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Happy Fit Body – Feb 5, 2012
At last night’s Happy Fit Body class in Bridgewater, we had 3 groups rotating through the following 3 stations, first for 1 minute intervals, then 45 second intervals. The travel time between stations served as recovery time. We finished as a group with core/mat exercises, stretching and foam rollering, introducing the lats and the inner thigh to our usual roller series. TRX station: Row Back extension Y, T Bodyweight 1 moves: Squat (or squat hops) Lunge to plank to knee up Side lunge + side leg lift Bodyweight 2...
read moreBring a Male Days
As you know, our current classes are jam-packed. It is safe to say that 97% of these participants are women. Nothing is wrong with this, yet many of these women have shared that they have men in their lives who they just know would benefit from the full body and core training that Happy Fit classes offer. This is why we are organizing a number of “Bring a Male” classes, taking place during the first week of March, 2012. Early notice allows you to plant the seed now, as we will want as many men out as possible. The men who have...
read moreSmall Group Personal Training, short session – one opening available
Happy sunny Saturday morning! I want to let you know about a last-minute spot that has opened up for a short (3 week) session of Happy Fit Small Group Personal Training. During our last session of “Small Groups,” we had 5 participants lose a total of 40 lbs of fat and gain 20 lbs of muscle in under 10 weeks. Those are pretty amazing results, showing sustainable, healthy weight loss and improvements in metabolism. To coach these results, I draw on my experience as a Precision Nutrition Certified Trainer, and as a...
read moreBIG RESULTS FOR SMALL GROUPS!
Last night we had our final measurements for the first 10 week Small Group Personal Training session, which took place at the MARC in Dayspring. Big results were seen for participants in these Small Groups. While we aren’t posting anyone’s before/after photos, everyone in attendance last night noticed significant, sustainable changes in their body composition. Some people find they are fitting into their clothes better, while others are grateful to have acquired increased knowledge about nutrition and health. In just a short amount...
read moreHappy Fit Small Group Personal Training
Have you ever wanted to try personal training but it didn’t fit your budget? Do you want more specialized coaching than a big group fitness class can offer? Want to try the habit-based approach that the only Precision Nutrition certified trainer East of Montreal can offer? Happy Fit has a solution: a brand new session of “Small Group Personal Training.” Let Lisa Avramenko be your own personal health and fitness coach. There is only room for one more group of 4 to train Mondays 7-8 p.m. at the MARC (Dayspring) starting this...
read moreHappy Fit on Eastlink Magazine May 2011
Check out our “publicity” page to view our video from Eastlink Magazine in May 2011 – it give you a good idea about who and what Happy Fit is all about. What a fun experience, I am just so proud of my clients for being so enthusiastic about the whole thing. Fitness is fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m8L7eenQhQ
read moreTop 5 Reasons to Participate in Happy Fit Fall Fitness
The Fall schedule is now available. Check it out, and sign up today! Top 5 Reasons to Participate in Happy Fit Fall: 1) Classes are lots of fun – it’s almost like not exercising 2) Although they’re fun, classes are still effective – many participants report feeling post-workout soreness, and subsequent improvements in strength, tone, fat loss, and more! 3) Only the safest and most efficient movement combinations are instructed – no flailing allowed! 4) Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and work at...
read moreHow to stay healthy on Beach Day!
Ahh, Nova Scotia. Endless opportunities for recreation in “Canada’s Ocean Playground” – Kayaking, SUP-ing, surfing, walking, jogging, skimboarding, frisbee, soccer…these are just a few options! Preparation is so important for having a healthy beach day – get up a little bit early to load the car with your toys (boards, balls, buddies); and prepare some healthy snacks. And you’re set! Check out the photos below from our healthy Beach Day at the end of July, 2011: Watermelon! A great way to help with...
read moreGrowing Green Festival 2011
Happy Fit had a blast sharing their own brand of Green Fitness this morning at the Growing Green Festival. In case you missed it, here’s a summary of why Happy Fit is Green Fitness: OUTDOOR, or “GREEN” EXERCISE: - Is better for your mood than indoor exercise - Helps you stick with the program - Is cost-efficient – no need to get a pricy gym membership! And there are lots of tools at your disposal that can help you get exercise, including jungle gyms, trees and and park benches. - Can be better for your body – grass and wood offer...
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