by Chris Cooper | Nov 9, 2018 | Catalyst Blog, Motivational
In Canada, we enjoy universal healthcare. Well, maybe “enjoy” is the wrong word. We have it, and we use it. And, of course, we pay for it. We justify the constant ratcheting-up of our tax burden to pay for rising healthcare costs. That tax is on our...
by Chris Cooper | Sep 12, 2018 | Catalyst Blog, Motivational
The first post I ever published on any Catalyst site was called, “It’s All About The Story.” My point–and one of the enduring goals of Catalyst–was that OUR gym will give you a life worth repeating; that we want our members to go and...
by Chris Cooper | Sep 11, 2018 | Catalyst Blog, Motivational
One of Robin’s greatest phrases is: “It’s not your fault, but it IS your responsibility.” I’ve heard her say it many times to her staff, to our kids–and to me. Today, we’re going to talk about responsibility and duty. Your...
by Chris Cooper | Sep 10, 2018 | Catalyst Blog, Motivational, Nutritional
What makes you different? I was first attracted to CrossFit because it was counterculture. After 12 years in the fitness industry, I was tired of the myths, quasi-science and flat-out lies. I wanted to be a coach, not a mythbuster. CrossFit was a new voice in the...
by Chris Cooper | Sep 10, 2018 | Catalyst Blog, Motivational
After 13 years as a gym owner, my mission has changed. When I opened Catalyst in 2005, my mission was simple: feed my family. As we evolved, my mission was adopted by a team, and became more complex. We wanted to introduce real fitness to the Sault. We wanted to...
by Chris Cooper | May 24, 2018 | Athletic Training, Catalyst Blog, Client Stories, Monthly Newsletter, Motivational, Specialty Groups
Friends, I’ve never been one for dogma. I’m not great at following trends in fitness, because most “fitness advice” you read has no merit. Pills, “toning and sculpting”, and almost all supplements are garbage. We adopted...
