It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Capture Group and Inside Fitness magazine come together to launch the unparalleled FMF (Fitness Music Fashion) event series. The first event will kick off at Maison Mercer, in Toronto, on April 25, 2015, and will feature a special guest appearance by fitness sensation Michelle Lewin.

From there, these exclusive FMF events will travel across Canada, offering guests the chance to be a part of the first-ever premier lifestyle event series that brings fitness, music, and fashion together in one entertaining occasion. These dynamic events will combine several exciting components, including a VIP cocktail reception, a fitness model competition (featuring 10 male and 10 female competitors), a fitness fashion show, and a full night of dancing to music from one of the country’s hottest DJs.

Each event begins with the exclusive cocktail reception, offering complimentary, premium spirits and specialty cocktails, alongside a delicious range of hors d'oeuvres and canapés from Fuel Foods. This portion of the evening gives guests the opportunity to meet and mingle with other VIP attendees before the night truly begins. Following the reception, guests will witness an authentic, yet unique, fitness model competition where 20 premier applicants will strut their stuff as they try to win guests’ votes for our top model title. After the winners have been announced, attendees will enjoy an exclusive fashion show featuring the latest styles from athletic brands like New Balance and ICE GEAR Fitness Apparel. 

Following the fitness and fashion portions of the evening, guests can dance the night away to the sensational soundtrack provided by one of New York City’s hottest DJ’s, Ross One (Marquee, LIV, One Oak). Anyone attending one of our FMF events can look forward to all of these benefits, and more, as they party until last call and partake in this truly unrivalled, highly anticipated social experience.

Event Dates:

• Toronto, Ontario - April 25, 2015

• Montréal, Québec - May 23, 2015

• Calgary, Alberta - June 20, 2015

• Vancouver, British Columbia - July 25, 2015

• Winnipeg, Manitoba - August 22, 2015

• The Finals, Toronto, Ontario - October 17, 2015

FMF (Fitness Music Fashion) is an event for those who are passionate about healthy living, socializing, and having fun while looking great.

About Us
The Capture Group:
Experts in entertainment and hospitality the Capture Group owns and operates some of Canada’s top venues and is highly experienced in hosting world-class events. Capture Group has a combined 40-plus years in the event production and promotion industry and possesses strong relationships with key influencers and the industry elite across North America.

Inside Fitness Magazine:
As the nation’s leading industry publication for nearly 10 years, Inside Fitness is more than just a magazine: it is a brand that values and advocates a healthy and active lifestyle through its groundbreaking events and industry coverage.

Michelle Lewin:
Michelle is an internationally renowned fitness model and top-ranking competitor. She has quickly become one of the biggest stars in the industry, while maintaining her beloved girl-next-door attitude. Michelle is now one of the most famous fitness models in the world, with over 10 million people actively following her social media accounts. FMF will mark her first visit to Canada.

For additional details regarding these events please visit fitnessmusicfashion.com.

Luce On king - promoting non-GMO, hormone and antibiotic free foods - @luceonking - Train It Right

Recently I had a great business meeting with like minded people at this awesome restaurant on King West in the heart of downtown Toronto. The are known as an Italian restaurant but what is unique is that they promote non-GMO, hormone fee and antibiotic free foods! What other Italian restaurant does that?!?! They also have some gluten free items on the menu too. The service was great and they had very knowledgable staff. I was very impressed so I wanted to share with you all! My favourite items were the pan friend cauliflower and the dates. MMMMM! So good! I suggest you head down to King Street and give this restaurant a try!

Luce Restaurant is an Italian Tapas Eatery just steps away from Bathurst, on King West.  This hidden gem is known to have the BEST pizza in the city, including gluten free!  A mom and pop shop with a health flare, serving their famous tapas menu promoting non-GMO, hormone and antibiotic free foods.  Not your typical Italian eatery with a Renaissance Night every last Wednesday of the month.  A must try, especially with their weekly specials. @luceonking 647-748-5464 

The following are photos of all the items that they served us during our meeting. Don't they all look amazing!?

Train It Right's very own Alicia Bell had the opportunity to model for Precision Nutrition. The nutrition certification that Alicia has and uses in her nutrition consultations with her clients. It is the best certification for coaches and the best program for client's looking to take their nutrition to the next level. Check out a screen shot of the page!

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Coaching is my passion. I want all of my athletes and clients to be the best that they can be. We are raising funds for a piece of equipment that would help my athletes reach their goals. Please donate to give these athletes an opportunity to train with equipment that the pro's use. Click HERE to donate.

Last friday I was asked by a representative to visit from Hard Candy Fitness (Madonna's  new Toronto gym) to attend a special media event. This event included an afternoon at Cabana Poolbar with a guest. This experience was to include a sailboat ride from Harbour Square to the Cabana Poolbar.

I could not find a guest so I went on my own. Upon arrival to Harbour Square I was greeted by some very friendly Cabana representatives all dressed in white that escorted me to the sailboat. A hopped on with a few other attendees . Although it was slightly overcast it was beautiful on the water and it was wonderful to see the beautiful city of Toronto from a much different angle than I am use to. The sailboat staff was friendly and kindly spoke of the services that they offer.

When we arrived at Cabana we hopped off on the dock and were escorted into the VIP area and told we could sit at any of the cabanas. There was a dj playing vegas style dance music and I very large screen tv playing World Cup soccer. I sat down next to some wonderful ladies and another trainer whom I have known for years (it's always nice to go to events and see familiar faces). Shortly after arrival we were presented  menu full of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The non-alcoholic beverages featured fresh pressed juice from a local company called ____. Food was served in abundance immediately from Oliver & Bonacini. There were sliders, fruits, shrimp, pizza, and even a cake of some sort. It was all very delicious.

There was also a performance from the dance team at Hard Candy Fitness. The two men and one woman dazzled the media attendees for a full dance routine. After the routine finished we went on a tour of the Cabana facility. Cabana has one of the best views of the Toronto waterfront. The tour was very thorough and complete with the newly renovated upstairs VIP area.

By this point the sun finally came out and we spent the rest of the afternoon snacking on the delicious food provided by Oliver & Bonacini and lounging by Cabana's warm salt water pool in the VIP area. The sail boat to take us back to Harbour Square left at 3:30pm promptly but Hard Candy made sure to give us a gift basket full of fitness goodies.

Thank you very much for the wonderful afternoon Hard Candy Fitness. For those of you interested or curious about the gym it is a stunning 42, 000 square foot club located in the heart of Toronto (382 Yonge St) and is the brands largest in North America and only club in Canada and the United States.

Hey Everyone!

The Raw Juice Guru of Toronto that you always see me posting about. I also did their three day blogger challenge a fee weeks back and absolutely loved it. Well they went above and beyond for me last week.

After hearing about my motorcycle accident (cab driver was at fault) they sent over a day of juices for me to help with my inflammation. It had been a few days since the accident when the juices arrived and I was bruised and my knee was quite swollen. After a lot of rest and cleansing my body with the day of juices I felt better. I am still not 100% and waiting to see a plastics doctor that specializes in the hand since the sutures didn't heal the wound properly.

I am so thankful for my friends and for The Raw Juice Guru going out of their way to help me out and deliver the fresh juices right to my door step. Guys this company goes above and beyond for their clients. If you are ever in the Toronto area please check them out! www.rawjuiceguru.com I promise you that you won't be disappointed. They have the very best customer service and the freshest raw, organic, cold pressed juices in Toronto.

Did You See Train It Right in Impact Magazine's March/April Issue?

Alicia was asked to write an article about 5k and 10k training that included core speed.  Did you pick up a copy?