Kelowna, BC
When a Personal Trainer Isn’t Enough: The Kelowna Health Professionals I Refer People To
I'm a coach, not a clinician. Here is who I send people to, and how to know when you need them instead of me.
Blog
Blog
Everything I've written from Kelowna: training, health and the occasional detour.
Wine Country and Fitness: How I Plan a Tasting Weekend Without Losing the Week
You live in one of the best wine regions in the world. Enjoy it. Here is how I fit it around training, and how you can.
Choosing a Gym in Kelowna: An Honest Guide From Someone Who Has Trained in Most of Them
No affiliate links, no rankings. What kind of gym suits what kind of person, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
The UBCO Student Guide to Getting Fit in Kelowna on No Money and Less Time
Where to train, what to eat, and how to survive exam season without losing everything you built in September.
Moving to Kelowna to Retire? A Fitness Starter Guide for Your First Year
The Okanagan is one of the best places in Canada to be active after 60. Here is how to actually start, without injury and without a gym membership you'll resent.
Big White Pre-Season: 10 Weeks of Ski Conditioning So Your Knees Survive Opening Day
Start in October. By the time the lifts open, your legs will be ready for the whole day, not just the first three runs.
How to Keep Training Through an Okanagan Summer: Heat and Smoke Season
July and August are the hardest months to train in Kelowna. Not because of motivation. Because of air and temperature.
Your First Apple Triathlon: A Beginner’s Guide From a Kelowna Coach
The Apple has been running in Kelowna since 1983. Here is how to get to the start line without hating it.
A 12-Week Training Plan for the Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon
For first-timers and anyone who has run one before and wants it to hurt less. Built around Kelowna routes.
Where to Train in Kelowna: The Hills, Paths and Beaches I Actually Use
A working list, not a tourist list. What each spot is good for, when to go, and what I use each one for.
FAQ
Questions
How often do you publish?
When there is something worth saying. Seasonal posts (smoke season, ski prep, race plans) are updated each year.
Are the posts written by a real trainer?
Yes, by me, Daniel Grant, a personal trainer based in Kelowna. No ghostwriters and no sponsored posts.
Can I suggest a topic?
Email [email protected]. Local questions get priority.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or email me.