Feature: Fit Bodies. Fit Minds
The goal of Fit Bodies. Fit Minds is what appears on the surface to be a simple one — to inspire you to move! However, as we all know, the motivation to get started and commit to movement in any form can be intimidating, nerve wracking, even anxiety producing for some.
But the one thing you can be assured of when you visit Fit Bodies. Fit Minds is that those feelings will soon subside once you meet the friendly staff and experience the nice atmosphere at the studio.
Owner Kyla Faganely has been in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years and is arguably one of the city’s most leading experts in the field of health, fitness and wellness.
It is not a cookie cutter model that Fit Bodies. Fit Minds uses which sets them apart from other fitness facilities because every body is unique and staff aims to provide options and modifications so that everyone is able to participate.
If you are interested in enhancing your fitness level or work on specific health goals, Fit Bodies. Fit Minds can help. The programs offered by Fit Bodies. Fit Minds include improved small group training, kinesiology work, ergonomic assessments, certifications, corporate wellness, health in the workplace, corrective and functional classes, pilates/reformer classes, yoga classes, specialized programs, pre and post natal fitness classes, and youth/teen fitness camps.
In addition, other services offered include fascial stretch therapy, motor vehicle accident treatment plans (they are licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario), rehabilitation services with a certified kinesiologist, access to holistic life coaches and a holistic nutrition consultant, and as mentioned they even have mobile training where they can come to your workplace/group location. They can also be booked to lead corporate wellness discussions.
(More information on any of these programs can be obtained by visiting their website www.fitbodiesfitminds.com or by calling the studio at 705-254-5433.)
If you have always wanted to try private training, you may be interested in the new small group options now available which are limited to six people per time slot and are only thirty minutes in length with a focus on personalized training in a supportive group setting with fitness, nutrition feedback, and tips included to optimize achievements.
The New Year at Fit Bodies. Fit Minds brings the following six week programs, some of which are returning favourites and others which are new: Eat Well. Move Well. Be Well. and Iron Barre. Eight week programs also happening in January include Strong Moms, Surrender, and Fit Bellies. On January 13, yogis will be happy to see that the challenging iron flow yoga series has returned for ten weeks. Karma (by donation) classes to benefit important and worthy causes in the community are often offered as well.
Some upcoming events to look out for include a workshop called “Create A Life You Love…How To Reach Optimal Wellness,” on February 20 at 7:30 pm, a Women’s Wellness Retreat on May 3, Glow & Flow on April 9 and a CEC course on May 2.
The two floor studio is very spacious and beautiful and therefore based on availability and with adequate advance notice, it can also be booked for private fun fitness themed parties related parties. It is also worth noting that owner Kyla Faganely is the Can-Fit Northern Ontario Pro Trainer who certifies all those wishing to become a personal trainer, which is one of many qualifications she has attained.
Brand new classes of note are functional fitness and sit and get fit. If you are brand new to the studio, be sure to take advantage of their new client 3 pack for only $45 plus tax.
The New Year often brings about a renewed commitment to make health a priority and as such, the Fire Inside Challenge might be just the ticket to get you started. It begins on January 27 and includes four personal training sessions, eight class passes, four small group classes, one wellness workshop, and a nutritional and lifestyle plan.
To learn more, visit the site at www.fitbodiesfitminds.com, call 705-254-5433 or stop by at 491 Queen Street East.
