PICKERING, ONTARIO…   The leading home improvement and furnishings club with direct insider prices, DirectBuy of Toronto East offers products ranging from light fixtures to televisions to kitchen cabinets, from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at direct insider prices. DirectBuy also offers design, delivery and installation services.   “The growth we’ve experienced since we opened our doors 10 years ago is a little hard to fathom,” said Cam Muscroft, owner of DirectBuy of Toronto East. “Not only have we grown in terms of the number of our members, but also in the number of manufacturers who want to sell their products through DirectBuy. And that’s got us even more excited about the next 10 years. ”   In addition to tremendous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, flooring and accessories, DirectBuy also offers design services to its members, as well as a listing of local contractors who offer installation services to DirectBuy members, many times at a discounted rate.   “Our 10 years in business have not only given us the opportunity to help families east of Toronto create the home of their dreams, but to also establish ourselves as part of the local business community,” said Muscroft. “We look forward to further cultivating those relationships with our customers and the community as we build toward even bigger and better things in the years to come. ”   Since 1999, DirectBuy of Toronto East has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Conveniently located at 1735 Bayly, Unit 16, in Pickering, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable setting where consumers finally have the financial control of buying direct.   For more than 38 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 160 locations in North America, DirectBuy offers its members access to approximately 500 brand-name manufacturers and authorized suppliers in Canada, and more than 700 brand-name manufacturers and their authorized suppliers in the US.   Consumers interested in seeing DirectBuy’s savings, service and selection up close may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by visiting www. directbuy. com or www. directbuycares. com.   Locations of DirectBuy by province are:   Alberta: DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, Calgary, 403-543-1620 DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242   British Columbia: DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252 DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St. , Vancouver, 604-251-5822 DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130 DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238   Manitoba: DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190   New Brunswick: DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton, 506-384-3009   Nova Scotia: DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, 902-446-4355   Ontario: DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639 DirectBuy of Ottawa, 2411 Holley Lane, Ottawa,613-248-3553 DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552 DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911 DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4180 Sladeview Cres, Unit 1Mississauga, 905-608-9244 DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200 DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 16, Pickering, 905-839-7747 DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271 DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078 DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. West, Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231 DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200 DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999   Saskatchewan: DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490  

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Making the decision to visit any one of Canada’s beautiful provinces or territories is easy, especially if you decide to spend your time on the East Coast. Canada’s East Coast is made up of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and precious Prince Edward Island which exudes island hospitality and charm. Your trip will be packed full of exciting activities when visiting any number of the East Coast festivals, cultural events, heritage sites as well as a ton of indoor and outdoor attractions. There is definitely no shortage of things to do on the East Coast. When visiting here is a list of the top 5 things you must see and do. When in Newfoundland, Gros Morne National Park is a must see. Either for a day trip or for a week long camping trip, Gros Morne National Park has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. You can hike through mountains, camp by the sea, visit freshwater fjords, waterfalls, and sandy beaches. As an area with vast natural beauty and a variety of scenery, wildlife and recreational activities, there are a million and one things to do. The next stop on your east coast vacation has to be beautiful New Brunswick. If you are searching for some indoor activities your next stop is the traditional farmers market in St. John – this market offers patrons the best New Brunswick has to offer in terms of fresh food, produce, meats and seafood. The St. John City Market also hosts the maritime craft show and offers hundreds of hand crafted items for you to enjoy. It’s a wonderful place to visit and stop in for a bite. If outdoor adventure is more your speed visiting the Fundy Trail in St. Martin’s New Brunswick will be most enjoyable! The Fundy Trail is an area of true importance as it is a sensitive ecological area, previously inaccessible to people. Untouched coastal areas with unmatched beauty and eco-diversity offer its visitors the opportunity to hike, bike or drive through portions of the park to take in the view. When in Nova Scotia shellfish is the dish dejour, particularly if you enjoy Lobster! Nova Scotia offers lobster tours for sea lovers of all ages. Tours are a great way to become familiar with the fishing methods used to catch these delicious creatures as well as to learn about the marine habitat of the many sea creatures that frequent the waters off Nova Scotia. A day on the water will reveal whales, seals, dolphins, seabirds, porpoises and other exciting species. The final stop on your east coast adventure must be Prince Edward Island, the gentle Island. Offering annual cultural and artistic events, numerous sights and attractions, PEI is fun for the whole family. You can learn to deep sea fish, do some afternoon birding, or golf on one of over 30 island golf courses . Be sure to visit Prince Edward Islands’ beautiful lighthouses, the home of Anne of Green Gables, and historic Province House, the Birthplace of Canada. Or if the idea of putting your feet up on one of PEI’s beautiful red sand beaches is more your speed, the gentle island has many places for you. Surrounded by the sound of waves coming ashore, birds flying overhead and nothing but peace and quite, this are definitely the place for you. Rejuvenate your spirit, Love Prince Edward Island!

