Active Life Conditioning

09/05/2026

Welcome Aislyn!

Meet our new Fit Girl coach

Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate and lifelong soccer player. Aislyn completed two years of Health Promotion at Fanshawe College before earning her Bachelor of Science in Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences from Munster Technological University in Ireland. She has played soccer her entire life, including at the university level. Her experience includes working with soccer facilities in Ireland, strength and conditioning training and athlete development. Aislyn is passionate about continually learning and gaining experience. She enjoys working with all types of individuals, from youth and high-level athletes to older adults.
Aislyn believes movement is an important part of both physical and mental well-being. She focuses on building a strong foundation through proper movement while taking the time to understand each person and their goals. Her passion is helping people feel stronger, more confident and comfortable in their bodies, while creating a positive environment where they can enjoy being active.

Favorite Quote: “You can’t control how the world spins, but each morning, you can decide how you’ll dance with it.”
Favourite Food: Burritos or any Mexican food.
Favourite Sport: Soccer, snowboarding and track and field.
Favourite Workout Song: Any 2000s throwback songs.
Favourite Place to Visit: Portugal
Favourite Outdoor Workout in Collingwood Area: Hiking around Metcalfe rock area.
Favourite Exercise: Pull ups.

09/04/2026

“My kid trains ALL the time… but how do I know we’re training the RIGHT things?”

More training isn’t always better. The right training is.
At ISHP Labs inside ActiveLife Conditioning, ForceDeck testing gives us objective data on how an athlete produces force, absorbs force, stabilizes, lands and reacts, helping identify what actually needs attention and whether their training or rehab is working.

These 3 athletes have completely different goals: rugby return-to-play, alpine ski performance and hockey performance.
And their data tells 3 completely different stories.

That’s the point.

ForceDeck testing can support performance development, injury-risk management, athlete monitoring and rehab/return-to-sport. And a retest isn’t just about seeing green arrows. Sometimes the most valuable result is identifying what needs to be prioritized in training next.

The Sport Science team at ISHP Labs interprets the data and turns it into actionable information that can be shared with an athlete’s coach, strength coach, physiotherapist and/or sport IDT so that everyone can make better informed training decisions.

No performance team yet? ISHP Labs + ActiveLife Conditioning can help build and guide the next steps.
Especially for developing and multi-sport athletes, knowing what actually needs attention can mean less guesswork, more intentional training, and better use of the time and money already being invested in their sport.

Not sure what your athlete should be working on right now?

📩 DM “TEST” with their AGE + SPORT and we’ll help you figure out the best place to start.

09/02/2026

Fall Back to Routine With Us!

✅No Membership so you get what you pay for.
✅Bulk enrolling software so you have accountability.
✅Educated coaches so you get results that last!

🗓️Check out our new Sept-Dec group fitness schedule .

🎗️We can also support you through our Therapy team ( physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, Massage Therapy), Private & Semi-Private Trainers and Rehab Assigned Kinesiologists.

09/01/2026

Back to School - Back to the Gym!

7-week Fall Youth programs at ALC

💪Train with the best to be your best in the best youth facility in town.
💪Starting Sept 14 our next 2026 training block for all youth programming ( ages 10-18years) will begin.
💪This will be limited to 8 participants in each age group (Performance -10 max)and will involve full commitment for the 7 weeks.

💪Program Includes:
1) 7 weeks of training (1-2x/week depending upon program)
2) Pre-post testing to gauge progress

🔗Info & register at link
https://activelifeconditioning.com/fall-youth-programmes/

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

ALC’r of the month: Jane Bruce

�Jane has been training hard with us for the past two years. She has built her strength and conditioning with Coach Briar in Longevity Circuit, addressed imbalances in Pilates with our team and more recently, learned to play pickleball with Coach Aimee. Jane’s quiet, consistent work ethic is a great complement to any group setting that she is in.

Coach Briar has seen great progress over their time together. “Jane has grown in many areas since joining Active Life. Her coordination, form and strength to name a few. Jane is focused and dedicated to her workouts and we love having her in class!”

