Christmas Gift Basket Winners
Congratulations to our two Groove winners.
Paulina took home the Starbucks basket while Marie will enjoy the scents of her candlelight basket!
Thank you to everyone for your continued support! Have a merry Christmas and a Groovey new year! See you all on January 4th!
Trisha
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Groove Christmas Prize Packs
The Groove Christmas Prize Packs are here!
From now until December 21st attend my Wednesday night Groove at the GRC @ 7pm and earn tickets toward the draw for one of two gift baskets! Earn a bonus ticket for each friend you bring each week and improve your chances of winning!
The draw will be held at the end of class on December 21st.
So dig out those reindeer antlers and strap on some bells for a Christmas themed evening.
Draw Date: Wednesday December 21st, 8:00pm (at the end of class)
Prize # 1: Scents-a-licious basket, value $25.00
- scented tarts
- warmer
- scented potpourri
- votives
- glass candle holder
- decorative candle
PRIZE #2: Starbucks Gift set, value $30.00:
- Sumatra coffee,
- Starbucks mug,
- Tazo Awake black tea,
- Oatflake & Heather Honey Biscuits
Making Time for YOU in the Pre-Holiday Season!
As the holiday season fast approaches, do you find yourself juggling so many balls that you can’t find time for your workouts?- Are you feeling more stressed?
- Are you worried about weight gain during the holidays?
With the onset of holiday parties, decorating, shopping, food preparation and travel planning comes additional stress in our already busy everyday lives. Unfortunately, our personal time for exercise tends to be put on the back burner.
Give Yourself The Gift of Energy!
Wouldn’t it be great to have more energy?
Choosing to make yourself a priority during this hectic time and fitting in a couple of good quality workouts each week can reduce your stress levels, lift your spirits and leave you more energized for the events ahead.
If you’re already enrolled in a fitness class keep going so you can achieve the benefits you signed up for!
Otherwise, schedule a block of time at least twice per week leading up to and during the holidays to do something fun & active.
1. Walk to your town parade.
2. Snowshoe if mother nature blesses you with some snow
3. Downhill or cross country ski with your family
4. Enjoy a brisk walk to admire the Christmas displays in your area.
5. Work in two or three 10 minute calorie blasts each day.
6. Put together in impromptu scavenger hunt in your neighbourhood with friends & family.
Benefits of (Pre) Holiday Workouts:
1. Keep those holiday pounds in check.
2. Ladies you’ll feel great in that slinky new dress you bought for New Year’s Eve.
3. Feel calmer and more clear headed
4. Feel energized and able to conquer the world.
I’d love to hear your ideas!
How do you plan on staying fit over the holiday season?
Big Numbers & High Energy = Ridiculously Fun Groove Class
Today I had the honour to facilitate a Groove class at the Just Say Yes Conference in Ottawa.
In the spirit of the event, participants were energized and ready to say YES to something new, to step out of their comfort zone and give it their all. And that they did! Men and women of all ages, pumped it, kicked it, popped and swayed, and threw their own creative twist into the movements. Their enjoyment was written in the smiles on their faces and the pink in their cheeks!
Way to go everyone!
If you’d like to step out of your own box and dance for the health of it, drop me a line!
Just Say Yes! A Conference…This Saturday!
“Unleash the Power within you to say YES to opportunity, YES to your true potential, YES to achieving your heart’s fondest desires…”
A day filled with speakers from various fields and ending with a Groove Method session (with myself)! Be sure to checkout their website for more information!
Website: http://www.just-say-yes.ca/
When: Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 – 4:30
Where: Centurion Conference Centre, 170 Colonnade Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Shake & Rattle Your Bones – Halloween Groove
This coming Wednesday, October 26th is our night to mash with the monsters, twitch with the zombies and run from the purple people eaters while the superfreaks get their freak on Groove style!
Be sure to come and earn a chance to win an AMC prize pack that will be awarded to the winner of the draw at the end of class!
1 ticket = for every person who comes to class
2 tickets = for every person who wears a costume
3 tickets = for everyone who brings a friend
Don’t miss this class! Let’s fill the room – bring your friends, tell everyone you know.
See you Wednesday!
Exercise Band Safety Tip
Those handy, very convenient elastic bands are a great compliment to your exercise regime. Their portability and light weight makes them easy to pack for business trips, vacations or even to tuck in your purse or backpack for an on-the-go workout indoors or out!
When working with bands, whether with handles or not, its important to be mindful of a few safety tips.
- Prior to use, always inspect your band for signs of wear, nicks or imperfections, or dryness due to exposure to sunlight. Replace your band if it shows any signs of wear or tear to avoid injury.
- Always make sure the band is securely fastened under your shoe (over the top of the arch, then cross underneath the arch and press down with the weight of your foot) or wrapped once around the hand.
- Be sure to resist the band in both directions of the exercise to avoid strain on muscles and joints, Slow and controlled in both directions.
Enjoy your workout.
Checking For Diastasis Recti
For my moms in Mom & Me Fit, we spoke briefly today about diastasis recti, a separation of the abdominal muscles that can occur during pregnancy. If this condition occurs a more gentle approach to ab work is necessary.
If you’re not sure if this applies to you please watch the video below for more information. If you have any questions or suspect you may have diastasis recti please be sure to talk to your doctor.
Diastasis Recti?
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