Have you been noticing the growing number of fitness boot camps? They have become more and more popular and for good reason. They typically are much more affordable than personal training. They also offer more camaraderie and social support, are much more exciting, and have many more convenient time slots than personal training while still providing expert supervision. To try and fight customers from leaving, gyms have now started offering some classes, but still cannot compete with the flexibility and pricing of private fitness boot camps. Unfortunately, not all boot camps are created equally. Many fitness instructors want to jump on the lucrative boot camp bandwagon without having any of the skills or experience to design custom workouts for the wide variety of fitness levels typical in large group training. Here are 10 tips on how to select a boot camp that will get you results and keep you safe at the same time:The Top 10 Boot Camp Safety Checklist1. ) The Instructor(s) Must Be Certified With Nationally Recognized Institutions such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Academy of Sports Medicine or National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association. There are many online pay-for-certifications where people can get a certificate with little or no knowledge of proper training methods. This is a big part of what gets people hurt and gives fitness a bad name!2. ) The Instructor(s) Must Look The Part And Walk The Walk. If the trainer takes physical fitness seriously and is on the cutting edge of new training methodologies, they will be fit themselves, plain and simple. After all, who wants to take advice from someone who is in worse shape than they are!3. ) The Instructor(s) Must Be Experts With Exercise Progressions. Every exercise has the appropriate regression and progression based on your current fitness level.   If you ask your trainer if he/she can show an exercise modification that better suits your particular situation and they give you a blank stare, leave the class on the spot!4. ) The Instructor(s) Must Make Themselves Available 10-15 Minutes Before and After Every Session. Although a good trainer can effectively train the group as a whole and still give that personal touch, he/she must be willing to speak with clients before AND after every workout to address any personal issues that might arise within the scope of your training or in related to other very important topics like nutrition. 5. ) The Program Must Emphasize Body Weight Before External Resistance. There should be no added weight to any movements until you have mastered the key foundational body weight exercises in full ranges of motion like push-ups, squats, lunges, etc. A red flag should be raised if you are being instructed to add weight to a movement that you have yet to master with your body weight alone. This one’s important because it’s not a matter of if you will get hurt. . . it’s a matter of when!6. ) The Training System Must Focus on Body Weight Circuit Training and Cardio Interval Training. High-Intensity Interval Training is scientifically proven to burn 9x more fat than the aerobic training alternative, so it is critical that both the resistance training AND cardio programs provided incorporate intervals since the goal of 99% of fitness enthusiasts is fat loss. Furthermore, most people are seeking for the lean, athletic look of a men’s health or women’s health cover model respectively, and this is easily accomplished with 2-5+ body weight resistance training movements organized in a circuit fashion with the proper pre-programmed work to rest periods between exercises. Plus a truly skilled trainer has mastered the art of intensifying movements without the need for extra loading. Not to mention you want to make sure that your workouts are always changing. Who wants to always do the same routine over and over again?7. ) The Program Must Provide Nutritional Information. Nutrition is 80% of the weight loss battle. Without it, you are joining an incomplete program and wasting your money since there is no amount of exercise that can compensate for poor dietary habits. People are too busy, and frankly too lazy, so the nutrition program needs to be clearly outlined and easy to follow. 8. ) The Program Must Have A Website AND An Interactive Web 2. 0 Social Network. Bottom line, if the boot camp program in question does not have a website in this day in age it is not worth your time and money. Personal training is not just about “training,” it is a business and it needs to be approached that way. Furthermore, social support must extend outside of the boot camp workout. There are several web 2. 0 interactive social networks (e. g. NING) that offer member profiles, blogging, and a forum where trainers and clients can interact with each other for FREE, so there is no excuse not to set this up for boot camp clients. 9. ) The Program Must Have Social Proof And Raving Fans. If the program works, there should be proof in the form of client testimonials. Their previous clients should have results and be raving about all of the benefits that they have received from the program. Ask for before and after pictures and written or video testimonials of their services before signing up (again, this should be made available on the company website). And remember, it’s NOT just about the weight loss. Benefits should include, but not be limited to, increased energy levels, dress/pant size reduction, improved health profiles, increased strength and flexibility, less joint pain, etc. 10. ) The Program Must Offer A FREE Trial or Satisfaction Guarantee. If the program is confident about what they have to offer, then they will let you come in and try it for free or they will guarantee your satisfaction or your money back to completely eliminate the risk on your end. A results-based programs looks to minimize barriers of entry for prospects into their boot camps because they know that once the prospect experiences the benefits of the program firsthand they will surely buy!