Category: Me
About Me
My name is David Turnbull. I am a registered Personal Trainer in Beautiful British Columbia. I was once a computer geek living in friendly Manitoba sitting on my butt all day with chronic back pain, now I am a full-blown fitness nut, living life to the fullest in Vancouver’s Kitsilano. I am constantly researching how [...]
Updated Personal Training Prices!!
Contact me for Holiday specials if you sign up before Jan 15th 2012. Mission Statement I am passionate about health and fitness and love to teach. I will educate, motivate and support my clients in adopting a healthier lifestyle. I will design a safe effective program for your individual needs to improve your posture, core [...]
Ron Zalko Total Body Fitness & Yoga
If you are looking for the best gym in Vancouver, look no further. Whether you’re looking for group classes or top of the line weights, cardio and exercise equipment, Ron’s has it all. You will always feel comfortable in this large air conditioned gym. Group Exercise includes unlimited Yoga and Pilates classes, including Restorative Yoga, Pilates Yoga [...]
Please Donate to Movember
It’s Movember, the month formerly known as November, dedicated to growing moustaches and raising awareness and funds for men’shealth issues, specifically cancers affecting men. Please support my efforts by making a donation at http://mobro.co/1931550/d.We only have a month to grow and support these Movember moustaches, so please come along for the ride. I have decided to [...]
Jabra Sport Bluetooth Review
Jabra recently launched their new Sport bluetooth headset. If you know anything about bluetooth headset you probably already know that Jabra is one of the best. So I decided to test out their newest invention. I have an iPhone that I use as an iPod at the gym. Previously I would use the factory iPhone [...]
New Euro Training
If you think my training is hard then check out the new Euro training. The next time you think im pushing you to hard remember this video. haha Tweet
Reebok Real Flex
Last week I purchased my first pair of Reebok’s Real Flex running shoe. They advertise this as the next best thing to bare foot running. You get healthy foot movement & proprioception without all of those nasty impact forces caused by running on concrete sidewalks. They are an extremely flexible shoe engineered with independent sensors to [...]
Wonderful France
**********Warning*****Warning********** I am going to attempt to blog through my phone for the first time so I apologize if this turns out wonky, and for all the spelling mistakes. Hahha ******************************************* You may be wondering why I am posting our trip to France on a health blog. The reason is health is not just physical [...]
90 day half marathon plan
This year I have decided to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon in Las Vegas. The marathon takes place Dec 4th so I only have about 90 days to prepare for it. I have never ran more than 5km in my life, so I am hoping this will be a good challenge to start with. My normal fitness [...]
Summer Special!!
Mission Statement I am passionate about health and fitness and love to teach. I will educate, motivate and support my clients in adopting a healthier lifestyle. I will design a safe effective program for your individual needs to improve your posture, core strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, build stronger muscles and bones, improve your self-esteem, [...]
Boot Camp
It’s time to get ready for summer! My program begins March 1st and ends June 1st. There will be no mercy in boot camp, just results! The routine will consist of both in the gym resistance training, flexibility, cardio and outdoor activities such as running along the Kitsilano Seawall, Quarry Rock, Grouse grind (if [...]
What motivates you?
Everyone needs motivation Motivation is the driving force to achieve goals. Training is not only physical, it’s mental as well. The mind plays an important role in achieving every kind of success and goal. Many times we have to overcome mental blocks and fight to be the best that we can be. Sometimes it’s enough [...]
Vancouvers 125 birthday!
Happy Birthday Vancouver! That’s right, Canada’s healthiest city is 125 years old. April 6th, 2011 the olympic cauldron was lit as giant birthday candle for the city of glass. Here are just a few reasons to love Vancouver Healthiest city in Canada Going to be the greenest city in the world by 2020 (Link) Beautiful [...]
Workout playlist
I have always found that when listening to some good rock music and working out I get great results! I am able to stay pumped and motivated through out my whole workout routine. I also have included a great upbeat playlist to change it up and keep your energy levels high! I find myself [...]
Vancouver Subaru Byamba
Here is a picture of Jess and I with Byamba from the Vancouver filmed Subaru commercial! Pay close attention to the youtube video and see if you can spot all the areas this was filmed. I see one at Kits beach for sure! Boys Wanna Be Her Tweet
Kits Beach
Kits Beach is the most “glamorous” of Vancouver’s beaches. The amazing scenery of mountains and the city in the background isn’t the only reason for being so beautiful. Many call Kits Beach Vancouver’s version of Venice Beach because of the beach-goers themselves. During most of the summer you will find young very fit people [...]
Jamaica – The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton
Our trip to the The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton. Party members are: My girlfriend and I plus her Mom, Aunt, Uncle and 2 cousins. Day 1. We left home to go to the airport at 3:30am, this is usually the time I’m going to bed not waking up. We get to the airport to check [...]
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