This versatile exercise can be done as a stretch, a restorative pose, or it can be used as a transition to more difficult exercises. Downward Dog is in honor of Stress Awareness Month. Take some time to try this exercise and still your mind to help you find balance in your life. Remember deep breaths as you sink into this position.
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There is a lot going on in April here at Calgary City Centre Fitness. Firstly, we would like to welcome Sonya Tanzos who will be taking over as the new manager of the facility as Bridget starts her Maternity leave. There will be a brief cross over of both women in the beginning of April for training before we say goodbye to Bridget April 14th. If you have any questions regarding the facility please contact stanzos@livnorth.com. Did you know that […]
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It’s Nutrition Month! Below there is the Healthy Eating Photo Challenge and some Healthy Eating Recipes to inspire you to stay healthy this month. But that is not all that is going on. We have a new pop-up class on Monday March 13th and lots new on Optimal! If you require any additional information on anything below please contact brasmussen-thorson@livnorth.com. For Nutrition Month: Here are two healthy recipes to add to your meal prepping repertoire! New in Studio! What’s New […]
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This body weight exercise can be as easy or as difficult as you want and they are greatly underappreciated. This predominant triceps exercise will strengthen the stabilizing muscles around your shoulders which will help to reduce the risk of injury to your shoulder joint and it will help create symmetry to the body.
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This challenging and underrated exercise is very good at engaging your entire back side of your body. It focuses on strengthening the hamstrings, glutes, lower/mid back to help create balance in your usually front strong body. This exercise can help to reduce or eliminate back pain if done properly and it helps to strengthen your core by bringing balance work into the mix. See below for more benefits of the exercise, the technique, and variations!
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Lots of things happening this month on Optimal for you to choose from! We have two new workshops available to you if you are looking to expand your knowledge: “Know Your Numbers” (February 12th @10:00 AM MT) and “Stress & Your Heart Health” (February 23rd @ 10 AM MT). If you are looking to clean up your Mind, Body, & Soul we also have three different programs available that begin this month: “Optimal Nutrition (4 Week Group Coaching)”, “Heart Health […]
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This very adaptable exercise can be as difficult or as easy as you are needing for that day. It focuses on strengthening the muscles in the arms & upper/mid back to help create better posture. Working on better posture helps to reduce or eliminate back pain. See below for more benefits of the exercise, the technique, and variations!
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Just a few reminders as we move into the holidays: The facility will be unstaffed from December 24th to January 2nd. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the facility please email brasmussen-thorson@livnorth.com. There will be no classes between December 23rd and January 2nd. Calgary City Centre Fitness will be CLOSED for a deep clean of the facility on December 27th. The facility will reopen December 28th at 5:00 am but it will still be unstaffed. Merry Christmas! Happy […]
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Benefits of Adductor Wall Sit The Adductor Wall Sit exercise is a safe and effective way to strengthen and stabilize the core, glutes, quads, adductors, and pelvic floor muscles. This improves pelvic floor, glute, & leg strength while helping to relieve & prevent low back pain. Technique Stand with shoulders resting against the wall and feet hip width apart at an angle about one and a half feet to 2 feet from the wall. You will know that you are […]
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