Fit Your Life

As I reflect on the amazing year that was 2015 and the many blessings it brought me and my family, I cannot celebrate with toasting to each and every one of you who helped me along the way! Your support, encouragement, hugs, and love did not go unnoticed and Fit Your Life's first year of successes would not be the same without you. Thank you! In January 2015, Fit Your Life officially began by offering one prenatal and one postpartum fitness seminar as a way of testing the waters of interest for these types of fitness classes in Edmonton. I was humbled by the wonderful response and a short while later, my first Mom & Me Fit and Prenatal Fit classes were filling up! We moved Mom & Me Fit outdoors for the summer and although we had to duck under picnic shelters a few times, we were very lucky with the weather! Prenatal Fit has continued to be strong and Fit Your Life has had 15 babies born to clients of this class already! Amazing! In August and September, Fit Bootcamp | ...

As mothers, we do our best to find balance. A little time for ourselves and a lot of time for everyone else. Sneaking in a 10, 20, or even 30 minute sweat session some days can be really tough. On days that our Littles need a little extra love or just want to join in the fun, strap on your cutie and move your body!  This full body routine was inspired by a workout created by one of my amazing Mom & Me Fit clients! She enjoyed the workouts posted on my blog and also uses the Seconds Pro app (where I email my clients the workouts and it plugs right into their interval timer!!), but needed to make modifications for times where her sweet girl needed those snuggles! More often than not, she falls asleep while her Mama is working out. Mom win?? I think so!! This routine is also great if you are pregnant, as you have a built-in-babywearing system!  What you will need: - a structured carrier ( ErgoBaby , LittleLife , etc) is recommended as it ensures the best spine an...

How is your week going? I hope that you are taking some time to relax and enjoy the calmness among the hustle and take in the beauty of the snow!  Our second at-home workout of this lovely Christmas break is a little more intense in that you must (and you will!) push through as many repetitions as possible in one minute, with little to no break in between exercises. You will rest once all 12 exercises are complete before you repeat! Make sure that you complete the warm-up and the core! Yes, you recognize the exercises (and fun names!) from the Gingerbread Cookie Arms & Core , but I guarantee it will be a completely different experience than Tabata style! This is a great full body workout that requires no equipment (prenatal version requires either dumbbells or other weighted object) so you can do this workout anywhere this holiday season! Prenatal modifications are in this colour! Ready?? Let's do this!! Once again, if you use Seconds Pro and want me ...

Pregnancy is such a special time, as you grow a new life inside your body. Both you and your child are constantly changing during each stage of development. Being pregnant is natural for a woman - it’s one of the most beautiful things that your body is made to do. Yet, when it comes to engaging in physical activity and exercise during pregnancy, many women are unsure what they can or should be doing. Some worry they might harm the baby or injure themselves while exercising. These concerns are only natural. But, thankfully, the human body is designed to move and pregnant bodies are no different. Read my entire article here! Now that you understand the benefits of staying active and exercising throughout your pregnancy, where do you start? Begin with your health care provider's consent. Whether you see a obstetrician, family physician, or midwife discuss the activities you already do or are interested in during your pregnancy. Once you are cleared for exercise...we can have ...

During our final week of fitness classes for 2015, we spiced things up with Christmas themed workouts along to Christmas tunes! We sweat, smiled, laughed, and hugged as we wished each other all the best during the holiday season.  I promised these lovely ladies that I would post one new workout per week during our Christmas break to keep them motivated to move their bodies and continue to incorporate the healthy habits they have developed over the past weeks!  All you need for this Gingerbread Cookie Arms & Core workout is your exercise mat and an interval timer! I love the Seconds Pro app and share all my interval workouts with my clients this way. The prenatal modifications are in this colour! Here we go... Hot Chocolate Warm-Up | 30 seconds each | 2 sets  Jolly Jacks | Jumping Jacks | Walking Jacks  Chimney Climbers | Mountain Climbers | Walking and/or incline Tabata | 20 seconds work & 10 seconds rest | 4 rounds per set L...

