EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle

Thank you, from all of us at EPIC.

EPIC Fall Sale www.epicfitnessottawa.com We are excited to share that starting today, October 27th - November 5th, for 10 days ONLY, we will be offering a massive End of Season Super Sale, site-wide!... For 10 days only, access never-before-offered promotions of 50% off on Naturopathic Grade Supplements, Fitness Bands, Recovery Tools, Clothing + More! All of our products have been carefully curated to optimize results from functional training at-home sessions, to efficient virtual group classes, through to recovery. Whether you’re looking for pre & post workout essentials, stress reducing essentials or immune system essentials, you’ll find them all in one place. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to stock up on your favourites, or find a new favourite at prices you will not find anywhere else! Hurry as inventory is limited and we do not anticipate product to last long! If you have any specific questions related to any products, please feel free to send us a DM. Use code: EPIC50 See more

Morning friends! Stephanie here. Wow. What a summer . We intentionally took a 3-4 week break from social media in order to get off the content hamster wheel as a company and take a break. ... We committed social media suicide some would say. We let it go, we didn’t answer messages, we didn’t hashtag, repost, filter, capture or...anything. We let people worry (even though we explained ), we let people draw their own conclusions, we let people wonder . What was 3-4 weeks turned out to be much more than that. And I have to say - it felt like a huge EXHALE. As a team we reconnected to what mattered, we focused more on our clients, we tackled things that we’re long overdue to handle and we released the pressure. We are a company that believes in health, in truth, in thinking outside the box, reflection and purposefulness. . Social media, as we have come to know it, (fb, Instagram, Twitter, tiktok) is much more different than it once was. It used to be about sharing, but now, it’s framework is much more sinister than that. It is an institutional machine behind the clever veil of independent thought or free speech, family connectedness and ‘news’. Not to mention the toxic display of ‘wellness’ of which really is continued body shaming and perfectionism that we thought we cured but still exists. The hamster wheel of influencer wellness folks who are actually sick but feel stuck having to post and post and post to satisfy your eyes and empty your pockets.. I personally have been reflecting on this and never want to be part of the problem - not myself or any company that I lead. It has been glorious to be offline. Although there are many of you that we have connected with that we miss hearing from ... . If you’d like more EPIC in your life we have a couple secret groups and are seriously investigating other true social networks for genuine connection. If anyone had suggestions please post below! . If interested in joining one of our groups DM me here. We love you. We have over 1400 posts to scroll through if you ever need some EPIC, movement tips, inspo, nature etc. Stay safe. Stay woke. .

Good Morning community! Today is a SPECIAL DAY. Today we celebrate all the successes of all of our clients, our staff and the community that we have built over the years. It has been 8 years today since we first opened our doors and started working with EPIC humans! ... We have always celebrated our birthday in EPIC ways - fire dancers, outdoor bootcamps, trade shows, acro-yoga, gluten free cake cutting, hikes, cryo-booths, aura readers, forest bathing and many other fun things. This year, we take pause. We celebrate in our hearts, with reflection and with immense gratitude for our clients and our team. THANK YOU to all of you who have been there with us over the years. MERCI.

Hey friends! Important Announcement we are pausing social media for the time being! No insta, no Facebook for us. If you private message us, we will not respond. ... We love you! Talk soon.

We just shared a FREE 2020 Holistic Weight Loss Guide in our community group. Want free guides, workouts, tips, community engagement and positive vibes? Join us - it’s free : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2939803002741223/members/

Today we’re working on alleviating shoulder pain! Close your eyes, breath in, and bring your awareness to your shoulders. Notice how they feel? Chances are you’ll feel some pain, tension, or sensation in this area. This is common! Shoulder pain or tightness affects 18 to 26 percent of adults. Add these simple exercises to your routine, three to five times per week, to relieve shoulder pain. While doing these exercises, focus on relaxing and releasing tension in your shoulders.... We’ve compiled 4 exercises to help you relieve discomfort in your shoulders: Armbar RAD Rounds (Find it here https://bit.ly/3facNvn) Figure 8’s Supermans CLICK HERE FOR FULL BREAKDOWN OF EACH MOVEMENT: https://bit.ly/38Envrx Want to work on your mobility and range of motion? Want to gain strength properly? Want to level up your body and mind? Preserve your fitness, gain strength, support and accountability during these tough times. We’ve got you covered! Link in our profile to get started today! Save 10% for a limited time only. Or send us a DM, we’re here to chat!

