Fit Your Life

The evening air is cooler, the sunrise is later, and it seems like we are all settling back into our routines. I love fall. I love the crisp breeze and wearing scarves. Even for those of us not in school or without little ones in school yet, the fall is still a great time to hit a reset button. Small changes in our daily routine can have huge impacts on our health and overall fitness goals. Wake up 15 minutes earlier each day to sneak in a quick sweat or stretch. Challenge yourself to test out one new healthy recipe weekly. Carry around a water bottle to make sure you are hydrated. Focus on your alignment throughout your work day or while playing with your little ones. Schedule a class or two to attend every week to make yourself accountable to others. These are just a few ideas, but the list is lengthy! How are you adding a little extra health to your daily life? A little does go a long way and remember, do not strive to be perfect. Strive to find a healthy balance ...

We do what we love and we love what we do. Finding our passion through inspiring others to move their bodies in ways that feels amazing to them is what we strive for in and outside of our classes. The three of us (Erin, Jamie, and Kellie) all grew up being active and movement has always been a part of our lives. We realize this is not always the case for those attending our classes. Our goal is to make fitness fun! Smiles. Laughter. High fives. Games. New moves. That is how we find what movement speaks to us and what inspires us to keep our bodies moving. Today, we held a free Family Fit workout in Magrath Heights Park (southwest Edmonton) and oh my gosh was it fun!!!! Everyone was invited. Some mamas came by themselves for some kid-free time, others brought their husbands and children, some brought a friend. We had new moms, expecting moms, and weekend warrior moms. It was amazing!! The energy that was created from families moving their bodies, enjoying the fresh air a...

Did you know more than 70% of women are wearing the wrong size of bra??? I’ll give you a minute to digest that number…70%! And here’s another fun fact for you, Brooks’ research found that 25% of women don’t work out as hard as they could because of breast bounce.   WHAT?! Both stats are crazy but I want you to know that you don’t have to be a part of those statistics.   You can be a woman who has fully supported breasts.  One who never worries about breast bounce during workouts.   You can give it your all and never fear that your breasts are going to become saggy from lack of support – YES! That is a thing.   You might be asking yourself, how? How do I find out about proper fitting sports bras and what to look for when shopping?   How do I know if my sports bra is fitting correctly?   I have compiled all of the information you will need to know to answer these very important questions.    So, for the sake of your breast...

Okay, let’s get real for a few minutes. Being a mom of two is awesome, a ton of fun, humbling, and tough. Yea, it’s tough. Brooke and I were in such a groove on the days we had together – I knew how long it would take to get fed, ready, and out the door. Toss (not literally!) an adorable newborn into the mix and goodness knows how long it can take! I love the learning adventure and the little daily challenges, but most of all of the extra love that having two sweet girls has added to our home.  Nearly two months in and I am feeling more confident each day in this new routine and the chaos it ensues. Sure, Mikah is still feeding on demand, so that is not always 100% predictable, but it is getting better. She is also a snuggly baby, which is lovely and incredibly sweet, however, a little tricky with a busy and fun toddler who wants to play and needs to eat! Therefore, Mikah is in the carrier a lot. Good thing she loves it! I usually love working out first thing in the morning and the...

I love morning workouts!  I find it is the best way to start my day and keep me going through whatever comes my way. Getting out of bed is not usually easy, especially as the sun is rising later, but with these tips I hope you will give it a fair shot! Yes, even at 38 weeks pregnant and off work, I set my alarm for 6am and sneak in 20 minutes of "me" time to sweat before I begin my day! Remember, it takes time for a habit to form. Some say 21 days. So, give yourself a month of at least three first-thing-in-the-morning workouts per week and see how you feel! Journaling is a great way to keep track of your energy levels; both on the days you complete your morning routine and on the days you do not. Once in the rhythm, I find that I am actually more tired on the days I didn't exercise!  Here we go: 1) Set out your workout clothes the night before By choosing what you will throw on the minute you roll out of bed is motivating for two reasons. One, you don't hav...

I love learning new techniques and ideas! I find it is so easy to get stuck in the same fitness routine, whether is be my own workouts or creating fresh classes for my clients. After attending AFLCA's 2016 Fit Rendezvous, I felt inspired to create new and fun classes using everything I learned.  Fresh & Fun! full body workout was created the week after the fitness conference. I love this new-to-me technique of combining basic combination movements for a short amount of time, but with many sets. My clients loved the fresh format!! It is a struggle to push through this many sets, but they were so thankful they had each other and made it through! Fresh & Fun! full body workout My incline push-up on the MoveBALL from my knees prenatal exercise modifications are in blue Warm-Up | 5 minutes 30 seconds per exercise Prisoner walk lunges Plank | Reverse plank Prisoner walk lunges with added one lunge at bottom Plank with walk | Reverse plank with walk...

Keep your body active all summer long with our classes tailored for your stage of life and fitness level! Fit Your Life offers Prenatal Fit for mamas-to-be of every gestation, Mom & Me Fit for mamas on the move, and Fit Bootcamp for all women who want to have fun and get fit! Enjoy the fresh air. Laugh too much. Develop healthy habits. Learn to love your body. Surround yourself with those who lift you up.  Summer 2016 Schedule June 6 - September 1  (no classes​ July 6, 7, 11, 12, August 1) Prenatal Fit Mondays  | 7pm | Ogilvie Ridge Park  (combined class with Fit Bootcamp) Wednesdays  | 7pm | Ellingson Park  (combined class with Fit Bootcamp) Mom & Me Fit Tuesdays  | 9:15am | GHV Bulyea Park (June 7, 14, & 21) Tuesdays  | 10am | Magrath Heights Park (June 28 - August 30) Thursdays  | 11am | Ellingson Park Fit Bootcamp  Mondays  | 7pm | Ogilvie Ridge Park  (combined ...