. This will give more time for recovery of those previously worked muscle groups and allow for a greater amount of adaptation to occur- we're talking gains here! . . . . . . #ygk #ygkfitness #recoverfromtraining #DOMS #Overtraining #strong #resistancetraining #trainhard #trainhardeveryday #fitness #restandrecover

Training is for everyone. For this reason, we don’t specialize in one specific demographic. What we do specialize in is beginners. Lifting can be a scary thing for many people to start but it’s an activity that everyone should be doing, regardless of your age, gender, specific goals, or background.... If you want to get strong but don’t know where to start, sign-up for one of our introductory sessions and let us guide you through that first scary step. Comment below or send us a message to set up an intro session with one of our coaches. We promise you’ll leave feeling more confident in a gym- you may even get hooked! . . . . . . . . #trainingisforeveryone #fitness #strong #fitnessover60 #fitnessover40 #fitnessover50 #womenliftingweights #getstronger #ygkfitness #ygkbusiness #ygk #liftingweights #resistancetraining

Want to make this habit stick? Start with the smallest step you can manage to get done Every Single Day that takes you one step closer to your goal. When you feel like you can take on more, add a little. Don’t try to change everything at once, that never works!... Building small wins overtime is the best way to finally get you to your goals. And remember, celebrate each and every small win, they all matter! . . . . . . . #makeitahabit #fitnesshabit #strong #smallwinsmatter #fitness #fitnessroutine #ygkfitness #ygkbusiness

Lifting weights can be scary for anyone, but that fear often grows even more as we get older. Unfortunately, we are taught that older people are frail or weak and as a result should slow down. In reality, not exercising is doing more harm than good, especially if you have a chronic condition. Resistance training can help preserve quality of life through improved muscle tone, bone mineral density, mobility, balance and coordination, and mental health. ... Consider the people in your own life who this applies to. Don’t encourage them to slow down- this is the time to get moving and keep them strong! #aginggracefully #strong #strongereveryday #fitnessover60 #mastersathlete #fintessforlife #ygkfitness #ygkbusiness #ygk

The deadlift starting position looks very different depending on the proportions of your body. This is why it’s crucial to avoid comparing your back angle and hip height to anyone else. To find what works for you, just follow two simple steps. 1. Step under the bar so that the barbell is over the middle of your foot. 2. Once you bend over and grab the bar, drop your hips until your shins touch the bar, and set your back, the bar should be approximately in line with the crea...se of the armpit. This may not feel comfortable at first but it will result in a more efficient lift. Don’t worry if your body doesn’t look the same here as the person next to you. You were built differently and that’s okay :)