EPIC OUTDOORS Miss the gym?! We miss you! Want some Functional Training back in your life?! While our gym doors remain closed, we’re taking our EPIC programming outside!... EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle is proud to present EPIC Outdoors starting June 29th! We are dedicated to kick-starting your summer fitness into high gear whether you’re a beginner, or have been with us before! Get ready to level up in a big way through this 6-week Outdoor Functional Training + Lifestyle Coaching program! With focuses on progressive programming incorporating mobility, movement flow and strength & conditioning this program is suitable for all fitness levels and all 50-minute workouts are done without the use of any equipment! Plus, you’ll gain much greater insight with nutrition accountability and metabolic typing! Click here https://bit.ly/3eqmoh3 to read our blog post for more information and discover all the exclusive things you’ll get with this program! Click here https://bit.ly/2BFEtcj to sign up now! Space is limited to 9 participants and going fast!

Let’s get Loose’n’Limber! There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a stiff body. Sitting at a desk or standing in place for extended periods can lead to stiffness in the body's joints and muscles. Staying flexible and stretching can make all the difference when you’re trying to stay mobile and active. We’ve compiled a few moves to keep your range of motion, to keep you healthy and active for years to come. You’ll be glad that you gave some attention to your ...body when you are able to move freely and pain free. Here are a series of exercises you can incorporate into your daily program for opening up your stiff body: Hamstring Stretch with a band RAD Roller for upper back and shoulders Spinal Twists Child's Pose side to side CLICK HERE FOR FULL BREAKDOWN OF EACH MOVEMENT: https://bit.ly/30SVCtU Want to work on your mobility and range of motion? Want to gain strength properly? Want to level up your body and mind? Preserve your fitness, gain strength, support and accountability during these tough times. We’ve got you covered! Link in our profile to get started today! Save 10% for a limited time only. Or send us a DM, we’re here to chat!

JOIN OUR TEAM At EPIC, we think Personal Trainers are the most important people in this next generation. People have lost touch with their true nature. They abuse their bodies with poor workout techniques, eat foods that say they're healthy but aren't really, they don't get outdoors enough and suffer from a lack of self-love.They need your help! Many people are trying, but they don't know what to do to feel better.This resonates with you deeply. You believe everyo...ne deserves to live a more EPIC Life. The answers are rooted in teachings of functional movement, holistic nutrition, nature and self-care.You are plugged-in and able to connect with a variety of clientele, remotely, while instilling confidence and trust. You are able to work within the EST time-zone and possess high-quality Wifi connection and a high tech. phone/iPad/tablet to give the best possible virtual Personal Training. Design the life you want. Make a great living. Work remotely. Learn and teach next-level holistic methods! Link in bio to apply today! #theEPIClife #hiring #career #remotework #workfromhome #virtual #virtualtraining #virtualpersonaltraining #personaltraining #functionaltraining #workout #modernfitness #holistichealth #myottawa #ottcity #justshowup #trainfromhome #MyOTT #YOW See more

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory - Dr. Seuss Memories are a timeless treasure.... #theEPIClife #motivation #adventure #memories #getouside #staysafe @calisthenicsfreak #cliff #bali #indonesia See more

IT’S ALL IN THE HIPS Hip mobility is crucial for everyone! Whether you’re working 8 hours a day hunched over a desk, spending hours studying in the library, or frequently commuting on long flights, sitting weakens the hip flexor and glute muscles which negatively impact our day to day lives. The hip joint is very complex and made up of over 15 muscles that work together to give you a full range of motion. Hip flexibility and mobility allows us to move more freely and effici...ently. From an athletic perspective, poor hip mobility can cause us to execute exercises incorrectly and put unwanted strain on our back muscles. Improving hip mobility will increase athletic performance and help prevent lower back pain or injuries. Here are a series of exercises you can incorporate into your daily program for hip mobility: * 90/90 fold * Hip Wave * Froggy * Cossack Squat (with hands on the ground) CLICK HERE FOR FULL BREAKDOWN OF EACH MOVEMENT: https://bit.ly/2Yl3i57 Want to work on your hip mobility and range of motion? Want to gain strength properly? Want to level up your body and mind? Preserve your fitness, gain strength, support and accountability during these tough times. We’ve got you covered! Link in our profile to get started today! Save 10% for a limited time only. Or send us a DM, we’re here to chat!

