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NEW - Bits & Bites! with Rachel & Chris (as
presented at CanFitPro)
Saturday 9am
Its a bit of this and a bit of that.. A lil hip hop, lil latin,
lil hi lo, lil, active strength, lil kick box, and a wicked
flowinng yoga type recovery. All
with the step, except in the last bit and byte.
It was said
at CanfitPro "This
was the best session of my entire weekend, where have these two
been? We
want more" It was a sold out session with standing room
only and even that was tight!
Join in the fun of this fabulous cardio workout with Rachel & Chris!
NEW - Fitness
Kickboxing (WS) -with Ross O’Donnell
Saturday 9am
Enjoy a program designed by a Certified Competitive
Kickboxing Coach and CPT as a basic introduction to fitness kickboxing.
It incorporates "REAL" kickboxing
punches, kicks and combinations, and uses focus punch pads
and partner training.
NEW - Fighting
Fit Bootcamp – MMA Fitness
(WS) - with Ross O’Donnell
Saturday 11am
Learn “real” MMA striking
techniques, combinations and floor work for the ultimate in authenticity
and fitness, ensuring a safe and efficient class or personal
training session. This workshop is specifically designed to incorporate
authentic MMA drills for cardio, strength, striking, kicking
and ground work into a rigorous training program format.
NEW - Kettlebell
Kettleworx! - with Charlene & Ryan
Sunday 9 am and 10am
Kettlebells are the hottest trend in fitness now. They were formally used to
train Russian military workers and are designed to be incredibly efficient.
They work cardio, muscle and flexibility in one workout. They are great for
empowering woman and quickly help you to reach your fitness goals. All your
favorite fitness moves using a kettlebell to add to the challenge
New for 2010! Zumba and
more Zumba!
Saturday 2pm -4pm
Zumba is a popular fitness program inspired by
Latin dance. The word "Zumba" comes from a Colombian
word that means to move fast and have fun. Using upbeat Latin
music together with cardiovascular exercise, Zumba is aerobic
dancing that is lots of fun and easy to learn. Zumba incorporates
several dance styles, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton,
mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso and Salsaton. If you enjoy
high energy, motivating music, and like to try unique moves and
combinations, Zumba is the class for you.
The TOP
3! Strength, Stamina, Stretching (WS) - with Marc
This workshop maximizes bodyweight training,
core strength and flexibility with the Equalizer, Buddy System
and Stretch
Strap. Learn how simple moves (not easy) can dramatically improve
your metabolism, and "buddy power" can increase your
endurance.
Sunday 9am
Managing
the Older Adult Experience (WS) - Ariella
Saturday 2pm
See how an age-friendly program attracts novices and keeps
beginner fitness enthusiasts coming back. Learn the 25 essential
aspects of an age-friendly program and how these must haves
greatly enhance their exercise experience.
NEW - Expressive
Art Clay Workshop - Wendy & Deb
Saturday 11am and Sunday 11am
This
hand building workshop will exercise both physical and intuitive
experience through the medium of air-dry
clay. You will be invited to experience clay's playful nature
through touch, and are invited to consider and reflect on specific
questions which may be transferred to the "process" of
creating a mask. During this session we will strive to focus
on the mind-body connection in a very experimental way, using
the expressive
quality of the clay to help stretch and tone our inner creativity.
Body
Pump with Body Bars - Chris
Saturday 2pm
Welcome
to the ultimate workout. This total body workout is designed
to challenge your balance, strength, agility and aerobic
capacity. This class combines high repetition strength
training with aerobic conditioning. This class is designed
to tone and condition your body, can help you to lose weight
and
ultimately change your body shape, all in record time. Body Pump
is an efficient and effective way to get a full body workout
at your own intensity level.
This class is ideal for any fitness level as
you can work at your own pace.
Awesome Abs
Saturday 10am (All) - Charlene
Sunday 11am (All) - Len
The title speaks for itself.
Cardio Rhythm, a little Caribbean! (All) - Len
Saturday 10am
Feel the rhythm in this enthusiastic, energetic, feel good cardio class. A little
funky, a little Latin, it’s the music that will make you move!
Chiropractic Care for the Fitness Professional
- Dr. Michelle Crispe BA Kin, DC.
A look at the role of Chiropractic techniques and how they
can positively affect performance and movement leading to
greater muscle gains and improved fat loss.
Hatha Flow Yoga (B/I) - Gundrun
Saturday 10am and Sunday 9am
Traditional yoga postures are put together in flowing sequences. Promotes relaxation
Healthy Back (WS - All) - Charlene
Saturday 10am and Sunday 9am
In this workshop you will learn about
the major connective tissue lines. We will open the areas
in the back that are generally stuck. We will also
open the feet ,hamstrings,thoracic spine ,sub occipitals
using various techniques. The participants will experience
openings and understand which techniques work for them personally
and
will have the tools to continue at home. You will then
learn the relationship of subconscious tension and holding
patterns that restrict everyday movement. We will experience
how imagery can improve movement. We will experience
how preparing organs for movement can take the stress off
the
back and improve flexibility. Finally we will strengthen
the back with increased range of motion and less tension.
