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150 minutes of movement per week ...as a Mom?!

Research shows that up to half of the functional decline we experience between age 30 and 70 is due to lack of physical activity. HALF! Wild. It is also proven that children with active parents are more likely to be active themselves. By increasing our heart rates for a minimum of 150 minutes (or 2.5 hours) per week, we can significantly decrease our risk (and therefore also our children’s risk) of over 25 chronic health conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, colon cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. Now, this all sounds well and good…but I know what you are thinking. HOW are you going to come up with 150 minutes per week to move your body enough to sweat and discover these amazing health benefits while continuing to be the best mom, wife, friend, colleague, and/or whatever other roles you carry each week? I am going to go through my best three tips on how to begin shifting your mindset on creating healthy habits while raising chil...

Edmonton's First Studio Dedicated to Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness is Now Open!!

We are open!!! What an amazing day celebrating Fit Your Life 's third birthday and the official opening of our new studio space.  The day was filled with mini sweat sessions to sample our new Signature Classes, delicious treats from a few of our favourite places, hot coffee to sip on while meeting new friends and catching up with old ones, and of course many sweaty hugs! We are incredibly grateful for the many that were able to share the day with us in person and also for all of the incredible love that was sent via digital means! It is true what they say, it takes a village and we feel extremely blessed to have you as part of ours! For those who have not had the chance to pop in  yet, Edmonton's first studio dedicated to prenatal and postpartum fitness is located on the second floor at 6563 Gateway Blvd NW. Check our our new Signature Classes here and the full schedule here . Register for your class here! Here are a few photos of Fit Your Life's third birthday an...