[free EPIC Community Group] We now have a free community group page! Want to access free EPIC videos and teachings - want inspiration? Are you craving community and the latest in exercise science, holistic nutrition, nature and self care?... Are you a high achiever that is trying to balance your ambitions with your health? Join the EPIC Life Community Portal! Simply "request to join" after clicking this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2939803002741223/members/ Feel free to share. #theEPIClife

Exercises for Runner’s Strength Supplementing running with strength training exercises will not only help you prevent injury, but it will also make you a stronger, faster, and more efficient runner. Runners should focus on targeting the key muscles that will keep them balanced and moving forward. Here is a set of four essential workouts you can incorporate into your routine and how to do them: Anterior Reach:... Step onto right foot, plant it firmly Hinge at your waist lifting your left leg Your left leg and chest should be parallel to the ground Extend your left arm Repeat for 10 reps Repeat on left side Cossack Squat: Stand with your feet in a wide stand and your toes pointing out to the sides Squat to the right, going as low as it feels comfortable. Keep your weight in your heels. Return to the starting position and repeat on the left side Repeat for 8 to 12 reps If you feel comfortable, add a weight for extra challenge Posterior Reach: Start with your kettlebell (or dumbbell) held at your chest Step onto the left foot and bring your right foot back Hinge at waist until chest is parallel to the ground Return to the starting position Repeat for 10 reps Repeat with left foot back Turkish Get-Up: Drive through your right heel and roll to your left elbow Push the floor away with your left palm to sit tall Sweep your left leg under your right leg and behind you until your left hand, left knee, and left foot are in a straight line Sit on your left heel and go into a tall kneel. Keep your gaze straight ahead Windshield wiper your left leg around until you are in a lunge position Get up! Reverse the instruction and do a get-down Repeat for 3 to 5 reps Repeat with the other side of your body Want to work on your running form? Want to gain strength properly? Want to level up your body and mind? Preserve your fitness, gain strength, support and accountability during these tough times. We’ve got you covered! Link in our profile to get started today! Save 10% for a limited time only. Our send us a DM, we’re here to chat!

BRAND NEW! Join us free live on Instagram for EPIC workouts 3 times a week for the month of June! Save to your calendar and share with your friends! During this unprecedented time (in so many ways) we feel it is our duty to help you sweat it out, work it out, and feel better in body, mind and soul. This is our gift to the #community this month. Want more? Become a member for $37 /month for new clients and have access to 18 Live workouts a week! https://epicfitnesslifestyle.myshopify.com//newbie-month-v

EPIC Fitness + Lifestyle has donated $1000 to #blacklivesmatter , The Loveland Foundation and Reclaim The Block this week and we encourage you to do the same. If you are a leader, if you are compassionate and stand for equality and justice please join us by donating. In Canada we are not immune to the injustices we see in the states on TV, it is in our organizations, in our neighbourhoods and in our country too. We ask that you donate to these causes instead of supporting us this week. Thank you.

Wherever your adventure takes you inside yourself this weekend, may it look like this #theEPIClife #motivation #bali #epicteam #adventure #functionaltraining #getoutside #staysafe @calisthenicsfreak @michaelbrandstatter... #cliff #bali #indonesia #uluwatu #adventure #travel #inspiration See more

Exercises for Low Back Pain Low back pain is a universal human experience - everyone has it at some point! Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, these effective exercises treat lower back pain, and build strength and mobility for the future. Here are four exercises we incorporate in our training for the alleviation of lower back pain:... Cat Cow Stretch: 1. Start on your hands and knees (Cow Pose) 2. Inhale, drop belly towards mat 3. Lift your chin and chest, gaze forward 4. Exhale, drawing your belly to your spine and rounding your back, crown of your head towards the floor (Cat Pose) 5. Inhale coming back to Cow Pose, exhale returning to Cat Pose Repeat 5-20 times Hip Flexor Stretch: 1. Start in a low lunge, spine long and chest out 2. Slightly squeeze your back glutes, engage your core, tailbone tucked under as you drag your hips back. Reach arms behind you, palms up 3. Once back, flex the front foot, toes to the sky, with the front leg straight or slightly bent 4. Return to low lunge position in fluid motion bringing arms overhead Repeat 5-10 times per side. Hip Hinge to Forward Fold: 1. Begin with your knees slightly bent, fingertips in the crease where your thighs connect to hips 2. Intentionally reach the hips back, exhaling as we fold forward 3. Inhale as you lengthen the spine to stand Repeat 5-10 times Rad Roller Rod: 1. In a controlled, fluid movement, roll back and forth and stop on any tight areas. Use slower motions and higher pressure for deeper relief. Find this product in our webstore! Link in our profile Want to work on your mobility? Want to gain strength properly? Want to level up your body and mind? Preserve your fitness, gain strength, support and accountability during these tough times. We’ve got you covered! Link in our profile to get started today! Save 10% for a limited time only.