Have you ever said “no” to joining in on a social activity or even trying a new sport because you felt self conscious of your size? In our latest Plus Performance podcast episode, we chat with Sophia Apostol, a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach about body confidence and how a lack of it prevents us […]
In this week’s episode, we chatted with Alex McGillivary who recently completed the Ride to Conquer Cancer, Toronto - Niagara cycling event. This EPIC 220km cycling event raises funds for the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world, who are moving us closer to conquering cancer in […]
Born to Reign Athletics just passed our 3 year anniversary and so far, we have produced 7 episodes of the Plus Performance podcast. In this latest episode, we make a few announcements as well as take a step back to share our thoughts on future plans for Born to Reign Athletics and we want […]
Making sports more inclusive for everyone to participate is a BIG topic that can run the gamut from discussing public health education, tackling gym intimidation that includes advertising to the name of their classes (Sizzlin Hot Brazilian Butt - it’s the actual name of a class at a real gym) to the costs for participating […]
Have you ever thought that working with a Fitness Mental Coach was only for elite athletes? Whether you are a beginner athlete or more advanced, you know that to be successful in achieving your fitness and athletic goals, means getting help from others such as a trainer, massage therapist, nutritionist etc. So it’s feasible to […]
You don’t have to be small to do big things. This is blogger Shannyn Dowsett’s motto, who hails from Calgary, Alberta and self proclaims to be an Adventure-ish” athlete with her trekking, kayaking and indoor rock climbing. To us, there is no “ish”, she IS a plus size athlete and we think you’ll agree after hearing her speak. […]
