This chicken dish would normally work well with potatoes but here we’ve reduced the starch by including tasty artichokes instead. There’s no doubt it’s an earthy meal so we suggest pairing it with a Greek salad to lighten things up and give color. Serves 4 Chicken Breasts – 16-20 ounces free-run chicken Marinade 2 tablespoons […]
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As the name suggests, our core is integral to every movement we make. It’s a complex series of muscles that extend well beyond your abs and include everything except for your arms and legs. In this article, and in the video below, Mountain Trek’s fitness director Cathy Grierson talks about how to engage your core […]
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Mountain Trek offers Lifestyle Performance Coaching via clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Klapow, who’s also an alum of our retreat. It seems the good doctor is also adept at explaining matters of nutrition as well given an article that has appeared on beachbody.com. In it, Dr. Josh is asked to explain how to eat smarter through “mindful […]
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More than 300,000 travelers took part in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey submitting millions of ratings and over 75,000 comments to create a list of winning favourites – and Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa was one of them. In fact, Mountain Trek made it onto the list of the 15 […]
It's no secret that music has a massive effect on our mood. If you're feeling low, an upbeat song can lift you right up. Or if you're feeling stressed, a relaxing tune can help soothe the soul. By coordinating the music you’re listening to with the mood you’d like to be in, you can train your […]
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For this instructive video, we enlisted the help of Mountain Trek’s yoga teacher and fitness instructor Katya Hayes to show us some relaxing bedtime yoga techniques.
Men’s Health, one of the most popular men’s magazines and fitness websites in North America, recently featured Mountain Trek in an article entitled “The 7 Best Vacations For Your Body.” The story describes the “science-based program” and then quotes Brandon Mentore, an ACE-certified personal trainer, saying Mountain Trek offers everything you could want in a health […]
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This recipe is full of Malaysian influence; peppery cilantro, zesty lime all coated around succulent scallops and served with crisp veg. This dish is delicious and healthy.
Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa is honoured to be nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards under the category: “Destination Spas – International – Canada.” If you would like to vote now, you will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 dream trip, courtesy of Travel + Leisure. Overall the survey […]
“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects […]
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Halfway through January is when most people start falling off the wagon and foregoing all the resolutions they made on New Year’s Eve. But with these 10 easy-to-follow guidelines, you can have a better chance of sticking with your resolutions and watching them become healthy habits you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. 1. Be Specific Don’t […]
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Happy holidays from myself and all of us here at Mountain Trek! We’re wishing you much merriment and good health in 2017. And we want to give a special thanks to those of you who voted for us in the various award contests we were nominated for during 2016. This has been one of the […]
If you suffer from lower back pain, you may be considering using a back brace for your workout. It’s common to see braces being used in the gym; however, a back brace may be doing more harm than good. Nearly 80% of North Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For […]
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The name says it all. Nut butter anchors the lightness of coconut, orange and apricot in this delicious snack. This Heavenly Orbs recipe is definitely one that belongs in our Hall of Fame. Makes 8 or 9 orbs. Ingredients 1/3 cup almond butter 1/8 cup hemp seed butter 1/8 tsp cardamom 1 cup chopped dried […]
We're excited to announce Mountain Trek has been named "Best in Canada" in Spafinder's 2016 Global Wellness Travel Awards. Recently Spafinder announced the results of its 3rd annual WTA awards, which recognize hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness vacations and experiences on six continents and in 41 countries. This year, 388 finalists […]
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Skewered Greek Chicken on Portobello Mushrooms with Artichokes
/in Recipes /by adminThis chicken dish would normally work well with potatoes but here we’ve reduced the starch by including tasty artichokes instead. There’s no doubt it’s an earthy meal so we suggest pairing it with a Greek salad to lighten things up and give color. Serves 4 Chicken Breasts – 16-20 ounces free-run chicken Marinade 2 tablespoons […]
Engaging Your Core For Fitness
