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Hi Followers! Just a quick note to state that my website has changed and you need to go to: www.embodyfitt.com for current posts and information about classes! See you there! :)

Upcoming Fitness Challenge!

Our upcoming Fitness Challenge begins on June 25th! If you want to feel great about your body and health on the beach this summer, you need to be a part of this challenge! (There's not much time left!!!)

Fit Camp classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with indoor and outdoor options. These classes will help improve every aspect of your fitness! We focus on strength training, cardio, flexibility, balance, coordination, speed, and power. We work the body as a whole, using various types of equipment including medicine balls, agility ladders, weights, resistance bands, skipping ropes, and more! You will never be bored and your body will never plateau because no two workouts are the same. Whether your goal is weightloss, toning, performance, or you just want to be healthier and happier, these classes will get you there!

Schedule for indoor classes:

Monday/Wednesday: 6:15am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm

Friday: 6:15am, 5pm

*location is in our studio at 10 FJ McAuley Court

Schedule for outdoor classes:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: noon-1pm

*location is at Confederation Landing Park

Price for Fit Camp classes:

Drop-in rate is $12 

30-Day Challenge is $120+gst

8-Week Challenge is $216+gst

Payment can be made by cash, cheque (made out to Brittany Stephen), or email transfer. 

To register, or if you have any questions, call me at 367-4929, or email embodyfitt@gmail.com

May 28th!

Our next 30-day or 8-week session starts on Monday, the 28th, and I want YOU to be a part of it! With various class times to choose from, and the ability to move around between the different days/times, this program fits any schedule!

All of the details are the same as the last session (why fix what isn't broke, right?) so check out the details, class schedule, and pricing information below. Email me at embodyfitt@gmail.com or call 367-4929 if you have any questions!

April 30th- New Fitness Challenge!

So excited to announce that our next fitness challenge starts on April 30th! Summer is almost here and I want you to feel confident and in love with yourself when you're on the beach, on the patio at the company BBQ, at your best friend's wedding, anywhere you go!! This challenge is going to give you the flexibility you need to stick to the routine, the motivation to want to, and the results to know it's worth the work!

This upcoming session will give you the same great programs to choose from, with the addition of outdoor classes! Our outdoor location is Confederation Landing Park. We were there last year working hard all spring right through to fall, and loved it!

Here are the classes available:

Fit Camp classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and combine cardio and strength training for the ultimate burn! Improving all areas of fitness is just one of the goals of this class. We focus on building sexy, long, lean muscles and toning the body head-to-toe! We will improve the mind-body connection, improve coordination, balance, power, and core strength. We use weights, medicine balls, agility ladders, resistance bands, and some other fun equipment to keep the classes unique and to achieve optimal results. These classes are like a personal-training session, and all fitness levels are welcome.

Cardio-X classes are only 45 minutes long and will be focused on burning maximum calories quickly and effectively. They run on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The classes are short, but demanding! We will do HIIT workouts, Tabata workouts, kickboxing, plyometrics, and athletic drills to ensure you leave soaked in sweat and feeling fantastic! The goal of these classes is to build cardiovascular endurance and power, increase speed, improve the body's ability to work with lactic acid, and to improve athletic performance (no matter what your sport!). These classes are not for the faint of heart. Modifications will be offered for each exercise, just like with the Fit Camp classes, but some exercise experience is recommended.

Here are the packages:

Registration for: 30-day Challenge Package A - includes 12 Fit Camp classes, fit test and measurements at the beginning and end of the session, newsletters, weekly nutrition/workout challenges, chances to win prizes, and more): $120+gst
***8-week registration available for only $216+gst. 

Registration for: 30-day Challenge Package B - includes 12 Fit Camp classes, 8 Cardio-X classses, fit test and measurements at the beginning and end of the session, newsletters, weekly nutrition/workout challenges, chances to win prizes, etc: $160+gst

If you want to try out a class you can always drop-in and check it out! I allow for 3 drop-in classes, but for safety and accountability I require participants to sign-up and register in advance after that. If you're unable to commit to a full session, I will sometimes allow for a continued drop-in basis, but you will need to discuss it with me first. The rates for the classes are:

Drop-in rate for Fit Camp classes: $12
Drop-in rate for Cardio-X classes: $10

Schedule

Fit Camp classes Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:15am, 4:30pm, 5:30pm (only 5pm on Fridays) at our beautiful Studio (10 FJ McAuley Court)

Fit Camp classes outdoors Monday, Wednesday, Friday: noon hour at Confederation Landing Park

Cardio-X classes Tuesday: 5:15pm outdoors at Confederation Landing Park
Cardio-X class Saturday: outdoors at Confederation Landing Park (time varies- usually 8:30am or 9am)

If you're sick of feeling sluggish, weak, insecure, and just plain out-of-shape, you need to give this program a try! You deserve to feel good in your own skin! Let me help you love your body, and love taking care of it! You can email me at embodyfitt@gmail.com, or call 367-4929.

