Hey Guys! I recently was given a code from Lesley Logan of www.lesleyloganpilates.com to share with you for Pilates Anytime!
She wanted to offer a coupon code for me to share with you for a 30 day free trial of PilatesAnytime.com.
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Lesley has one of her classes on their platform and wanted to extend the code to my readers.
"I hope your readers find value in this coupon code for their own personal practice."
PMA Certified Pilates Teacher. Completed multiple Pilates Masters programs. Voted 'Best Pilates in Los Angeles' by Los Angeles Magazine. Maintains dozens of private clients and leads Pilates retreats around the world.
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Celebrity Trainers Erin Oprea and Shawn Booth Bring Popular Workout Party to Canada along with Canadian Native Kaitlyn Bristowe
WHAT: Celebrity trainer Erin Oprea (personal trainer to Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini and Jana Kramer) and "The Bachelorette's" Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe are bringing CitySTRONG across the border to Canada!
Bristowe from The Bachelorette, will DJ the event spinning some of the hottest tracks to get the crowd excited and ready to workout.
A portion of CitySTRONG’s proceeds benefits CreatiVets, an organization that provides disabled veterans with the opportunity to use art, music and creative writing to address service-related traumas. Erin Oprea is a Marine who served two tours in Iraq.
WHERE: Fort York Garrison Common I 100 Garrison Road
WHEN: August 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM
TICKETS: Register online at CITYSTRONG.com
I was recently invited and attended the grand opening of Cyclebar Leaside which is a premium indoor cycling facility. They recently opened their doors here in Toronto.
What is extra unique about the studio is that you can access their "cycle star's" aka instructors playlists from your rides. http://leaside.cyclebar.com/cyclebeats-lists/ <- I love this feature since I do a lot of cardio and am always looking for something new to listen to and I just so happen to have spotify anyway.
The class was fun, energetic and unique. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun way to spice up their cardio outside of the norm.
I have a youtube video going up that includes my experience with the class on March 17, 2017 5:30 AM. So go subscribe to my youtube channel now so you don't miss it:
Lastly as she started the cool down I got an instant email with my cycle stats and placing in the class. A disappointing 12th hahaha. Check it out below:
ACE launches JointHealth™ Education
North America's first on-line classroom designed to educate, empower and graduate today's modern arthritis patient
Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) today announced the launch of its newest on-line patient education program: JointHealth™ Education. Designed to enable arthritis patients to progress from being a "student" of arthritis to full-fledged "graduate," JointHealth™ Education empowers and equips them to be equal partners on their health care team. As part of the launch, ACE is introducing the first course in the program - JointHealth™ Education: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - to help patients and their healthcare providers better understand each other's motivations and goals for the patient's overall treatment and care plan.
"JointHealth™ Education was inspired by many of ACE's members living with an inflammatory arthritis who have told us they lack the communications expertise to have full, satisfying conversations with their rheumatologists on topics such as treatment options during their clinical visits. The program is informed by our organization's participation on a global advisory panel that conducted a survey in 16 countries of rheumatoid arthritis patients and their health care providers. The results illuminate the discord between the needs, concerns and fears of patients compared to the views of their health care providers," said Cheryl Koehn, Founder and President of Arthritis Consumer Experts and a member of the RA Narrative Global Advisory Panel.
Key findings of the RA Narrative Global Patient Survey included:
The vast majority of RA patients survey indicated they defined treatment success as no longer being in pain and having little to no inflammation, followed by improvement in their overall quality of life; the healthcare provider survey reported that their goals for their patients were achieving disease remission and/or low disease activity;
More than a third of patients surveyed reported they do not take their RA prescription medication as prescribed;
Over two-thirds of RA patients reported they felt uncomfortable raising their concerns/fear with the healthcare provider, and over a third strongly agreed or agreed that they worry if they ask too many questions, their healthcare provider would consider them a "difficult patient" and this would affect their quality of care.
These and other important findings from the RA Narrative Global Patient Survey led ACE to seek a made-in-Canada solution that focuses on closing the "communication gap" between RA patients and their rheumatologist to help them work as equal partners in disease management.
"The survey represents the views of 4,000 RA patients around the world and of their healthcare providers in the companion survey, providing ACE the road map for the development of JointHealth Education RA," said Koehn. "This evidence tells us that a patient's perception of their RA and its treatment, as well as their relationship with their healthcare provider, impacts the management and the outcomes of their disease. It shows us that, together, RA patients and their rheumatologists can better communicate and understand one another's views to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients."
JointHealth™ Education provides current, evidence-informed lessons, quizzes and coaching videos through a secure, on-line classroom where they can learn from the comfort of their own home or over the work day lunch hour. The program helps prepare patients to appropriately frame their health concerns and questions with their healthcare provider. Upon successful completion of a course the patient "Graduate" receives a certificate indicating they have the knowledge and communication tips needed to successfully prepare for their medical visit, talk to their health care provider about setting treatment goals and making an overall plan, discuss specific treatments (medication and non-medication forms) to manage and monitor their type of arthritis.
