Saturday, May 18, 2013
JODY CRANSTON ON GLOBAL TV
Pre Election coverage on Global Vancouver Early News. May 13th. 2013. The next day The BC Liberals scored a major upset Majority Government.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
TAILA and THE HOCKEY LEGENDS
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| RICHMOND REVIEW NEWSPAPER Father and daughter Jody and Taila Cranston got to meet hockey legends Marcel Dionne, Dennis Hull, Johnny Bower, Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull at River Rock for Gordie Howe's 85th birthday celebration. |
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Richmond Review Newspaper, Friday March 8th. 2013.
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SPRING INTO FITNESS BOOTCAMP
30 minute fitness classes for those who want maximum benefit, but have limited time.
FREE CLASSES April 15th to April 26th!!
To book your spot:
email: powershape@hotmail.com
phone: Jody Cranston @ 604-831-1939
Click on the picture for schedule.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
CRANSTON EARNS TOP MARKS
From The Richmond Review, Friday October 19th, 2009...CRANSTON EARNS TOP MARKS
Published: October 18, 2012 2:00 PM
Cranston, 42, bench pressed 365 pounds and deadlifted 575 pounds. His body weight is 186 pounds.
Cranston, who owns a Fitness Studio in Vancouver, has represented Richmond at lifting tournaments since he started competing in 1994.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
WRESTLER LIFTER CHAMPION - ROHAN MURPHY
I would like to thank Paige Carson for contributing this article to my blog. It is well written, informative and inspirational. Hope you enjoy!
Rohan Murphy is a power lifter that moves quickly throughout Gold’s Gym in Long Island. He springs in between weight equipment pressing 300 pounds and incorporating sets of upper body exercises into his routine without the other members even blinking an eye. Rohan is incredibly fast for someone without any legs. This is due to a serious birth defect that left both of his legs impaired.
“My deformity left both of my legs backward with the kneecaps on the opposite side of my body,” states the 28-year-old athlete. When Murphy was just 4 years old, he had them amputated. He gets around the gym with the aid of a wheelchair, and the help of a spotter by traveling around on what’s left of his legs. He’s dedicated to working out approximately four to five times a week at Islip, L.I. gym. Murphy’s at the gym so often that the other gym members are no longer shocked to see a double amputee putting forth a personal best of benching 350 pounds. He takes his workouts seriously and is training to compete as a power lifter in the 2016 Paralympics that will be held in Rio. Keeping a close eye on the London 2012 Paralympics, Murphy works diligently toward his goal of obtaining a gold medal in power lifting come the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Motivational speaking keeps him busy, and it was the primary reason he was unable to compete in this year’s London Games. He’s spending his days inspiring kids from grade schools and colleges all over the United States and teaching them what it takes to succeed in life.
Most of his childhood was spent as a spectator on the sidelines where he found a hunger for athletics. In eighth grade, a gym teacher totally changed his life forever by introducing Rohan to the sport of wrestling. The coach started Murphy off as a team manager, but he thought he would be better suited on the mat due to his amazing upper body strength. A guidance counselor recommended a local community college for Murphy. This thoughtful but offending advice was ignored, and Rohen chose to wrestle for Penn State. Penn State’s head wrestling coach reminisces about the day Rohen first came into his office. “I thought he was coming to help the team out,” Sunderland said. “When he stated his intentions were to wrestle, and he showed me what he could do, I was amazed.” Rohan gained admiration and respect from his teammates with his dedication and zealous workout regimen. He never accepted a modified training plan and instead chose to perform the same exercises as his training buddies. When the team had to run up a ski slope laden with twigs, rocks and other debris, Murphy utilized his hands and upper body strength to crawl up the mountain. He majored in Kinesiology and after college he felt a yearning for the competition that he found on the wrestling mat. He found comfort with the idea to compete in the 2016 Paralympics. “Most people have formed an opinion that I’m a gym rat because I’m always there lifting,” Murphy stated. “I think it’s something that is necessary, so I can succeed at power lifting, and I can’t wait for 2016.”
Written By: Paige Carson writes for A Forever Recovery to help promote healthy living. Follow A Forever Recovery’s Twitter Page and A Forever Recovery LinkedIn.
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Rohan Murphy is a power lifter that moves quickly throughout Gold’s Gym in Long Island. He springs in between weight equipment pressing 300 pounds and incorporating sets of upper body exercises into his routine without the other members even blinking an eye. Rohan is incredibly fast for someone without any legs. This is due to a serious birth defect that left both of his legs impaired.“My deformity left both of my legs backward with the kneecaps on the opposite side of my body,” states the 28-year-old athlete. When Murphy was just 4 years old, he had them amputated. He gets around the gym with the aid of a wheelchair, and the help of a spotter by traveling around on what’s left of his legs. He’s dedicated to working out approximately four to five times a week at Islip, L.I. gym. Murphy’s at the gym so often that the other gym members are no longer shocked to see a double amputee putting forth a personal best of benching 350 pounds. He takes his workouts seriously and is training to compete as a power lifter in the 2016 Paralympics that will be held in Rio. Keeping a close eye on the London 2012 Paralympics, Murphy works diligently toward his goal of obtaining a gold medal in power lifting come the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Motivational speaking keeps him busy, and it was the primary reason he was unable to compete in this year’s London Games. He’s spending his days inspiring kids from grade schools and colleges all over the United States and teaching them what it takes to succeed in life.
