Fit Camp Starts Monday, November 1st! Choose three classes that you think you will most regularly attend, but from there you can move around and switch days, times, and locations to suit your schedule.
1st Location: St. Paul's Church, Parish Hall, Corner of Richmond and Prince
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Times: 6:30am-7:30am, 12:00pm-1:00pm, 4:30pm-5:30pm
2nd Location: The Spa Total Fitness Centre, Tennis Court, Ch'town Mall
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 12:00pm-1:00pm, 5:00pm-6:00pm (Tuesday and Thursday only), 9:00am-10:00am (Saturday only)
Email embodybia@gmail.com or call 367-4929 to register today! Space is limited!
Saturday, October 16
Friday, October 15
6 Week Fit Camp!
Embody Bia
6 Week Training Camp!
6 Week Training Camp!
Starting November 1st, Embody Bia is pleased to offer a brand-new training camp to help you jump-start a new active-lifestyle!
Here are some of the program highlights:
- With the use of agility ladders, medicine balls, dumbbells, and bodyweight exercises, develop all components of fitness (incl. cardio, balance, agility, coordination, speed, strength, endurance, and flexibility) through dynamic, fun, and effective exercise routines!
- Lose fat, develop lean muscle, have more energy, and enjoy feeling more confident!
- Receive regular newsletters filled with nutrition information, exercise ideas, time-management tips, and ways to keep motivated!
- Two convenient locations; downtown at St. Paul’s Church, and uptown at the Spa Total Fitness Centre. PLUS! You have the ability to switch between locations and times depending on your schedule! This “no-excuse” camp will ensure you stay on track!
- Receive a discount on January’s upcoming 8-week Fit Camp!
- All you need is a water bottle, mat, a set of dumbbells, and a great attitude!
This Program is open to men and women of all ages and fitness abilities!! I am a certified Personal Trainer AND Group Fitness Instructor- which means I received the education and experience required to safely provide a routine that allows each individual to feel that they are moving at their own pace, and are challenged within their limits! :)
For more information call Brittany Stephen at 367-4929 or email embodybia@gmail.com!
Tuesday, September 28
Can Your Success Be Measured?
Can your success, and your happiness, be measured by a piece of measuring tape, or a number on a scale? Can your accomplishments become greater or lesser by numbers on a piece of paper? I love my job and honestly believe I'm incredibly lucky to have found work in an industry I'm so passionate about, but there is one aspect that challenges my beliefs; it's the "weigh-in" and "measurement" time!
I create workout programs for a living; it's my job to help people learn how to exercise, and hopefully how to love it too! But becoming fitter and healthier, and adopting a new lifestyle that will help one live better for longer, just doesn't seem to be enough for some people! Instead of measuring success by how one feels, and how much they're able to accomplish, they use measurements and numbers on a scale to decide if they should be proud of themselves or not. Working out is thought of as a means to getting into a smaller pair of pants, rather than a way to meet new people, have more energy, relieve stress, become (or remain) independent, and generally live better!
Exercising has a whole WACK of benefits!! But by encouraging constant weigh-ins and regularly, and sometimes obsessively, measuring ourselves, we attach this idea that exercise is just suppose to shrink our bodies, and if they aren't shrinking we are wasting our time. The shrinking happens naturally if it needs to, and it takes time, but the other benefits of exercise are immediate! So why do we put so much focus on weight? Well, it's safe to say that we're living in a world that promotes the idea that skinny equals happy. Well, if that theory is correct, why are so many thin people unhappy? Shouldn't all the skinnies be walking around with big smiles on their faces all the time? Shouldn't I have been happier when I was thinner two years ago than I am now?
The honest truth is being skinny won't make you happier. That might hurt to hear right now, but soon you'll learn that it's a great thing because it means even if you're not the size you want to be, you can still be happy! Allow yourself to be enjoy life now rather than waiting until you fit into the next size down! Life is too short to put off happiness.