"Canadian rheumatologists have been actively discussing and pursuing ways to improve communication between patients and rheumatologists in order to work together to set treatment goals and establish a treatment plan to achieve the best possible disease outcomes. JointHealth™ Education is a valuable tool not just for patients, but also for rheumatologists – junior and senior, alike – to better assess the wants and needs of patients through their eyes, not just ours as was the case in days gone by," said Kam Shojania, MD, FRCPC, Clinical Professor and Head, Division of Rheumatology, University of British Columbia, and Medical Director of the Mary Pack Arthritis Program.
About Arthritis Consumer Experts
Arthritis Consumer Experts is a national organization that provides free, science-based information and education programs in both official languages to people with arthritis. ACE serves people living with all forms of arthritis by helping them take control of their disease and improve their quality of life through education and empowerment. Founded and led by people with arthritis, ACE also actively advocates on arthritis health and policy issues, through ACE's JointHealth™ family of programs and the Arthritis Broadcast Network, directly to consumers/patients, healthcare professionals, media and government. ACE is guided by a strict set of guiding principles, set out by an advisory board comprised of leading scientists, medical professionals and informed arthritis consumers.
Brass Vixens - Pole Fitness - Toronto
This week I was invited by Brass Vixens Pole Fitness to try out a class. At first I was hesitant because dancing of any kind is not my forte. One of my friends that I was speaking with on the phone said that I would probably be better than I was thinking I would be. So I decided what did I have to lose? I accepted the invitation and see what Brass Vixens was all bout.
From the moment I accepted signing up on their site was easy! Once I had a profile name I could browse through all of their locations and classes. The problem was that I have a very busy schedule. But guess what they had classes at all different times of day across all of their locations. I found a 12pm class that was perfect for me to attend at their location on Yonge Street. The class was beginner pole. I even received a friendly reminder of my class that I booked. Which is great since I do so many things in a day. I really like their booking feature and this was just icing on the cake!
I arrived at the address and was a little confused because the building read Seductions (and adult entertainment store). I walked in and asked where Brass Vixens was and the women was super nice and told me they were located on the 3rd floor. It would have been nice to know when I received my booking confirmation that this is where it was located. But it was easy to find non the less.
I was created with a friendly smile at the front desk by "Lady Kori" she was very friendly and totally made me comfortable. She took the time to show me the changing room, washroom and explain where to put my bags. I sat and waited patiently for the class to start and it started promptly at 12pm. It was a full class and some people had to share a pole.
Let me just say this: I LOVED EVERY ONE OF THE SONGS ON HER PLAYLIST! Music makes a workout for me so thank you Kori for an awesome play list. Since it was beginner pole we had what I thought was an extended warm up but she made it fun and sexy without it being over the top. All the moves were fun and her choreography flowed so well the whole class. The only thing I did not enjoy that much but I think everyone else did was the free style at the end of the class. She turned on a song and told us to free style. Since this was my first class I only knew what she did in the class so I was a bit so so about the freestyle. I just practiced what I learned while what seemed like everyone else did more advanced moves and really knew how to move. I just felt a bit out of place but it was still fun! I did not get a chance to take photos due to the privacy of the other attendees and there was another class directly after mine so I couldn't take any after either.
After my session I even got an email asking for my class review and to provide feedback. Great for business! I also got a Welcome to Brass Visens email saying that they hoped I enjoyed my class yesterday! After I filled out the feedback I earled "5 points." I assume this is a rewards program that they have. What a great incentive.
Overall I absolutely loved my experience at http://brassvixens.com and I would totally recommend it to anyone looking for a good experience. Don't be scared or intimidated and just go in and have fun with it. Kori is a great instructor and I would definitely attend another class of hers! Thank you Brass Vixens for such a wonderful first pole experience. If you are in the Toronto area check them out!
Media Alert and Photo/Video Opportunity - LOLË WHITE TOUR ON AUGUST 22
2,000 PEOPLE, ALL DRESSED IN WHITE, TO PARTICIPATE IN YOGA CLASS AT TORONTO'S FORT YORK DURING LOLË WHITE TOUR ON AUGUST 22
What: Montreal-based activewear brand Lolë is rolling out its signature yellow yoga mats for its third stop of the global 2015 Lolë White Tour against the backdrop of Toronto's beloved National Historic Site, Fort York.
This exceptional event invites yoga enthusiasts to dress all in white as a symbol of peace, and immerse themselves in the unifying spirit of yoga.
Where: Fort York, Toronto, ON
Media check in: 250 Fort York Blvd.
