WellBody Massage

 In the fall we will be making a few great changes to our classes. Bootcamp will be re-named FitBody Circuit Training . The current class will be considered a Level 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) class. A FitBody Circuit Training Level  1 (Introductory/Beginner) class will be added to the schedule, which  will be designed to introduce you,  or re-introduce you to fitness in a safe and “do-able ” manner. This class will be for people that are new to fitness , haven’t worked out in a long time, or have a considerable amount of  weight to lose.

 My goal for making these changes is to make fitness accesible to everyone, recognizing that everyone has to start somewhere. While I know that everyone needs to be pushed in order to make fitness gains, they need to be pushed at their maximum level, whatever that may be at the time. Hopefully this Level 1 class will take the intimidation out of group fitness and encourage you to make fitness a regular part of your active lifestyle.

Level 1 will for sure be held on Tuesdays at 12:15 and Thursdays at 12:15. For evening classes I am thinking of putting it in either the 6:15pm slot or 7:3opm on Wednesday nights.

I am also considering doing regular classes on Saturday mornings (if we have enough numbers!!!) Please let me know what time works best for you. Chances are I will do both level 1 and 2 on Saturday.

Please let me know what your preferences are so that I can give you the schedule you want. If you don’t give me input, you can’t complainEither leave comments here below the blog , or email me at info@wellbodymassage.ca

Here’s to your health!

Brenda

Okay guys it is time to put this myth to bed! Yoga is for the “weaker sex” ? Absolutely NOT!
If you are using this as your excuse to not hit the mat, then you are missing out on the powerful benefits Yoga has to offer. Male athletes and celebrities (the “manly men” ) have been experiencing the rewards of a regular yoga practice for years. I’m talking serious benefits-ones that you probably haven’t even thought of! Things like increased flexibility, relief for back pain, increased strength (yes, even for you super strong guys),improved mental focus, anti-aging and improved sex life! Do I have your attention now?

More and more athletes as well as “average Joes” are learning that they too can experience the benefits of yoga. They are also learning that yoga is not for a one-size/one shape fits all. You don’t have to have a “yoga body” and you don’t have to become a contortionist to get those previously mentioned benefits either.

Some sports teams make it part of their mandatory training. Teams like the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, LA Lakers and more know that they can go faster, harder, longer at their sport while also greatly reducing their risk of injury.

Guys frequently get intimidated for a number of reasons.  Commonly I hear “oh, I’m too stiff for yoga” . Really?? I once heard a wise man say “being too stiff for yoga is like saying I’m too dirty for a shower”.  It’s exactly the ones that can’t touch their toes that should be in yoga.

Sometimes I hear ” I’ll sweat too much” . Ask any yoga teacher their thoughts on this one and most will respond with a ” sweating is terrific, it’s your body detoxifying”

Lastly, I hear “it’s just not manly” . Seriously guys some of the “manliest” of men practice yoga on a regular basis. Here is a brief list: Shaq O’Neil, Brian Boucher, Matthew McConaughay, Carlos Delgado, Pete Sampras, Carl Lewis, Mark Messier, John McEnroe, Sting, Barry Zito, Evander Holyfield, Willem DaFoe, Kevin Garnett, Tobey McGuire and I could go on and on.

So really, stop with the excuses! Get on the mat and give it a try.