/in Fitness, Tips & Advice /by adminAs the name suggests, our core is integral to every movement we make. It’s a complex series of muscles that extend well beyond your abs and include everything except for your arms and legs. In this article, and in the video below, Mountain Trek’s fitness director Cathy Grierson talks about how to engage your core […]
Dr. Josh on How To Eat Smarter & Lose Weight
/in Nutrition, Tips & Advice, Weight Loss /by adminMountain Trek offers Lifestyle Performance Coaching via clinical psychologist Dr. Joshua Klapow, who’s also an alum of our retreat. It seems the good doctor is also adept at explaining matters of nutrition as well given an article that has appeared on beachbody.com. In it, Dr. Josh is asked to explain how to eat smarter through “mindful […]
CN Traveler Awards Mountain Trek
/in Press /by adminMore than 300,000 travelers took part in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey submitting millions of ratings and over 75,000 comments to create a list of winning favourites – and Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa was one of them. In fact, Mountain Trek made it onto the list of the 15 […]
Staff Picks – Best Workout Music
/in Fitness, Tips & Advice /by adminIt's no secret that music has a massive effect on our mood. If you're feeling low, an upbeat song can lift you right up. Or if you're feeling stressed, a relaxing tune can help soothe the soul. By coordinating the music you’re listening to with the mood you’d like to be in, you can train your […]
Bedtime Yoga | Best Restorative Poses to Promote Sleep
/in Relaxation, Sleep, Tips & Advice /by adminFor this instructive video, we enlisted the help of Mountain Trek’s yoga teacher and fitness instructor Katya Hayes to show us some relaxing bedtime yoga techniques.
Men’s Health Features Mountain Trek
/in Press /by adminMen’s Health, one of the most popular men’s magazines and fitness websites in North America, recently featured Mountain Trek in an article entitled “The 7 Best Vacations For Your Body.” The story describes the “science-based program” and then quotes Brandon Mentore, an ACE-certified personal trainer, saying Mountain Trek offers everything you could want in a health […]
Malaysian Lime Coconut Scallops/Whitefish
/in Recipes /by adminThis recipe is full of Malaysian influence; peppery cilantro, zesty lime all coated around succulent scallops and served with crisp veg. This dish is delicious and healthy.
Mountain Trek Nominated for Travel + Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards
/in Press /by adminMountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa is honoured to be nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards under the category: “Destination Spas – International – Canada.” If you would like to vote now, you will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 dream trip, courtesy of Travel + Leisure. Overall the survey […]
Easy Ways to Digital Detox
/in Detox, Tips & Advice /by admin“Digital detox” is a buzz phrase we’re hearing more of lately but what exactly is it and why should we do it? After all, isn’t technology meant to improve our lives, helping us keep more connected and freeing up time so we can concentrate on other things? It is true that technology has vastly improved certain aspects […]
10 Tricks to Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
/in Tips & Advice /by adminHalfway through January is when most people start falling off the wagon and foregoing all the resolutions they made on New Year’s Eve. But with these 10 easy-to-follow guidelines, you can have a better chance of sticking with your resolutions and watching them become healthy habits you’ll enjoy for a lifetime. 1. Be Specific Don’t […]
Season’s Greetings from Kirkland
/in Tips & Advice /by adminHappy holidays from myself and all of us here at Mountain Trek! We’re wishing you much merriment and good health in 2017. And we want to give a special thanks to those of you who voted for us in the various award contests we were nominated for during 2016. This has been one of the […]
Back pain? Read This Before Getting A Back Brace
/in Fitness, Habits to Health, Tips & Advice /by adminIf you suffer from lower back pain, you may be considering using a back brace for your workout. It’s common to see braces being used in the gym; however, a back brace may be doing more harm than good. Nearly 80% of North Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For […]
Heavenly Orbs Recipe
/in Nutrition, Recipes /by adminThe name says it all. Nut butter anchors the lightness of coconut, orange and apricot in this delicious snack. This Heavenly Orbs recipe is definitely one that belongs in our Hall of Fame. Makes 8 or 9 orbs. Ingredients 1/3 cup almond butter 1/8 cup hemp seed butter 1/8 tsp cardamom 1 cup chopped dried […]
Spafinder Names Mountain Trek Best In Canada
/in Press /by adminWe're excited to announce Mountain Trek has been named "Best in Canada" in Spafinder's 2016 Global Wellness Travel Awards. Recently Spafinder announced the results of its 3rd annual WTA awards, which recognize hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness vacations and experiences on six continents and in 41 countries. This year, 388 finalists […]