Oct 6, 2022 | chair yoga, Maple Grove Fitness
A few weeks ago one of my longtime students announced at the end of the Chair Yoga class that her osteoarthritis has almost completely disappeared since she first joined the class years ago.I was shocked – not that it was helping her, but that she hasn’t said anything...
Sep 27, 2022 | Maple Grove Fitness
We’re excited to share with you guys our newest class that launch this September at Maple Grove United Church.Presenting Gentle Chair Fitness runs on Wednesdays at 10:15am taught by the wonderful Beverly. This class will replace Sitfit which used to run on...
Sep 25, 2022 | Maple Grove Fitness
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Our Maple Grove Fitness classes are starting in September and we’re coming back with a full schedule. All the information is below. Total Body Workout, our signature program at the church, is back three times a...
Jul 8, 2022 | Fitness, Maple Grove Fitness, yoga
O Canada! Remember when you were a kid and you would look forward to dressing up festive for every holiday? Well my friend…our fitness and yoga classes at Maple Grove United Church are all about embracing our “inner child”. On the last week of June...
Jun 24, 2022 | Fitness, Maple Grove Fitness, yoga
Well it’s that’s time of year again… end of a school year for the grandkiddies, golf and outdoor pickleball is in full swing (pun intended!), and some of us are heading for the cottage. We Canadians live for this time of year, don’t we? If you’re planning on staying...
Jun 22, 2022 | Fitness, Maple Grove Fitness, yoga
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked how they could improve their balance, I’d be rich. 🤑🤑 Balance exercises are my most popular request in class, yet everyone dreads doing them. . So why does balance get HARDER as we get older? . Let’s blame our...
May 11, 2022 | Maple Grove Fitness, yoga
Come join us Friday mornings @ 9:30am for RISE + SHINE YOGA! . This yoga for seniors class is a perfect way to start you Friday and I great way to help you physically and mentally transition into the weekend. . What makes this class unique from other yoga classes is...
Mar 10, 2022 | Maple Grove Fitness
Hands up if you can could use some motivation to start exercising again this March? Maybe a friendly kick in the butt? . Trust me Beverly and I have these conversation between ourselves all the time especially after these covid shut downs. We’re all creatures...
Feb 3, 2022 | Lifestyle, Nutrition
I wanted to share some SHOCKING things I learned this week about the BMI chart – body mass index. Are you using it as a guideline for healthy weight? You might have seen this referenced in fancy scales and maybe at your doctor’s office. I know Nintendo Wii...
Jan 28, 2022 | Maple Grove Fitness, Town of Oakville, yoga
I have to say – I’m pretty excited to be allowed to run in person class again as of Monday January 31st. I will still be teaching our Wednesday Chair Yoga regularly virtually and I wanted to share that we’ve added another virtual Seniors Yoga Level...