Charlene has been teaching this class for
5 years now to chiropractors,osteopaths and fitness professionals.
This class includes the chronically injured and gives them
techniques to enter back into the exercise world. Also the
advanced student can improve movement awareness and return
to there favorite movement with ease and grace.
In the Flow - Rachel
Saturday 2pm
Inspired by yoga, ballet, and modern dance, In the Flow is a sensual, playful
journey for the mind, body and soul. In the Flow will challenge your cardiovascular
and muscular endurance, promote fat burning and improve your balance, core
stability and flexibility. In the Flow is appropriate for the beginner to
the well experienced participant. No equipment or dance experience required,
just you!
NIA (All) - Anna
Sunday 11am
“Nia is movement-medicine for the body and soul.”
Nia teaches you how to physically interpret and internally
direct your actions and choices, and to listen to the voice
of your body and allow the body to be your guide in discovering
Dynamic Ease. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia is self-guided,
adaptable and safe for any fitness level, from stiff beginners
to highly fit athletes. Delivering cardiovascular, whole-body
conditioning, Nia is based on creating a loving relationship
with the body and following The Body’s Way – the
innate intelligence of the body. (taken from http://www.nianow.com/about-us/the-technique)
Power Vinyasa Yoga (I/A) - Gundrun
Sunday 7am
Our unique style of Power Yoga will strengthen one group of muscles while stretching
others, linking all movements with breath. We modify many poses to reflect current
exercise science and safety standards, while still respecting logic, history,
and philosophy. Running (All) (WS)
- Janet
Sunday 2:30pm
Learn running techniques to help you to run
with less impact on legs, joints
and lower back, therefore reducing the risk
of injuries. Run in
a lighter, and more efficient style. Learn
how to run with better posture, how to correctly position
the
body and how to relax your muscles
while running. This class
is equally beneficial for beginner/recreational runners as
well as elite runners. Take
your running to the next level and do it with more enjoyment.
Participants will be assisted on what they should work on to
improve their
running technique. Topics could include nutrition, shoe selection,
safety, injury prevention
and much
more to
help keep you healthy and motivated. Let us know ahead what
you are interested in learning and we will try to accomodate
you. Bring your running shoes and your questions.
Step on It! ( I/A) - Rachel
Saturday 11am
Our step classes promise high-intensity training with low impact forces. Prepare
to sweat!
Step It Up! - B/I - Chris
Sunday 9am
All your favourite easy moves with great music to get your heart pumping!
Sweet Relief Yoga. (All) - Gundrun
Saturday 3pm
This hip opening class is great for beginners
to advanced students. Stiff hips can cause bad backs & can
be responsible for some knee problems. Learn stretches that
will increase the range of motion in your hips & lengthen
the muscles that cause restrictions in hip movement.
This class will help to restore balance & freedom of movement
by releasing tension in your hips, lower back and pelvic region.
Great after a heavy day of cardio and strength exercises Wake up Call! (All) - Len
Sunday at 7am
A more traditional style aerobic
class with combination of high and low impact moves, enjoy
this invigorating way to start the day.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga (All) - Gundrun
Saturday 7am
Sequences of sun salutations, standing and seated postures all put together linking
movement to breath.
Reverse Aging and Increase Your Productivity -
(All) - Alex
Sunday 9am and 10am
In this interactive session, you will gain
an awareness and understanding of the four pillars of health,
and the importance in taking a balanced approach to wellness.
Most importantly, you will significantly elevate your ‘satisfaction
quotient’ in life. It is okay to want more out of life-
you
can handle it!
By taking care of your body and reigniting
your life passions, you will learn how to juggle your priorities
and tap into your innate skills to walk, dance and reverse
the aging process. You will actually be doing more and feeling
younger.
The Four Pillars of Health are the keys to realize true
happiness by discovering how:
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Physical health can improve your productivity.
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Passion can ignite your ability to overcome
obstacles.
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Stress management will teach you how to
embrace stress to help you achieve higher goals.
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Peace of mind allows your body to rest,
so it can recharge to be ready to go for the gold.
BENEFITS:
- Establish healthy habits
- Connect to your heart’s passion
- Convert life’s challenges into opportunities for
growth
- Tap into your inner wisdom and peace by being in the present
- Understand the effects of stress on your body
- Realize you have the power within you to turn things around
- Find out the truth about the latest fad diets
- Discover why exercise is the number one therapy
- Awareness of the essential food groups and how food affects
you
Alexandra Gellman demonstrates how making healthy
life choices dramatically improves energy, productivity,
and prevents heart disease and other chronic illnesses. You
will learn simple tools to handle stress more effectively,
make exercise a fun part of life, and achieve the life of
your
dreams both at home and at work.
You will also learn to change the energy when
you find yourself bogged down by negativity. The result will
be long-lasting, life affirming habits in all aspects of
your health; so you can handle your high wire act with grace,
confidence and exhilaration.
Develop the skills to reverse aging. Complete
our very own Stress Age Questionnaire, featured in the Wall
Street Journal. It will measure the effects of stress on
your body and its impact on your biological age. You will
see clearly what needs to be done to get you back to your
original age,
or even younger.
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