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Xande Frith Joins ‘Beat The Couch’ As Trainer

Xande Frith Joins ‘Beat The Couch’ As Trainer

Bermudian Xande Frith [pictured] has joined the popular Beat the Couch running programme, providing professional training for season five alongside Sergio White. Mr. Frith, 26, is an ECA certified Personal Trainer with an interest in athletics and natural movement. Catherine Burns, Nutritional Therapist and founder of Beat the Couch, said, “We couldn’t... Read more of this article

Getting “Beach Ready” Means Setting Goals

Getting “Beach Ready” Means Setting Goals

[Written by Kacper Kulig] I want to build muscle, I want to lean out, I need a six pack, I want to look beach ready – all of this in a couple weeks please. Just some of the things I hear from clients and friends. I’m sure you have all heard this before, maybe not, but reading or hearing it over and over is the best way to get the message... Read more of this article

Hafid James Featured In Retro-Fit Magazine

Hafid James Featured In Retro-Fit Magazine

Local physique competitor Hafid James is featured in the January 2015 issue of the Barbados-based Retro-fit magazine, which showcases Caribbean physiques and the personalities behind them. The 8-page feature on Mr James includes images by Tekoa Photography, and an in-depth interview covering why he started competing in men’s physique, how he maintains... Read more of this article

Photos: Alchemy Fitness Challenge Training

Photos: Alchemy Fitness Challenge Training

Alchemy Fitness is getting set to offer Bermuda Triple Challenge training, with classes to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm, and on Saturdays at 10.00am. A spokesperson said, “Alchemy Fitness is Bermuda’s premier personal training gym. Opened by Rupert Henagulph, an elite trainer with over a decade of experience, Alchemy has developed... Read more of this article

Best Fitness Apps To Keep You On Track In 2015

Best Fitness Apps To Keep You On Track In 2015

[Written by Jacqueline Perreault] Welcome to the first of our monthly wellness columns. Going forward, we hope to be able to bring you lots of ideas – and inspiration – to help to get even fitter or to put that first step forward towards getting fit. In this first column, we look at how technology can help with some of the best fitness apps to keep... Read more of this article

“Navigating Holidays With Waistline In Mind”

“Navigating Holidays With Waistline In Mind”

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] How can you socialize and still manage to stay on track with your health & fat loss goals? The holidays really aren’t that much different than any other time other than that there may be more socializing than normal going on. Socializing is an integral part of life. What is life without... Read more of this article

Kowalski: “Getting To The Next Level Of Lean”

Kowalski: “Getting To The Next Level Of Lean”

[Written by personal trainer and health coach Tania Kowalski] When you are already fairly lean, you have to really want to lose that last 5lbs! We all see the images of those people with the coveted 6-pack and what look to be shrink wrapped muscles, so how can we achieve that look? First off, remember that what you see in pictures are what people want... Read more of this article

The Athletic Club Acquires The Olympic Club

The Athletic Club Acquires The Olympic Club

Two Hamilton gyms are getting set to join forces, with The Athletic Club revealing that it is acquiring The Olympic Club, a move they said will provide “immediate benefits for members of both clubs.” A statement from The Athletic Club said, “Two long standing pillars in Bermuda’s health, fitness and wellness community are joining... Read more of this article

Athletic Club To Host Thinner Winner Contest

Athletic Club To Host Thinner Winner Contest

The Athletic Club will be hosting the 1st annual Thinner Winner Contest Kick off on Saturday, October 4th and the Finale Party on Friday, November 15th, 2014 in Victoria Park. A spokesperson said, “With 68% of our country men and women being overweight and 80% of health care dollars being spent on diseases that are almost entirely preventable... Read more of this article

Results Of 2014 BBFF Night Of Champions

Results Of 2014 BBFF Night Of Champions

The Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation hosted the 27th Annual Night of Champions on Saturday, August 16th at the Ruth Seaton James Centre, and the full results follow below. Women’s Fitness: 1st-Nicole Tovey Men’s Fitness: 1st-Eston Rawlins 2nd Shae James Women’s Bikini Class A 1st-Denielle Dunn 2nd-Natasha Courcy 3rd-Crystal Kellman 4th-Rebekah... Read more of this article

53 Bodybuilding Competitors To Hit The Stage

53 Bodybuilding Competitors To Hit The Stage

The 27th annual Night Of Champions is set to be held on August 16, 2014, with 53 competitors ready to hit the stage. This year will see the introduction of the women’s physique category, which has been fast growing in popularity across the NPC and IFBB pro ranks. A spokesperson said, “We are excited by exceptionally large number of competitors... Read more of this article

Bodybuilding Night Of Champions On August 16

Bodybuilding Night Of Champions On August 16

Some of the island’s fittest physiques are set to his the stage this month as the Bermuda Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation will be hosting the 27th Annual Night of Champions on Saturday, August 16th at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. The admission fee is $20 for the prejudging at 10.00am, and $50 for the evening show... Read more of this article

Horizon Health Appoints Summerlin & Frith

Horizon Health Appoints Summerlin & Frith

Horizon Health has appointed April Summerlin as Pilates Instructor and Xande Frith as Personal Trainer. Ms. Summerlin’s role is to work one-on-one with clients on the Reformer, Cadillac and Wall Unit to help each client gain alignment and rid the body of pain. She will teach group mat classes using the Authentic Pilates method. Caroline Tee, owner... Read more of this article

Videos: Bodybuilding And Fitness Extravaganza

Videos: Bodybuilding And Fitness Extravaganza

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBFF] hosted its second Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza at City Hall earlier this month, with some of the island’s fitness enthusiasts taking to the stage. The Men’s Physique was won by Kyle Santucci, Terrence Lightbourne finished second, Arthur Joell finished third, Omar James placed fourth,... Read more of this article

Photos: Male Physique At Fitness Extravaganza

Photos: Male Physique At Fitness Extravaganza

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBFF] hosted its second Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza on Saturday [Apr 12] at City Hall, The event featured bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts of a variety of ages, competing in the categories of figure fitness, fitness and physique. The Men’s Physique was won by Kyle Santucci, while Terrence... Read more of this article

Photos: Female Figure At Fitness Extravaganza

Photos: Female Figure At Fitness Extravaganza

The Bermuda Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation [BBFF] hosted its second Bodybuilding and Fitness Extravaganza on Saturday [Apr 12] at City Hall. The event featured bodybuilding and fitness enthusiasts of a variety of ages, competing in the categories of figure fitness, fitness and physique. Chephirah Williams won the Figure Fitness Division with... Read more of this article