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Hamilton Spectator Archived Articles

Train Your Heart Ernie Schramayr explains Heart Zone Training techniques used in Cardiovascular Exercise.

In For the Long Run Ernie Schramayr takes a Spec Writer through 4 months of intense workouts to create a dramatic body transformation.  A must read!

A Call to Arms...and Legs Ernie Schramayr takes the same Spec Writer through round 2 of the body transformation 2 years later.  Read about the ordeal... and the results.

Core Truths Adam Higson is featured in an article about developing killer abs.  Included are some myths about abdominal development and a list of the absolute best exercises for strengthening the abdominal muscles.

Cindy Ishoy- Back in the Saddle Ernie Schramayr trains an Olympic Equestrian athlete en route to her 5th games in Athens, 2004

Yes, You Can Transform Your Body An In- Depth article describing the specifics of the Transform! program.  Input from a variety of sources gives our program the "stamp of approval"!

It's All Working for Workout Expert Ernie Schramayr and All Canadian Fitness are profiled in the Business section of the Hamilton Spectator

Exercise Buddies Juggle Homelife  All Canadian Fitness clients Jeff and Stef Thomas profiled as they describe how they managed to completely transform their bodies and lives with three young children and demanding work schedules.

Time for a Challenge  Ernie Schramayr describes how to start seeing progress again with an exercise routine that has become stale.

Can't I Just Take a Pill?  Ernie Schramayr writes about the developmental "Exercise Pill" in The Hamilton Spectator "Ask a Trainer" Q + A Column.

Eat Often to Get Lean  Ernie Schramayr addresses the need for frequent "supportive" meals when trying to lose body fat.

Ready to Score  Ernie Schramayr provides an off-season as well as an in-season workout for recreational hockey players.

Workout without The Gym  Ernie Schramayr explains the 4 Pillars of Human Movement and how to get results without expensive equipment or even a gym.

Forget About Perfection  Ernie Schramayr addresses people's struggles with making New Year's Resolutions stick.  You don't have to be perfect.

How Are You Moving and Feeding Yourself?  Ernie Schramayr speaks to the need to work progression into your training and how important it is to eat in a way that supports your goals.

Why Train So Hard  Ernie Schramayr reveals some of the secrets of how he has been motivating Spec Fit contest winner of the 10- Week Body Makeover.

Toronto Star Archive

Feeling Strong Now  Adam Higson and Ernie Schramayr take "Motherload" and "Powershift" columnist Lorraine Sommerfeld through two weeks of (almost) hell to get her "ring ready" for a boxing exhibition.  This column is a must read.  It is hilarious and also inspiring!

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