The pressure to be thin is too large. I have been underweight, overweight, and just right. Let me tell ya, the happiest I have been is when I stopped weighing myself! I live balanced. I love food and eat healthy at least 80% of the time, and when I indulge I don't beat up on myself. I love to workout and I love to relax and have a day off too! I enjoy myself, as often as possible. I don't weigh or measure myself because I don't believe I should have to! Should that number on the scale have the power to make me feel better or worse about myself? No, it should not!
I understand that there are people out there who need to lose weight for health reasons, and that checking their weight and doing measurements is important to monitor their health, but that's for extreme cases! I've watched people go through amazing transformations in my line of work. I've seen people start off shy and unsure of themselves, only to become confident, strong, and powerful! I've seen people do things they never thought they could do and seen them light right up with complete and utter happiness! Then...the dreaded weigh-in happened. They didn't see the number they had in their head as "acceptable" and left feeling discouraged. Talk about heartbreaking!
I want you to stop weighing yourself. I want you to stop focusing on numbers. Workout because it's good for you in a million ways! Eat right because you will feel better! Be happy right now, because life is too short to put it off.
I create workout programs for a living; it's my job to help people learn how to exercise, and hopefully how to love it too! But becoming fitter and healthier, and adopting a new lifestyle that will help one live better for longer, just doesn't seem to be enough for some people! Instead of measuring success by how one feels, and how much they're able to accomplish, they use measurements and numbers on a scale to decide if they should be proud of themselves or not. Working out is thought of as a means to getting into a smaller pair of pants, rather than a way to meet new people, have more energy, relieve stress, become (or remain) independent, and generally live better!
Exercising has a whole WACK of benefits!! But by encouraging constant weigh-ins and regularly, and sometimes obsessively, measuring ourselves, we attach this idea that exercise is just suppose to shrink our bodies, and if they aren't shrinking we are wasting our time. The shrinking happens naturally if it needs to, and it takes time, but the other benefits of exercise are immediate! So why do we put so much focus on weight? Well, it's safe to say that we're living in a world that promotes the idea that skinny equals happy. Well, if that theory is correct, why are so many thin people unhappy? Shouldn't all the skinnies be walking around with big smiles on their faces all the time? Shouldn't I have been happier when I was thinner two years ago than I am now?
The honest truth is being skinny won't make you happier. That might hurt to hear right now, but soon you'll learn that it's a great thing because it means even if you're not the size you want to be, you can still be happy! Allow yourself to be enjoy life now rather than waiting until you fit into the next size down! Life is too short to put off happiness.
The pressure to be thin is too large. I have been underweight, overweight, and just right. Let me tell ya, the happiest I have been is when I stopped weighing myself! I live balanced. I love food and eat healthy at least 80% of the time, and when I indulge I don't beat up on myself. I love to workout and I love to relax and have a day off too! I enjoy myself, as often as possible. I don't weigh or measure myself because I don't believe I should have to! Should that number on the scale have the power to make me feel better or worse about myself? No, it should not!
I understand that there are people out there who need to lose weight for health reasons, and that checking their weight and doing measurements is important to monitor their health, but that's for extreme cases! I've watched people go through amazing transformations in my line of work. I've seen people start off shy and unsure of themselves, only to become confident, strong, and powerful! I've seen people do things they never thought they could do and seen them light right up with complete and utter happiness! Then...the dreaded weigh-in happened. They didn't see the number they had in their head as "acceptable" and left feeling discouraged. Talk about heartbreaking!
I want you to stop weighing yourself. I want you to stop focusing on numbers. Workout because it's good for you in a million ways! Eat right because you will feel better! Be happy right now, because life is too short to put it off.
Monday, September 20
New Fall Group-Fitness Schedule at the Spa!
