Ben Costigan

Owner of Core Essentials in downtown Dartmouth, 31 Queen st. Every Wed 8pm AST I ask and answer questions on fitness for the hour. Use #SharedFit to join in!

[Jason Davis @_JasonDavis]

https://t.co/DKwTBOPmTu Ben Costigan (Core Essentials) - 001 Thanks @CostiganBenjam #podcast #halifax #novascotia #fitness #business

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

We had great seats for the Halifax hurricanes today! Happy Valentine's day. https://t.co/dmpCCsXc0q

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

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[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@classyjoyful very true. New years is a great time for non fitness goals.

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@classyjoyful that's fair I can totally see why, there is a lot if pressure around resolutions. My thoughts are even a failed goal helps :)

[Sharon Jessup Joyce @SharonAJJ]

@CostiganBenjam I think I made one when I started coming to @coressentials in October and have stuck with it! #SharedFit

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@DrealynnM I feel similarly. However I do think it is a good time to look at your long term fitness goals and what is possible in a year.

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

#SharedFit Q: Will you make a new years resolution? Why or why not?

[Sharon Jessup Joyce @SharonAJJ]

@CostiganBenjam On the positive side, we also need to help people fall in love with good, real food. #SharedFit #Eatyourveggies

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@SharonAJJ very true! That is a necessary cultural shift that we need to make.

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@pbojanic agreed. We were talking just the other day how there is not as many great resources out there for nutrition. #ShatedFit

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@pbojanic I am really excited by the idea of personalized health. Genetic testing is becoming more affordable everyday. #SharedFit

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

#SharedFit Q4: Canada is seeing a continual rise in obesity rates over the past 10 years. What will it take to reverse this trend?

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

One area of technology that has been rapidly expanding is the use of genetic testing as it relates to health. #SharedFit

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

#SharedFit Q3: What do you believe will be the next "new technology" to disrupt the fitness industry?

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

@pbojanic I agree. I think the personalization for health is just beginning as certain technology becomes more prevalent #SharedFit

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

#SharedFit Q2: What role does big business (fortune 500 companies) play in the health of Canadians? What role should these companies play?

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

#SharedFit Q1: What do you believe will be the biggest change to the health and fitness industry in Canada over the next 5-10 years?

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

At 8 pm tonight I am asking questions on the future of health in Canada. Use the #SharedFit to share your thoughts.

[Ben Costigan @CostiganBenjam]

Love the answers tonight. I would say sleep and hydration are the most challenging for me. Consistency is the key to success. #SharedFit