Most of his childhood was spent as a spectator on the sidelines where he found a hunger for athletics. In eighth grade, a gym teacher totally changed his life forever by introducing Rohan to the sport of wrestling. The coach started Murphy off as a team manager, but he thought he would be better suited on the mat due to his amazing upper body strength. A guidance counselor recommended a local community college for Murphy. This thoughtful but offending advice was ignored, and Rohen chose to wrestle for Penn State. Penn State’s head wrestling coach reminisces about the day Rohen first came into his office. “I thought he was coming to help the team out,” Sunderland said. “When he stated his intentions were to wrestle, and he showed me what he could do, I was amazed.” Rohan gained admiration and respect from his teammates with his dedication and zealous workout regimen. He never accepted a modified training plan and instead chose to perform the same exercises as his training buddies. When the team had to run up a ski slope laden with twigs, rocks and other debris, Murphy utilized his hands and upper body strength to crawl up the mountain. He majored in Kinesiology and after college he felt a yearning for the competition that he found on the wrestling mat. He found comfort with the idea to compete in the 2016 Paralympics. “Most people have formed an opinion that I’m a gym rat because I’m always there lifting,” Murphy stated. “I think it’s something that is necessary, so I can succeed at power lifting, and I can’t wait for 2016.”
Written By: Paige Carson writes for A Forever Recovery to help promote healthy living. Follow A Forever Recovery’s Twitter Page and A Forever Recovery LinkedIn.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
CONNECTION: CORPORATE HEALTH
Vancouver's Premier Fitness Studio
Click HERE.
www.conectionhealth.ca
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www.conectionhealth.ca
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
THE PROVINCE - BUSINESS SECTION
From The Province, Monday April 23rd, 2012...ON THE MOVE
THIS WEEK APRIL 23 TO APRIL 30
Cadillac Fairview has announced the appointment of Jody Cranston as director of Connection: Corporate Health at the HSBC Building. Cranston, a competitive-strength athlete and powerlifter, has spent close to 20 years in the fitness industry as the owner of the highly successful Vancouver-based Power-shape Personal Training.
© Copyright (c) The Province.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
VANCOUVER SUN - BUSINESS SECTION
From The Vancouver Sun, Monday April 16th, 2012...Keeping track
Events, people on the move, new businesses, good works
THIS WEEK APRIL 17 TO APRIL 23
Feel the pulse of business with The Vancouver Sun Business BC's Monday morning briefing.
MOVES PERSONNEL CHANGES
© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
FITNESS AS A FORM OF TREATMENT FOR CANCER PATIENTS.
The following article was written by guest author Liz Davies. Important and well written articles such as this will always have a home on my Blog. Many thanks Liz, hopefully this is the first many.Fitness is now being widely recognized as a method of treatment for those who are currently suffering from cancer. While fitness and exercise will not necessarily get rid of any cancer that is already present in the system, it is a great way to remain healthy and in shape while preventing various other forms of cancer and diseases. In fact, studies have shown that individuals who exercise for at least thirty minutes during the day are less likely to suffer from breast cancer, colon cancer, and even testicular mesothelioma. Individuals who are suffering from cancer will most likely undergo various types of treatment. Some of the most common treatment methods for cancer include radiation therapy, surgery, and even chemotherapy.
While these treatment methods can help reduce the cancer and possibly get rid of the cancer for good, some of the treatment methods can leave the patient feeling very tired and lightheaded throughout the day. Beginning a fitness routine on a daily basis can help the cancer patient to relieve some of these frustrating side effects of cancer treatments. There are several forms of exercise that can be performed by cancer patients. Before the patient begins their fitness routine, they should speak with their doctor about their condition to make sure that it is okay to exercise. Most doctors will encourage cancer patients to exercise.
When a cancer patient begins a fitness routine, they should start off with simple stretches. A simple stretch would include sitting on the floor and stretching out the legs and arms. Static stretching and passive stretching are both gentle versions of stretching that can be beneficial for cancer patients. Once the patient completes about five minutes of stretching, they should begin some aerobic exercises. Some of the best exercises for cancer patients include brisk walking, running on a treadmill, jogging, and riding a bike. The cancer patient can switch up their fitness routine and do different activities each day.
It is important to exercise but it is also important that the patient does not overdo it. A daily fitness routine of about thirty minutes will not only help the cancer patient to maintain fitness and get into shape, it will often help cancer patients on their road to recovering from cancer.
Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with her dog, April.( Liz Davies / Article ).
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