This week marks the start of the new fall schedule of fitness classes at the Spa Total Fitness Centre. I'll be teaching eight classes a week at the Spa and all classes are open to non-members as well! Here is my schedule:
Monday, 9:30am: Total Body Strength Conditioning- Using various types of equipment, I'll work every muscle in your body, from head to toe, to tone you up! With some cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility training included in every workout as well, this is a complete exercise program! Ideal for ALL fitness levels!
Tuesday, Thursday, 12:10pm and 6:10pm, and Saturday, 10:10am: BFit- One of my favorite classes! This is an interval-based workout that is held in the tennis courts. We do 3 minutes of cardio (jumping jacks, plyometrics, kickboxing, sport drills, etc.) followed by 1 minute of strength (lunges, squats, push ups, etc.). There is no equipment in this 45-minute class, instead you learn how to use your own body-weight for an unbelievable calorie-burning workout! It's great fun and modifications are always shown for low-impact options. Get ready to SWEAT!!
Wednesday, 9:30am: Cardio Blast- This brand-new workout will be similar to my successful "Total Body" class, but will involve some serious bursts of cardio to really get the heart pumping and sweat dripping!! With lots of equipment options, this class will be constantly changing to keep you on your toes!
Friday, 4:30pm: SPIN!- I loooove to teach indoor cycling classes and am so happy to be teaching one every week! Indoor cycling is such a great, low-impact workout! It burns serious calories and is a fantastic workout for toning and shaping the lower body and building core-strength. Make sure to bring your water bottle and grab a towel from the front desk for this one!!
Alrighty, those are my classes! Make sure to check some out :) And email me at embodybia@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Monday, 9:30am: Total Body Strength Conditioning- Using various types of equipment, I'll work every muscle in your body, from head to toe, to tone you up! With some cardio, balance, coordination, and flexibility training included in every workout as well, this is a complete exercise program! Ideal for ALL fitness levels!
Tuesday, Thursday, 12:10pm and 6:10pm, and Saturday, 10:10am: BFit- One of my favorite classes! This is an interval-based workout that is held in the tennis courts. We do 3 minutes of cardio (jumping jacks, plyometrics, kickboxing, sport drills, etc.) followed by 1 minute of strength (lunges, squats, push ups, etc.). There is no equipment in this 45-minute class, instead you learn how to use your own body-weight for an unbelievable calorie-burning workout! It's great fun and modifications are always shown for low-impact options. Get ready to SWEAT!!
Wednesday, 9:30am: Cardio Blast- This brand-new workout will be similar to my successful "Total Body" class, but will involve some serious bursts of cardio to really get the heart pumping and sweat dripping!! With lots of equipment options, this class will be constantly changing to keep you on your toes!
Friday, 4:30pm: SPIN!- I loooove to teach indoor cycling classes and am so happy to be teaching one every week! Indoor cycling is such a great, low-impact workout! It burns serious calories and is a fantastic workout for toning and shaping the lower body and building core-strength. Make sure to bring your water bottle and grab a towel from the front desk for this one!!
Alrighty, those are my classes! Make sure to check some out :) And email me at embodybia@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Monday, August 23
New Sessions Starting at the Spa!
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to spread the word that I'm going to be starting up another session of the extremely successful Get Fit program, as well as a second session of my new Activ8 program!
Get Fit is small group personal training program that runs twice a week for four weeks. It's designed to educate you on how to exercise properly and help you develop PERFECT form so you can achieve the best possible results!! You will learn how to use new types of equipment and encouraged to try things you've never tried before! You can expect to improve all areas of fitness and truly develop a mind-body connection! You'll receive nutrition information and your eating habits will be monitored to insure you're diet is not hindering your results! Weight and measurements are taken at the beginning and end of the program.
Get Fit is ideal for people who are new to exercise, haven't exercised in some time, or for those looking to get off a plateau and add dynamic and fun new routines to their current regime! This program is for a MAX of 6 participants, so sign-up ASAP to ensure yourself a spot! I will be running this session on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm starting on August 30th.
