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LIIT In person group fitness is back in #YYC. LOW intensity interval training is bringing me new life! All participants are required to wear masks at all times during the workout. At first I was hesitant but it wasn’t so bad! Here’s a few tips: Lower your breathing rate. It’s easy to feel claustrophobic in a mask so slow down your breathing, even if it means taking more breaks.... Lower your intensity. Lower intensity = lower breathing rate. Move for fun, not competition and rest when you need (it may be more often than you’re used to resting and that’s ok!) Drink water throughout. Don’t forget! You might reach for it less often knowing you have to adjust the mask to do so. Helps to feel less dry inside the mask. Wear a breathable mask. The cotton fabric mask you wear to the grocery store may not hold up to sweat like a sports mask. My @lululemon mask is moisture wicking and stayed relatively dry throughout my workout. The adjustable double strap helped it stay in place and my glasses didn’t fog up as much as I expected. Wear a mask insert. I got this plastic insert from @corespinclub and it really helped! It keeps the mask from touching your mouth and allows for a little extra breathing room inside the mask. It’s a little uncomfortable but it is doable! Whether you’re back in studio or still choosing to stay home for your workouts, what matters is that you’re still moving for your physical & mental health @ Calgary, Alberta

MARCH ONLINE SESSION In person classes *may* happen this month (who knows ) but until I get that confirmation, online classes will continue! Our February online session is wrapping up this week and a new 4 week round will begin on March 2nd. ... There’s currently *63* ready to go workouts in there with more being added every week. All videos are 20-35 minutes long, easy to follow and require little to no equipment. $39 gets you one month’s access to our online group. Complete a minimum of two workouts each week in March and be entered to win a prize! Register for the March session this week and get access for this last week of February for FREE! Message me to join!

FEBRUARY ONLINE CLASSES In person group fitness is still a thing of the future as of Friday’s announcement. Online fitness continues to be a lifeline for you to stay active during this stressful and prolonged pandemic. Our February online session starts next week!... I have over 50 videos posted to a private Facebook group and I add two new ones every week. Minimal to no equipment required! All videos are 20-35 minutes long. Pick the ones you want to do and complete them at any time. The cost is $39 and you get some quick, easy to follow, fun and effective workouts + accountability and group support for one month! Complete at least two workout a week and you’re entered to win a prize at the end of each month. Here’s a little video I made of the types of workouts that have posted in the past few months. Message me if you’re ready to kickstart your at home fitness!

FEBRUARY ONLINE SESSION Our online workout catalogue continues to grow and it’s awesome! This week, sign up for February’s session and get FREE access from January 24-31st! ... If you want in, message me to get started

BYE 2020 // What a year... Nothing like we could have ever imagined. I mean, what else can you say? I’ve lost some things but have gained much more. 2020 Happiness & Gratitude List:... More family time than I could have ever imagined! Branched off my Hot Mama foundation & create an online fitness business (in person classes WILL return!) Grew my hair really long Got a new cat! Explored BC in the Summer Explored #YYC Got outside in our own backyard Learned how to bake bread Created a home gym space that I love Became an educator at @lululemon (long time fan, first time educator ) Completed Level 1 spin training with @corespinclub Recertified as a group fitness instructor with the @aflcafitnessleadership Survived homeschool/back to in person school transition New in person teaching job at @sevenchiefsfitness Slow mornings, time to breathe, no busy schedules, new appreciations for the little things. Hope you can find the bright spots in this rollercoaster of a year. Bring it on, 2021!

GATHER // Being a group fitness instructor in a year where groups aren’t allowed to gather is tough. The pandemic has essentially wiped out my business - my labour of love that I put everything into for 5 years prior. It’s hard to imagine it will ever go back to the way it was. I put together a little area in my basement and teach a few online class each week (message me if you’d like to participate). As have many fitness instructors because we don’t want to lose the connect...ion to our in person clients. We need that connection more than ever. Times have changed. Maria used to accompany me to all my classes but she’s in school full time this year so now it’s just me and Calia coming live from our basement! And it’s all on video We still have fun... and ultimately, it will all be ok

RUNNING // One of the safest socially distanced activities! Thanks to @runcalgary for their second annual #12ksofchristmas virtual run, these awesome shirts and to @romanacermak for getting me out there today

Today is Cyber Monday! Since all our classes are currently online, I wanted to extend a deal for you to active at home. Join our online group for the rest of 2020 for just $25! The group currently has 40 workouts posted and can be accessed at any time. Two new ones are being added every week (lower body strength & strength/cardio switch this week) so the collection will continue to grow. ... All fitness levels welcome! If you need something to get you into gear that's easy to follow, requires minimal to no equipment and is quick & efficient, this is it! Message me to get started!