Body Exchange In the Media

Best Health – How to work out when you’re overweight

“Have you ever worried that you must get fit first before joining a gym? You’re not alone. Fear and intimidation are common barriers to exercise for overweight women, says Louise Green, a North Vancouver, B.C.-based fitness instructor and owner of The Body Exchange, a company that provides boot camps and classes exclusive to plus-size clients.” Read more.

Northshore Outlook – One Step at a Time

The first health and wellness program in Canada devoted to plus-size clients, The Body Exchange held its inaugural sessions at North Vancouver’s Handsworth secondary school gym.

A typical class, says Green, is hard.  Each session begins with a warm-up, followed by rotating cardio and strength-training segments to “keep the heart rate up.” The cardio session is often held outside using a… Read more.

Changing Minds (and Bodies) – Plus Size Fitness

Ms. Leith is one of a dozen people defying the weather to try Plus Size Fitness, a new program that’s trying to break down some of the social and psychological barriers to exercise. Run by Body Exchange Health and Fitness in Vancouver, this is a boot camp that embraces the unfit, the overweight and the exercise-shy. The object is to get people healthier, feeling better about themselves and less self-conscious about working out. Read more.

Downtown Eastside Residence Take Up Challenge

North Vancouver fitness trainer Louise Green has been helping out in the Downtown Eastside for a number of years — serving dinners on Christmas Day for the homeless or setting up a free coffee and baked goods stand on the corner of Main and Hastings at odd times during the winter. Read more.

SWAY Magazine – Plus Sized Success

Louise Greene, founder of Vancouver’s Plus Size Body Exchange, has found a way to change the negative attitude that many associate with exercise. “I’ve created a Fearless Fitness Boot camp to improve confidence and body image for Plus Sized individuals who are intimidated by exercise,” says Green.  Read more.

MyUrbanSuburban.com - Body Exchange Plus Size Bootcamp

Does you workout regime needs a little kickstart after a fun summer of camping, beer, bbq’s and lazy evenings?  Mine does.  Have gaiend 6 pounds this summer.  I’ve been eating non-stop since about June (and loved every minute of it.)  But it’s almost Fall, which means it’s time to focus and get back to the gym. If you’re in the same boat as me, check out this cool new business coming to Surrey!  Might be just what you need to fit back into your sexy jeans from last year. Read more.

Wet Coast Woman – Up Close & Personal with Louise Green

I am a zero motivation type of person when it comes to health and fitness.  I KNOW I need to be healthier and lose some weight…but the DOING it is tough.    Even with the amazing results I got at the Booty Camp this summer….it didn’t take much for me to just give it all up. Therefore, I really admire people like Louise…not only for her drive to stay fit and healthy, but for her passion to help others do the same. Read more.