This dedication has allowed her the confidence to pick up a new sport in Pickleball. Coach Aimee has progressed her through ‘learn to play’ lessons into participating in our intro league each week and noted “Jane has a love, and addiction to pickleball that is inspiring! She works hard to improve her game, asks for help when needed, and inspires others to be better. I love having her, and her smiling face, in my leagues!”

Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist Katrina frequently has Jane as a participant in her Friday morningPilates class and says “Jane is the perfect example of what it means to bring a positive attitude to every Pilates class! She always brings a smile to her time on the mat, ready to take on any challenge.”

Keep up the great work Jane!

08/29/2026

Sheet Pan Zucchini Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce From “Ambitious Kitchen” 

Ingredients
* 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
* 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
* 1 orange bell pepper, cut into chunks
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* Freshly ground salt and pepper
* 1 pound 94% lean ground chicken or turkey
* 1 cup shredded zucchini that’s been squeezed of excess moisture with towel
* ½ cup panko or regular breadcrumbs* (see notes section for GF option)
* 1 egg
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon curry powder
* ½ teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
* ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Freshly ground black pepper
* ⅓ cup light coconut milk
* 2 tablespoons tahini
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey, to sweeten
* 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
* ½ tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
* ¼ teaspoon red cayenne pepper
* Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
* Cilantro and sliced green onion (green part only)
* Rice, for serving

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
1. Season the veggies: Add chopped bell peppers to a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle on garlic powder and a little salt and pepper.
2. Make the meatballs: Add ground chicken, shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs*, egg, minced garlic, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper.
3. Assemble the pan: Place meatballs on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Evenly distribute chopped bell peppers in the spaces between the meatballs. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until meatballs are fully cooked.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, make the coconut curry sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, tahini, garlic, maple syrup, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Drizzle sauce over cooked meatballs and rice. Garnish with green onion and cilantro..

08/28/2026

AL2.0/LHS 7 Week Fall Series
Sept 14 - Oct 29

Join an amazing community of women for 7 weeks to build strength and get educated in a supportive environment with experienced coaching.

What’s included?
✨7 weeks of 2x week in-person coach based “Lift Heavy Sh*t” workouts.
✨7 weeks of App access with 5x week workouts scheduled for you.
✨Access to our previous AL2.0 talks on hormones, pelvic health, training, nutrition, sleep and more.
✨A seat at our Fall Women’s Health Info session. Sept 21 @7:00-8:30pm

Options:
Tues & Thurs 9:00-10:00am
or
Mon & Wed 6-7pm

🔗Register at link

https://activelifeconditioning.com/fitness-programs/programs/strength-conditioning/al-2-0/

08/27/2026

You train for your health. But do you know what your body actually needs you to work on?

Living longer is one thing. Staying strong, capable, independent and healthy while you do it is the goal.

The ISHP Labs Longevity Program, available at ActiveLife Conditioning, uses objective testing to identify the areas that can have the greatest impact on your healthspan, so your training, nutrition and lifestyle can be more intentional and individualized to you.

We assess key areas of healthy aging:

🦴 Bone Health: bone density, quality & fracture risk
❤️ Cardiovascular Health: VO₂ max & aerobic fitness
⚡ Metabolic Health: resting metabolism, fuel utilization & personalized nutrition insights
💪 Strength, Power & Balance: supporting mobility, resilience, independence & the activities you love
🧠 Cognitive Health: brain & visual function to support cognitive resilience as you age

But testing is only the beginning.

Your results show where you are today. We then help translate that data into clear training, nutrition and lifestyle priorities, so you know what to actually do with the information instead of following a generalized approach that may not reflect your physiology.

Want support between assessments? Next Step Health & Performance Coaching provides ongoing training programming, nutrition coaching, progressions and accountability to keep your plan aligned with your goals until it’s time to objectively re-test.

The goal isn’t simply more health data. It’s:

Measure → Understand → Take Action → Progress → Re-test.

Because there is no “standard” version of you, and there shouldn’t be a standard plan for how you age.

Ready to find out what your body needs for the years ahead?

DM ISHP Labs or ActiveLife team to get started.