Activ8 is for groups of 8-12 people and is dynamic, fun, and extremely effective! You can expect to gain muscle, lose fat, and improve your strength and cardio significantly! The program runs twice a week for eight weeks and is half outdoors, half indoors. The workouts will vary every week to keep your body guessing and in a constant calorie-burning mode. There is a nutrition component and weight and measurements as well.
This program is INTENSE, and not recommended for new exercisers! It's very demanding, and you can bet you'll be pushed to your limits, but I PROMISE you will love it!
If you're interested in learning more about these programs, or are not sure which would be the most suitable for you to join, simply email me at embodybia@gmail.com or call the front desk of the Spa at 566-1400!!
I just wanted to spread the word that I'm going to be starting up another session of the extremely successful Get Fit program, as well as a second session of my new Activ8 program!
Get Fit is small group personal training program that runs twice a week for four weeks. It's designed to educate you on how to exercise properly and help you develop PERFECT form so you can achieve the best possible results!! You will learn how to use new types of equipment and encouraged to try things you've never tried before! You can expect to improve all areas of fitness and truly develop a mind-body connection! You'll receive nutrition information and your eating habits will be monitored to insure you're diet is not hindering your results! Weight and measurements are taken at the beginning and end of the program.
Get Fit is ideal for people who are new to exercise, haven't exercised in some time, or for those looking to get off a plateau and add dynamic and fun new routines to their current regime! This program is for a MAX of 6 participants, so sign-up ASAP to ensure yourself a spot! I will be running this session on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm starting on August 30th.
Activ8 is for groups of 8-12 people and is dynamic, fun, and extremely effective! You can expect to gain muscle, lose fat, and improve your strength and cardio significantly! The program runs twice a week for eight weeks and is half outdoors, half indoors. The workouts will vary every week to keep your body guessing and in a constant calorie-burning mode. There is a nutrition component and weight and measurements as well.
This program is INTENSE, and not recommended for new exercisers! It's very demanding, and you can bet you'll be pushed to your limits, but I PROMISE you will love it!
If you're interested in learning more about these programs, or are not sure which would be the most suitable for you to join, simply email me at embodybia@gmail.com or call the front desk of the Spa at 566-1400!!
Wednesday, June 30
Time to Get a Get Fit Membership!
There are some VERY exciting new happenings at the Spa Total Fitness Centre these days! With new Single, Couple, and Family "Get Fit Membership" options ($559, $899, and $999 respectively), the Spa is THE place to get a gym membership if you want to INSURE your success in obtaining your goals! The "Get Fit Membership" is explained in further detail below in a previous post, but, basically, if you want a gym membership and want to learn how to USE it to get unbelievable results, the "Get Fit Membership" is by far the greatest deal available....anywhere.
We're also going to have a brand-new indoor cycling studio and 15 NEW bikes!!! Renovations are underway now and other new equipment is coming too!! :-D Make this summer the start to a healthy and fit new lifestyle! Message me to find out about the numerous, fun, and results-oriented training programs I'm currently working on!
We're also going to have a brand-new indoor cycling studio and 15 NEW bikes!!! Renovations are underway now and other new equipment is coming too!! :-D Make this summer the start to a healthy and fit new lifestyle! Message me to find out about the numerous, fun, and results-oriented training programs I'm currently working on!
Tuesday, June 22
NGB Boot Camp!!!
This week is the last week of the Spring session of NGB Boot Camp, which means the new summer session will be starting very soon! I have had a fantastic time working with NGB over the past couple months and am thrilled to be a part of the next session as well! For details on the Boot Camps visit nevergoback.ca. I am going to the instructor on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 12-1pm and evenings from 6-7pm. I also teach Tuesday and Thursday early mornings and every other Saturday! This program is highly recommended to anyone who's interested in training in the BEAUTIFUL outdoors as all classes are held at Victoria Park, rain or shine!
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