First Day in Our New Home!

Well, it's our first day in the new studio...and I LOVE IT! The studio is chic, well decorated, well lit, spacious, with big mirrors, nice floors, and lots of storage! I am very pleased with our new home and look forward to getting sweat on the floors every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for many months to come!

For those that can't come check out the new studio yet, here's an at-home workout to get you started!

HIIT
do the first exercise for 30 seconds, and the second exercise for 15 seconds. Do 4 or 5 rounds before going to the next set. Let it burn!!

Push Ups/Superman (lift all 4-limbs off the floor, pause, then go back down)
Jacks/High Knees
Tricep Push Ups (aka military push ups)/Superman hover (hold up for the full 15 seconds)
Squat Jumps/Half burpees
Wide Push Ups/Superman Tilt (fingertips at temples, lift chest off floor and tilt elbow to hip- alternating sides)
Plyo-Jacks/Mountain Climber
Squat Press/Bicep Curls (heavy weights! at least 8lbs)
Jump Lunges/Cross Jacks
Lunge Tricep Overhead Ext./Leg and shoulder abduction (both arms, alternate legs)
Speed Skater (fast!)/Bunny Hop Twist

Remember to do a warm-up and cool-down!!! Post how you made out on the FB group page- 'Embody Fitness Training' and encourage others to try out the routine :)

April 2nd- NEW STUDIO!

I couldn't be more excited to announce the start of my next fitness challenge! Embody Fitness is going to be in her brand-new home starting April 2nd, and I hope you're all able to come and check it out! This new fitness studio is located at 10 FJ McAuley Court, which is right by Health PEI and the Atlantic Fitness Centre. It is a beautiful, spacious room with windows, mirrors, storage, and ample parking for your convenience :)

There are also some changes to this upcoming 30-day Challenge! You will have the option to sign-up for the Fit Camp Challenge, Cardio-Challenge, or a combination of both, attending 3x/week or 5x/week.


Fit Camp classes run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and combine cardio and strength training for the ultimate burn! Improving all areas of fitness is just one of the goals of this class. We focus on building sexy, long, lean muscles and toning the body head-to-toe! We will improve the mind-body connection, improve coordination, balance, power, and core strength. We use weights, medicine balls, agility ladders, resistance bands, and some other fun equipment to keep the classes unique and to achieve optimal results. These classes are like a personal-training session, and all fitness levels are welcome.

Cardio-X classes are only 45 minutes long and will be focused on burning maximum calories quickly and effectively. They run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The classes are short, but demanding! We will do HIIT workouts, Tabata workouts, kickboxing, plyometrics, and athletic drills to ensure you leave soaked in sweat and feeling fantastic! The goal of these classes is to build cardiovascular endurance and power, increase speed, improve the body's ability to work with lactic acid, and to improve athletic performance (no matter what your sport!). These classes are not for the faint of heart. Modifications will be offered for each exercise, just like with the Fit Camp classes, but some exercise experience is recommended.

Price Break-Down

Drop-in rate for Fit Camp classes: $12
Drop-in rate for Cardio-X classes: $10

Registration for: 30-day Challenge Package A (includes 12 Fit Camp classes, fit test, measurements, newsletters, weekly nutrition/workout challenges, chances to win prizes, and more): $120+gst

Registration for: 30-day Challenge Package B (includes 12 Fit Camp classes, 8 Cardio-X classses, fit test, measurements, newsletters, weekly nutrition/workout challenges, chances to win prizes, etc): $160+gst

Registration for: 30-day Cardio-Challenge (includes 12 Cardio-X classes, newsletters, weekly nutrition/workout challenges): $84+gst

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Fit Camp classes at 6:15am, noon, 4:30pm, 5:30pm (only 5pm on Fridays) at the new studio (YAY!!)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Fit Camp classes at noon at St. Paul's Church Hall on Prince Street

Tuesday, Thursday: Cardio-X classes at 5:15pm at the Spa
Saturday: Cardio-X class at 8:15am OR Cycle and Abs at 9:25am at the Spa (varies each weekend, time will be posted on FB and emailed each week)

If you're sick of feeling sluggish, weak, insecure, and just plain out-of-shape, you need to give this program a try! You deserve to feel good in your own skin and 30 days is easy to commit to! Let me help you love your body, and love taking care of it! You can email me at embodyfitt@gmail.com, or call 367-4929.

