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I love adding a little extra core to any workout! After a full body strength routine, a beautiful run in the sun, or a sweaty bike ride! We can always use a little extra abdominal strengthening to help support great posture, tighten our tummy, and prepare for or recover from the stretching that occurs during pregnancy. Here is a quick routine that can be completed on its own or added to another workout! Bikini Abs Circuit 1) Supine Leg Drop Start with back on floor, legs straight up into air. Keep neutral spine, lower legs as much as possible without lifting low back off floor. Slowly return legs to starting position. Repeat. 2) Bent Knee Reverse Crunch Same motion as leg drop, but knees are now bent to 90°. Only hinge at hips (knees locked) to bring heels of feet toward ground *just* to touch, then return to starting position. Repeat. 3) Upper Abs Crunch Feet on ground, with knees bent. Hands start on either side of head (not behind head to avoid pullin...

I love finding delicious, easy, and nutritious snacks to have on hand in the fridge and/or freezer! These tasty treats are easy to prepare and store well in the fridge or freezer. They are the perfect snack to grab before and/or after workouts, for the busy woman on the go, and to pack for healthy camping/hiking/biking! I found this great recipe on ToneItUp.com and made a few modifications. Enjoy!! Coconut Cashew Bars Makes 12 bars 1 cup of cashews ½ cup of coconut flakes or shavings (unsweetened) 1 cup of dates (I use regular dates and soak for five minutes) 2 tbsp of lime zest 2 tbsp lime juice pinch of sea salt 1 tbsp pure maple syrup [optional] sprinkle of hemp hearts for garnish Add all ingredients to the food processor and pulse a few times to create a dough. Next, press mixture into a parchment lined pan. Sprinkled hemp hearts on top, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and cut into bars. Keep these individually wrapped or ...

To celebrate Canada Day next week, Fit Your Life is offering FREE CLASSES Tuesday, June 30, 2015 !! This is your opportunity to try out classes and see how much fun you can have while working out! Come by yourself, or bring a friend or two! Healthy Mamas = healthy families! Let ’ s do this together! Remember to please bring your water, a yoga/exercise mat, and whatever your baby might need (for the Mom & Me Fit class). Register online HERE !! Space is limited. *for those who have already purchased summer passes, you will not be charged for June 30 :)

Welcome Summer! I hope you are all getting excited for everything this summer will bring you! ...vacations, beaches, camping, time with friends and family, cold drinks, hot BBQ meals. I love this season and am looking forward to packing as much as we can into these months! Even though it was from the beginning of spring, not summer, I went back to an old workout that is oh-so-good!! Enjoy this sweat session from 2011!! Spring is in the Air Make sure to check out Fit Your Life's Mom & MeFit (outdoors!!) and Prenatal Fit summer schedule. You can now pre-register and pay online ! See you soon!

Packing your hospital bag. Some women have this done before they are six months pregnant and others put it off until the very last second. Whatever your style, here are a few essentials, according to me. What to bring with you to the labour and delivery unit - health care card and government identification (this is the first thing you will be asked for upon arrival) - your prenatal papers (you will be given these at your 36/37 week appointment) - lip balm - a hair elastic (or a couple) - snacks for your partner/support person (make sure there is protein: trail mix and granola bars are great, as well as apples) - coconut water (a great way to stay hydrated with electrolytes through your labour) - music (either through your phone or separate device) - a change of clothes for yourself - a change of clothes for your partner/support person (I also recommend flip flops) - phone charger - camera - list of people to call immediately after baby comes and a lis...

Summer session is quickly approaching! Click here to register for all Mom & Me Fit and Prenatal Fit classes! Notes: - Drop in options are available for all classes, but preregistration is a must. - For Mom & Me Fit, all ages of children are welcome!! I look forward to seeing you sweat soon! xoxox

This 20 minute workout will leave you feeling toned and sweaty! Tabata workouts are a great way to have an intense and efficient workout in a short amount of time. Despite the name of this workout, it is great for everyone and will challenge all fitness levels.  Prenatal - ensure you focus on your balance and stability through each exercise and move slowly. Remember to breathe. (this is for everyone, but especially our pregnant ladies!) What you need: - an exercise mat - a resistance band or dumbbells - water - an interval timer (I like the Seconds Pro app) How to set up for a Tabata workout... You will complete each set before moving on to the next, starting with Set 1. Your timer will be set for 20 seconds of work with 10 seconds of rest x 8 rounds. You will alternate between the two exercises in each round to complete the 4 minute set (4 rounds of each exercise). Take a one minute break before starting Set 2. Continue this way until all four sets are complete! It ...