True Strength Fitness & Meditation Centre
2200 Dundas Street East L4X2V3 Mississauga, ON, Canada

I worked for a national association in the early 2000s & we had a Board of Directors. A director from a small town in the Prairies told a racist joke (with "cotton" in it) at a dinner, with the entire board and staff present. I called him out. I'm sure my employer was not thrilled. I'm also sure he never told that joke again (in Toronto, anyway). Afterwards he apologized with the usual BS, "that's how it is where I come from, I didn't know." "My son is black and even if h...e wasn't that is completely unacceptable." I said as his mouth opened and closed, "Now you know." I am tooting my own horn here but there are also times I haven't said enough. I am aware I have benefited from racism and I need to do a much better job seeking out black-owned businesses in such a diverse city as Toronto. Black personal trainers hit me up! I have a small gym I am renting out privately, there is going to be a huge demand for a place to bring clients where you can get adequate distance and sanitization procedures. I have both. Let's get some plans in the works! I posted the above story because I want you to know I mean what I say. I see you and I stand with you. I will always try to speak out. I am aware of my white privledge and my ability to do so unharmed. I am encouraged seeing many other white people posting about white privledge. I am glad you get it but unless you use that privledge for good it means nothing. Will you walk the talk? See my next post for some ways to do so. #blackouttuesday

So you know that cycle: You are depressed/low energy. You don't feel like working out. Which leads to: More depression.... Less energy. Zero movement. More sad. I got deep into that. But the lovely @aprilwozny tagged @ryan.heffington and his #sweatfest dance party. And I watched. Lying in bed, drinking. You can't help but to smile. Later on that day I did it. Now I do it 5x a week. And I don't feel like drinking! This is literally why I got into fitness. Because sometimes things feel like they are falling apart... and sometimes they are. This is not a good time to be self employed. But if you can get yourself to move you can drastically shift your energy. And sometimes the events of your life have no choice but to follow. Find a fitness class that makes you feel joyful. Disclaimer: I love to dance but I hate all dance workouts, incl Zumba (sorry talented instructor friends!). It is only because I suck. I can't keep up and I'm turning the wrong way and I get too into my head. This is NOT that. This is a party in your living room. There are moves but I CAN DO THEM. Featuring the GRAPEVINE the ONLY MOVE I can do with 100% confidence! If you are feeling down, try just watching. Let me know if you are thinking about doing one with me! Sat & Sun 3 pm EST. Tues, Wed, Thurs at 1 pm. #ryanheffington #happyhippy #joyful #fitnessclass #truestrength #strongwomen #mentalheathawareness #endorphins #danceparty #danceworkout #bopo #bodypositivity #bodypositivitygym #girlswholift #riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards #bodyacceptance #haes #healthateverysize #intuitiveeating #bodyliberation #foodforfuel #fitnessforwomen #fitmoms #healing #awakening #healyourself #depression #innerwork See more

A very kind person has donated 2 free hours of gym rental time. If you are losing your shit, which is totally understandable, try a change of scenery. Message me and I'll book you in, no questions asked! I'm not assuming anyone is abusing their kids, by the way. I'm saying kids are frustrating at the best of times. We all do things as parents that we regret. I have a 26 year son and we now discuss how those things impacted him! But he's totally fine, a lovely human. The psychological concept of the "good enough mother" by Winnicott is an important one. (Basically that children benefit from imperfect parenting). The gym is very, very clean & there are Lysol wipes available. You will be the only people there. I'll tell you how to make an awesome obstacle course that adults and kids of all ages can do!

Sanitizing procedures in place & 15 minutes between patrons. Bring your kids for some fitness fun! To view available timeslots and to book: https://www.truestrength.ca/book-online/gym-rental/book

Please let me know if you would be interested! . #strongwomen #truestrength #personaltrainer #etobicokegym #mississaugagym #mississauga #bopo #bodypositivity #bodypositivitygym #girlswholift #riotsnotdiets #effyourbeautystandards #bodyacceptance #haes #healthateverysize #bodyliberation #mindfulness #fitnessforwomen #fitmoms #boporevolution #healthymoms #homeworkout #livestreamfitness #onlinefitnessclasses #homeworkoutideas #covid19prevention #coronavirusprevention #onlinefitness #pilatesclassesonline #onlineyoga

Sanitizer available to clean equipment you use. Message me with any questions! #covid19prevention . #covid19 #socialdistancing #coronavirus #coronaviruspreventiontips #coronavirusprecaution #mississaugahealth... #etobicokegymrental #mississaugagymrental #torontopublichealth #mississaugagym #etobicokegym #mississauga #etobicoke #mississaugafitness #etobicokefitness #covid19preparedness #torontogym #toronto #torontocoronavirus #fitnessforwomen #fitness #gymrentals #coronaprevention #coronavirus #coronavirusprevention See more