Ever since this summer when I offered four consecutive weeks of Fit Bootcamp | Sweat for a Cause fundraiser fitness classes there has been an increased demand for Fit Your Life to open a "regular" fitness class. As most of you know you, I specialize in prenatal and postnatal fitness, however have taught women's fitness classes for 10 years! We finally found a space that works and let me tell you... it is gorgeous ! I know that is not why you join a fitness class, but a nice view outside picture windows doesn't hurt when you are in the middle of one minute of burpies! Fit Bootcamp is a women's only bootcamp-style fitness class, for women of every stage of life! This class strengthens and tones by working the entire body in a fun and energetic atmosphere! Whether you are new to your fitness journey or looking to reconnect with your body postpartum (but want to leave the Littles at home), this class will challenge you physically, while increasing your self-c...

Staying on track through the holidays can be tough! With tempting treats and delicious meals, it can be easy to become side tracked and forget our goals. Not wanting to ruin your hard-earned results over Christmas does not mean that you cannot still enjoy some holiday favorites!  Here are some tips and tricks to stay fit and not feel any food-guilt over the holidays: Bring a side dish of your own! Offer to the host that you bring a side dish to accompany their meal. Not only are you helping them out with less to cook, but you are offering your family and friends a delicious and nutritious recipe! Use a smaller plate. Sometimes, we do not have choice of what will be served, and we do not have a way to bring our own healthy recipe. By choosing to use a smaller plate, you will eat less and still enjoy all of the delicious food provided for you! Sample, do not indulge. Around the holidays, we are surrounded by cookies, cakes, and all types of delicious treats. So, instead of...

January is the perfect time to recommit to your health by registering for a fitness program that will keep you motivated through the cold and dark winter months in our beautiful northern city! Fit Your Life offers fitness classes for women of all stages of life and will challenge you to be the healthiest version of yourself in 2016 ! Come check out our prenatal-specific, postnatal baby-friendly, and women's only bootcamp-style classes! By registering for one of our Mom & Me Fit , Prenatal Fit , or Fit Bootcamp sessions, you are treating yourself to six weeks of fun & sweaty workouts, motivating emails, weekly challenges, and meeting some beautiful and likeminded women! For more details on the classes, click links attached to each class name above.  Get ready women of Edmonton! 2016 is going to be amazing!! Pricing: 6-week session = $85 (one class per week) Double-up = $150 (pair up any two classes per week!) Register here!

Pregnancy is such a special time, as you grow a new life inside your body. Both you and your child are constantly changing during each stage of development. Being pregnant is natural for a woman - it’s one of the most beautiful things that your body is made to do. Yet, when it comes to engaging in physical activity and exercise during pregnancy, many women are unsure what they can or should be doing. Some worry they might harm the baby or injure themselves while exercising. These concerns are only natural. But, thankfully, the human body is designed to move and pregnant bodies are no different. Prenatal fitness specialists can offer fun, safe and effective exercise routines - tailored to meet your specific needs. These professionals will modify exercises for you, throughout each tri mester, as baby grows and shifts in your body. In uncomplicated pregnancies, women are encouraged to participate in physical activity – even if they don’t have a previous fitness routine. Regard...

With the cold winter months approaching, the thought of staying active and keeping fit can be daunting. The good news is that just because we live in a country that has beautifully snowy winters, it does not mean that our health journey needs to suffer.  Why wait until January first for a New Year’s resolution? Start today with these winter active tips! 1)  Try a new fitness class! This can be the perfect way to learn new exercises in a warm environment. There are many boutique studios in Edmonton that offer a fun variety of workouts: The Surf Studio , SpinUnity , Barre Body Studio , Sculpt Barre , Bliss YogaSpa , YogaLife Studios , and of course, Fit Your Life to name a few. Also check out Fitset , which allows you to workout all over the city for one monthly membership!  2) Get outside! There are so many options to get sweaty while enjoying the fresh air. Winter hiking, cross-country skiing, skating, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing are great ex...