30-Day Challenge!

My next Fit Camp session is going to start on March 5th! I've decided to try out a new 30-day Challenge for this round and am so excited for it to begin!

This session is going to be intense! We will do a fit test for strength, as well as a cardio assessment (oh yes, beloved cardio drills!) and measurements (if you want them) at the beginning and end of the program. The workouts will be demanding, and I will provide you with nutrition information via newsletters, and weekly challenges to take part in as a group or at-home.

There are 2 packages available for this session. Package A is for 3 "Fit Camp" classes a week and Package B is for 5x a week (3 days of regular "Fit Camp" classes, and 2 days of cardio classes a week). Package B will really take things to the next level! This is an option I only recommend for intermediate to advanced fitness levels or those with exercise experience.

Class schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Fit Camp classes at 6:15am, noon, 4:30pm, 5:30pm (only 5pm on Fridays) at St. Paul's Church Hall on Prince Street
Tuesday, Thursday: Cardio-X classes at 5:15pm at the Spa
Saturday: Cardio-X class at 8:15am OR Cycle and Abs at 9:25am at the Spa

Package A (12 fit camp classes, newsletters, weekly challenges, etc) = $120+gst.
Package B (12 fit camp classes, 8 cardio classes, newsletters, weekly challenges, etc) $160+gst.
*The drop-in rate is $7 for the cardio classes if you sign up for Package A.

Cardio-X classes are only 45 minutes long and will be focused on burning maximum calories quickly and effectively. We will do HIIT workout, Tabata workouts, kickboxing, plyometrics, and athletic drills to ensure you leave soaked in sweat and feeling fantastic! The goal of these classes is to build cardiovascular endurance, increase speed, improve the body's ability to work with lactic acid, and to improve athletic performance (no matter what your sport!).

Fit Camp classes combine cardio and strength training for a fantastic burn! Building sexy, long, lean muscles and toning the body head-to-toe is the goal for these classes! We will improve the mind-body connection, improve coordination, balance, power, and core strength. We use weights, medicine balls, agility ladders, resistance bands, and some other fun equipment to keep the classes unique and to achieve optimal results.

Space in the program is limited to 10 people a class so let me know if you're interested in joining right away! If you're looking for a change and are ready for a challenge, email embodyfitt@gmail.com or cal 367-4929 to reserve your spot!

HIIT Workout!

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is incredibly effective for weight loss, as well as to train your anaerobic capacity (your body's ability to work without oxygen). It's a way great to help your body combat the effects of lactic acid build-up. Lactic acid is what causes that lovely burning sensation in your muscles and starts to cause your muscles to stop working. This method of training is simply the fastest way to get "fit". It is extremely challenging, and that's a good thing. You don't want to feel "comfortable" during this routine. Your heart should pound out of your chest, and your whole body should burn! It's a short routine, so go for it, now!

First, and always, warm-up by doing some dynamic stretches, some jumping jacks, butt kicks, high knees, etc.

Perform 5 rounds of 30 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest. After you repeat all 5 rounds of 1 exercise, give yourself 30 seconds to a minute to recover before going to the next exercise.

Get ready to sweat...and BURN!
*note: if you are new to exercise, you should increase your rest time per set to 15 seconds or more, depending on how you're feeling, and rest for a full minute between exercises.

Skipping- if you don't have a skipping rope, pretend you do ;)
Squat jumps as fast as you can- Land into a squat every time. Jump up high, reaching arms up. Land softly
High knees with hands at shoulder height in front of you, pushing into a wall- lean into it but keep your body straight and tall. Head up, abs tight, heels off the floor
Plyo jacks- start with legs together, hands at your sides. Jump up in the air, opening legs wide and lifting arms up sideways. Land with feet back together and arms down. Be explosive- no pausing in between reps. Go as FAST as you can. You're range of motion will be short but you'll be quick, and that's the goal.
Jump lunges- this is probably the hardest of them all! Get into a lunge, with both knees bent at 90 degrees. Jump up and switch so that your other leg is forward. Land into a lunge. Try to move quickly, but maintain good form.

You made it! Stretch and relax!!

Let me know how you enjoy the workout!

What Will You Try?

One of my Fit Campers posted this video on the FB group page and I absolutely LOVE it. I think it's a fantastic idea and my gears are already turning- trying to think up what I'm going to try for 30 days. Hmmm....

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xljaqv_ted-talk-matt-cutts-try-something-new-for-30-days_lifestyle

What will you try?

:)