When: Saturday, August 22, 2015
Schedule:
8 am: Doors open to the public 9 am: Media check-in (media entrance map available for download here)
9 am - 10:15 am: Healthy breakfast served & preview of White by Lolë Fall 2015 collection (this is exclusive to media)
10:30 am - 11:45 am: Yoga session, including a live performance by Dan Mangan and AroarA
Upcoming Lolë White Tour stops include:
- New York, NY on September 2 in Central Park
- Los Angeles, CA on November 7 in Santa Monica
- Paris, France – occurred on June 21 at the Eiffel Tower (broll available)
- Montreal, Canada – occurred on August 8 at Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Port of Montreal with 6,000 yogis (broll available)
I love Nike. I love the NTC app and I see on twitter and Instagram all these great events that they have. It seems as though most of the NTC events are in the states. America has tons of amazing trainers that are Nike NTC trainers or affiliates but here in Canada. I only know of one Nike Trainer. I have no idea how they selected her or why. I've inquired to every outlet or anyone involved in Nike that I can get in contact with on how to apply, how to audition or how to become an influencer in Canada but no one can give me an answer. Or I get short turned with they're figuring out how to identify influencers. I just want to be part of a community of like minded trainers that genuinely care and do a good job at motivating people. I feel that having a Nike NTC trainer role is a great outlet to do just that. My passion is helping athletes and clients achieve goals and keeping them motivated.
So finally A few weeks ago I saw a post on Facebook about the Toronto Nike NTC classes. They posted a link showing you when the next classes were and gave a link to sign up. I sent a bunch of my clients e-mails and asked if they wanted to go. YAY Nike NTC events! A few of my clients were available and said yes. So we all registered. Leading up to the event I did not receive a reminder e-mail or any other sort of notification. Fine. Not a big deal since I put everything in my agenda.
Even though I was in an accident on May 29th I am limited to the things that I can do with both my hand and my knee. I am great at knowing my limitations and being able to modify exercises so I decided I would still participate (this was my first time working out since the accident), so I decided to still go.
Upon arrival at the Academy of Lions (where the event was held) there were signs for Nike NTC. I walked into the store front area of the gym and no one greater me, told me to register or had me fill out a waiver (which needs to be done or I could sue for injury and liability). I then noticed some girls coming in and signing in at the front desk. I signed in. No one spoke to me with any direction or information on where to wait. So I sat and observed. Then we saw a small sign on the entrance of the changing rooms that said Nike NTC register at front desk. A little late but there it was. About 10 minutes later the front desk guy from the gym comes up and asks myself and my client if we were new to the NTC class. We said yes and he said ok I will need to get you to sign a waiver. He left and came back to the group again with no waivers for us.
At this point the instructor came and said "ok guys lets run to the park like we always do." NO INTRODUCTION, NO QUESTIONS, DIDNT ASK IF ANYONE WAS NEW, DIDNT ASK IF ANYONE HAD ANY INJURIES, NOTHING! So we proceed to go to the park. Halfway through the warmup the instructor finally acknowledge that I had a knee injury and gave me one alternate to the exercise we were doing. OK THANKS! I proceeded to modify every other exercise given in the circuit training MYSELF. The workouts lasted approximately 35 minutes then a 10 minute stretch. Yes I worked up a sweat but it probably was because of the sun.
My experience with that particular NIKE NTC class at The Academy of Lions was sub par. The instructor was fit, but must be comfortable in her role. A simple welcome to NTC class would have been great and a bit of her background. A greeting at the club upon arrival would have been nice and a waiver presented to me would have been great. I wouldn't recommend this particular Saturday morning NTC class for very beginner exerciser. Very little exercise correction was offered, I don't think it was conducted safely and the instructors enthusiasm was less than stellar. Exercises were done on pavement (bad for joints, knees etc).
Overall I would rate the circuit style NTC bootcamp a 3/10. Now don't get me wrong. Im sure not all the classes are like this in Toronto or all the instructors are like this but I was very disappointed with my experience. Let me know if you have done a Nike NTC class and how your experience was in the comments below.
We have to give big props to former reality tv star Somaya Reece for her weight loss journey. Her fitness classes, constant twitter and instagram updates have inspired many. She over came the eating disorders bulimia and anorexia to become fit and healthy. She went from a size 18 to a size 8.
Check out the video below:
My favorite quote from this interview "Abs are made in the kitchen NOT in the gym"
Way to go Somaya! Keep Inspiring us! For more on Somaya check out her website. www.thisfitsme.com
Titika, one of my favorite workout clothing stores is having a free outdoor yoga class at their Don Mills location from 7-8pm. If you are in the Toronto area and have the time go check the store out they are having some great sales and get a free Yoga class too!
North York, 5 Karl Fraser Road,
Toronto ON M3C 0E7
1090 Donmills Road,
Shop at Donmills Unit M6A
Phone: 416-510-8898
Hours: Mon - Wed 10am-8pm
Thurs-Fri 10am-9pm
Sat 9:30am-9pm
Sun 11am-6pm
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