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Perspective is everything, no?
So, part of my healing journey throughout this last six months has been the realization that, for most of my life, my self-esteem was...

Marc Lalonde
May 5, 20232 min read
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The secret to getting abs
How do you get abs? It’s a big secret – and I can tell you what the answer is. It’s not more crunches or more abdominal exercises. It’s...

Marc Lalonde
May 4, 20232 min read
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When you’re tired, everything seems harder – but OUR BODIES ARE MADE TO MOVE
On Sunday morning I came into the gym for two reasons – the first is, it is my refuge. It is my safe place, where I can be myself in all...

Marc Lalonde
May 1, 20232 min read
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Leaving space for myself
My mental health lately has caused me some concerns. I am not sleeping very well, my self-esteem was at an all-time low and I was...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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Cole's NFL mock draft top 10
Every year around this time, my son and I get very, very excited for the first part of the football season, which is the NFL Draft. Now,...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 27, 20234 min read
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Looking to find my smile again
The dark nights of the soul. I have heard people I think very much of say people come into your life for a reason, a season or a...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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What's the real cost of aging? See why investing in training now can offset big costs later
Training now is an investment in your health; here are the alternatives. As we get older and older, our bodies break down more and more....

Marc Lalonde
Apr 18, 20233 min read
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Football season is here
And finally, finally – FINALLY – after a long winter. Maybe the LONGEST winter of my lifetime, football is back. The greatest sport in...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 17, 20234 min read
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It's a damn good day to be alive
This has been a season of healing for me. It's been an incredible few months of ups and downs, heartache and heartwork, stress and joy....

Marc Lalonde
Apr 16, 20233 min read
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I don’t have any power, the gyms are all closed and I want to exercise
With the Greater Montreal region having gone dark for a lot of last week, it presented a unique problem for a lot of gym-goers, myself...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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The season of healing is now playoff season
OK, I’ve NEVER been more tempted to break my sugar-free year than I was the last few days, y’all. In case you are living under a rock –...

Marc Lalonde
Apr 10, 20235 min read
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Exercise doesn't have to be miserable -- bring a friend along to double your fun
The great thing about exercise is it can be as hard or as easy as you want to be. I mean, you could walk into a gym, walk around a little...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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There’s no time, you’re exhausted and everything hurts? I know. Here’s how we make that better
There are so many reasons not to exercise, but all you really need is one good reason. Lady Gaga has a great song called ‘A Million...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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Hit a plateau in training? Get FITT and bust through
I'm smiling because I buzsted through a plateau! So many variables can be applied when we are training to keep improving. Many times, in...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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Spring has sprung and my year without sugar is still standing
I only have about 10 days left until the stress really, really starts to rise! I’m kidding, of course. Well, kind of. I’m scared and...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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The pyramids weren't built in a day
How many sets should I do? The answers are here for you. We are what we consistently do. That’s why I go to the gym every day. That’s why...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Talent is NOT required
The best thing about getting better at weight training – the improvements in your physique, cardiovascular capacity, cognitive functions,...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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Let’s talk about cravings I didn’t give into for a second
I have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) which can be a superpower but also puts me in a position where I often have to...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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It's all happening
The biggest business decision of my life has come to fruition and I couldn’t be more excited about what has gone on. Loyal readers may...

Marc Lalonde
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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2023 NFL honors predictions
Cole has some spicy hot takes in this one. All 12 minutes are worth a look! Here are my picks: MVP: Patrick Mahomes, QB Kansas City...

Marc Lalonde
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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