Egg and Veggie Cups
Its no secret that I love my husband, whom I endearingly call "Monkey", very much. We are one of those obnoxiously 'lovey dovey' couples that single folk despise. We agree on most things, and very rarely fight except when it comes to the frying pan in the sink...
How I Stopped Sucking at Deadlifts
I’ll never forget the overwheliming exhilaration I felt when I performed my first deadlift lock out. I hopped off the platform and looked around the crowded gym thinking, “Did anyone see that?!”. Never in my life had I thought that I would be able to do a heavy...
There are no Such Thing as ‘Free Foods’
I know what you’re thinking. How can something that’s healthy possibly make me fat? Food choice and quality, above all other aspects of nutrition, are the first things we teach our clients; what you eat is initially far more important than the timing or the quantity...
Embrace Yes
It was the first word out of my mouth as a baby. Not mama, not dadda, but “no”, and according to my mom, it was an assertive, aggressive style of no. When I said it - which apparently was quite often - I meant it. For the next 20+ years, this word continued to be one...
You Cannot Hate Yourself Lean — Coconut Granola Balls
What I am about to suggest is something really crazy. Just stay with me; I promise it'll be worth your while. What if instead of chasing a fat loss goal, we just relaxed? What if we loved our bodies now instead of in t-minus 10 pounds from now? What if we took the...
Tanya and Ryan
"We originally decided to choose Trench to help us on our journey to learning proper nutrition and strength training on the recommendation of friends and people working in the fitness industry. After meeting Neil we were both very impressed with the level of knowledge...
Lift Off for Lupus
View our Photo Gallery on Flickr The 2nd annual Lift Off for Lupus was held on January 25, 2014 with all money raised being donated directly to the Saskatchewan Lupus Society. With over 30 partcipants deadlifting in support of our cause, the total amount...
Lift Off for Lupus Deadlift Fundraiser
Saturday, January 25th, 2014 11:00 AM Doors Open / 12:00 PM Lifting Begins Regina, Saskatchewan REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL FOR THE FUNDRAISER [DONATE] Coordinators: Neil Tkatchuk ([email protected]) & Erika Sprung ([email protected]) Competition Venue: Trench...
Hormones; Those Nasty SOB’s That Can Wreak Havoc on Your Goals
Now a days it seems like the more we know the more we don't know. New research is constantly emerging on a variety of health topics but there is a common underlying theme. What factors contribute to weight gain during pregnancy? Hormones. What causes weight...
Fat Loss. Its Not All Butterflies, Bunnies and Pop-Tarts
At Trench Fitness we don't expect our client to be perfect. Yes we expect consistency and strict adherence to the program and plan we have set out, but we don't expect perfection. We don't give our clients meal plans or strict meal times. We allow clients to build...