Crunches aren't the only way to train your core. Here's how compound lifts, rotation, anti-rotation, and side bending build real core strength.Read More

Your quad, hamstring, and inner thigh stretches probably aren't hitting the muscle you think. Here's why, plus better alternatives from Kraken's coachesRead More

Walking lunges, planks, hip thrusts, face pulls, lat pulldowns - here are the form mistakes the coaches at Kraken Fitness in Burnaby see most often, and exactly how to fix each one.Read More

Training barefoot gives your body real-time feedback your shoes are hiding. Here's why Kraken's Burnaby gym trains without shoes - and how the tripod foot changes everything.Read More

Think your posture is permanently wrecked? It probably isn't. Here are 3 quick tests - the wall test, overhead squat, and toe touch - to find out what's actually going on and where to start fixing it.Read More

Never been to the gym before? Start here. These 5 exercises - kettlebell deadlift, goblet squat, incline push-up, chest supported row, and farmer's carry - cover your whole body and build real strength from day one.Read More

Not all personal trainers are created equal. Here are 3 red flags - no assessments, talking in absolutes, and timer overuse - that signal your trainer in Burnaby might be doing it wrong.Read More

Burnaby trainers rank 8 common gym cues from D to A tier. Learn which coaching cues actually help your form and which ones cause more confusion than they fix.Read More

Kraken Fitness owners in Burnaby rank 8 common gym accessories from S to D tier. Lifting straps and heel wedges made the cut. Foam rollers and knee sleeves did not.Read More

Machines or free weights -- which should you use? Kraken Fitness in Burnaby breaks down when each one works best and why combining both gets the best results.Read More