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Am I fit? Yes, I know I am. I participate in two "kick butt" training appointments per week with my trainer, I run between 6 and 8km, two to three times per week and I attend at least one yoga class per week. I also try to get in the odd fitness class here and there too. Yet, I have been humbled by the realization that despite the fact that I encourage clients every day to be active and exercise, I actually have a very sedentary job! Yes, my job as a personal trainer/business owner is pretty sedentary!! How did I come to realize this... I was inspired by a couple of my training clients who were trying to accomplish the recommended 10,000 steps per day with their FitBits. I was cheering them on and encouraging them to go for those steps when I started to wonder just how many steps do I get in each day?
Well, I got a surprise when I starting wearing my Garmin and tracking my daily steps. I was shocked to learn that on an average day, I was only getting in anywhere between 2,500 and 4,000 steps! Me, "Miss fit"... "Miss fitness role model" to my clients, "Miss encourage others to meet their goals" yet I was not even close to achieving those same goals for myself!!!
So, I've started walking... I've learned that to get in my 10,000+ steps (or approximately 8km.) I have to go outside for at least a 30 - 45 minute walk each day. On the days that I run, it's not so critical to get in the longer walks, but I still have to go for a short walk (15 to 20 minutes). I'm now walking to my yoga classes, to the post office, to do errands around town and I've found some new and wonderful benefits from my walking. I tend to be a bit of a workaholic and the walking is getting me out of my basement office and outside into the sunshine and fresh air. I get to revisit my community checking out the lovely gardens, say hello to people as I pass by and enjoy the ambiance of the day. The walks during my day are giving me much needed breaks to clear my head and re-energize myself to tackle my unfinished work back at my office.
Today while I was out for my walk, I stopped and patted a baby toad on the sidewalk, I talked to some ladies in a front garden and got a referral to a local landscape company, I ran into a former trainer who used to work for Body Design and had a quick chat with her, I made conversation with a worker outside of a storefront and found out who the new business was that was moving into Town and while walking on the gravel path in the park, I had a vivid, flashback memory of being at my grandmother's cottage in my youth. That memory was triggered by the sound of the gravel under my shoes, the heat of the morning sun on my body, the rustle of the trees beside me and the silence... suddenly, I was back walking the gravel road at my grandmother's cottage when I was somewhere between 10 and 12 years old.
Some of my walks are uneventful and end up being more of a task to complete during my day. But other walks open me up to my community, show me wildlife, give me insights to how my body is feeling, and sometimes, I even talk out loud to myself... sorting out my problems and listening to my opinions.
So, I'm working on getting in my 10,000 steps most days of the week and have realized that walking is so much more than just exercise, it's part of the self-care needed for my body, mind and soul.
Till next month.... Kim |
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Park Fitness For Parents! by Brandi McCarthy, RHN
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I thought this article was very relevant as Body Design has quite a group of new moms in our Summer Mommy and Baby Boot camp class. These ladies come to class each week with their little ones strapped into their strollers ready to work hard, get healthy and fit. Brandi has written an excellent article on how to incorporate an exercise routine into spending time with your kids (or grandkids) at the park. Read more. |
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It was a record breaking Mt. Albert Sports Day 5km Run/Walk!
Congratulations to the organizing committee of the 2015 Mt. Albert Sports Day 5km Run/Walk for not only organizing a tremendous event again this year but also for achieving a record breaking attendance of 374 participants. Body Design was once again a proud gold sponsor of this activity based, community event held on Saturday, June 6th. We also had 3 teams of 4 people (and 3 little people in strollers) wear the bright lime green Body Design T-shirts.....thank you for your support!
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The PanAm Games Torch Run comes to Mt. Albert and Body Design!
The PamAm Games Torch Run came to Mt. Albert on Friday, June 26th and Body Design client, Jane Richardson was chosen to carry the torch in honour of the games. Not only was Jane a Body Design client but she actually carried the torch and exchanged it with the next torch bearer right in front of the Body Design location on Main Street. Well done Jane for representing your community and country in this momentous event.
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It's Registration Time Again!
Yes, it's hard to believe but Fall is just around the corner and it's time to register for our Fall Fitness Classes. This year, we've decided to "shake things up abit" by offering 7 new classes for you to try. We are still offering our ever popular Boot Camp, Mommy and Baby Boot Camp, Essential Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Yoga Stretch and Hatha Flow Yoga and our Running Clinics but we're also introducing Awakening Yoga, Ball Fitness, Pilates Mat, Yoga for Back Pain, Body Blast, Gentle Fit and PiYo classes. I would also like to welcome 4 new instructors to our team, Kaitlin Rutledge, Ariana Steinmez,Debbie Holder and Jason Shaw. All 4 instructors bring a wealth of experience and lots of fun and energy to our team and their classes. The Fall schedule is here.
  
Kaitlin Rutledge Arriana Steinmez Debbie Holder
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Mount Albert Music Festival!
The first ever Mt. Albert Music Festival was held on Saturday, July 18th and Body Design was again, a proud sponsor. Congratulations to Darlene Howard of Kayleigh's Cottage for taking on organizing and presenting this new event to our community. Body Design looks forward to being involved in future Mt. Albert Music Festivals.
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For all you runners out there...
Join us for an informal running group that meets on Tuesday and Thursday's @ 6:30 p.m. and on Sundays @ 9:00 a.m. in Mt. Albert at the Ross Family Complex. All running abilities are welcome and there's nothing like running with a group to keep you motivated and make new friends at the same time.
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The Body Design Referral Program!
That's right...we want to recognize and thank you for referring your friends and relatives to Body Design. So here's our referral program:
- If you're an existing or former personal training client and you refer someone to our personal training services (and they sign up), you will receive $75.00 towards any Genestra Supplements that we sell. What better way to stock up on your Fish Oil, Vitamin D or Probiotic supplies! If supplements are not your thing, we'll give you $75.00 cash!
- We're also offering a discount on our personal training services (excludes the fee for the initial assessment) to all family members of existing personal training clients. The second family member will receive a 5% discount and the third family member will receive a 10% discount on our personal training services. What better time than now to convince your husband, wife, sister or brother that personal training is where they'll get the results that they're looking for!
- And....if you (and, you don't have to be a client!) refer a friend to one of our fitness classes, you'll earn a $10.00 Tim Horton or Booster Juice card.
So.....spread the word about our amazing personal training services and fitness classes and get rewarded!!
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Are you overwhelmed by the array of supplements out there but not sure which ones are best for you? Download this previously featured article by Brandi McCarthy, RHN, that focuses on three supplements that she believes everyone could benefit from to help build your health, strengthen your immune system and improve your digestive system. Body Design sells a full line of Genestra Supplements right here in Mt. Albert. Genestra Supplements are known as one of the best in the marketplace. Contact us and we can arrange to get in what you need. 
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If you're not already a Fan then you've got to get in on all the action on the Body Design Facebook page. Every day I post healthy living articles, exercise tips, client success stories, links to some great videos and my comments on stuff that I think you might find interesting, humorous or at least thought provoking. I encourage you to "like" the Body Design Facebook page.
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| A Closing Thought
"All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking."
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