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MAY CHICK OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n

Each month we celebrate a chick who embodies all things FIT CHICKS<\/strong> including fab fitness results, healthy changes in mind & body and\u00a0 is inspiration to those around her (we are all warm and fuzzy!). This month, we are celebrating Cathy from our North York Bootcamp,<\/a> who shows that you can still start a fab, fierce fitness journey in your 50’s (and make some new friends too!)<\/p>\n

\"Before:<\/a>

BEFORE: The Chicktastic Cathy<\/p><\/div>\n

Introducing the stronger, sassier, super fabulous Cathy after finding the sweet benefits of high intensity interval training (and maybe one day a love of burpees?! \ud83d\ude42\u00a0 Amazing work chick!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"After<\/a>

AFTER: Strong, sassy Cathy striking a pose with her jump rope!<\/p><\/div>\n

1. What made you decide to join FIT CHICKS?<\/h3>\n

Diane B<\/a>., a friend and neighbour who lives down the street,\u00a0wanted company when she decided to join so she asked me if I would go with her<\/strong>.\u00a0 I\u00a0participated in regular\u00a0fitness classes in the past but once I had my son, I fell out of the routine.\u00a0 My time was not my own<\/strong> and the space in my house was not conducive to doing the video\u00a0workouts that\u00a0I used to do.\u00a0 While I walked regularly, biked and hiked in the summer, I needed to incorporate\u00a0regularly scheduled workouts into my routine.\u00a0 This bootcamp fit the bill.<\/p>\n

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2. How did FIT CHICKS help you in reaching your goals?<\/h3>\n

Fit Chicks\u00a0is an excellent\u00a0year-round option for getting at least 2 regular workouts a week.\u00a0 While I wasn’t in poor shape when I joined Fit Chicks, I feel better about my body now and great after each class!\u00a0 I am well into my\u00a050s now and maintaining a minimum fitness level is very important to me<\/strong> and I know\u00a0I am stronger as a result of attending Fit Chicks classes.<\/p>\n

3. What is your fave FIT CHICKS workout? Which exercises do you love to hate?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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I enjoy the Tabatas sessions a lot<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0I\u00a0endure\u00a0pushups but\u00a0I would see some\u00a0improvement in mine. I\u00a0tolerate\u00a0burpees (they are so hard!) and I don’t mind skipping because I know both\u00a0are effective exercises.\u00a0 I also really\u00a0like the plank variations too for working the core.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. What have your results been like since joining bootcamp?<\/h3>\n

My weight loss results have been very moderate as I did not have a lot to lose.\u00a0 I have lost\u00a0about 4 pounds and just a few inches but fat has been replaced by muscle.\u00a0 But I know that I am\u00a0more toned\u00a0because a number of people have commented <\/strong>that I look like I have lost\u00a0weight.\u00a0 Interestingly, I am wearing the same clothes as before but they fit way better. <\/strong> More important, I definitely feel better and\u00a0am more fit overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Why would you recommend FIT CHICKS bootcamp to a girlfriend?<\/h3>\n

Our Chick Sergeant Steph is very motivating.<\/strong> Each class is different and she makes sure to incorporate a variety\u00a0of programs into each session, and\u00a0exercises with a focus on different body parts into each evening.\u00a0 Our class is a lot of fun and it has enabled me to get to know some of my neighbours better <\/strong>as\u00a02 other ladies on my street have also\u00a0attended during the past couple of years.\u00a0 It’s lots of fun and a challenge, both mentally and physically.<\/p>\n

Cathy, we are so proud of you and how you have truly embraced the healthy spirit<\/strong>\u2026it is so inspiring to all chicks who are starting (or already started!) living la vida FIT CHICK that they can do it too! Thanks for allowing us to help along your journey and keep up the fabulous work!<\/p>\n

FIT CHICKS XO<\/p>\n

PS You can still join in on the sweat sessions for fab results when we start our May Session on May 7th<\/a> so make sure to sign up..we would love to give you some tough love!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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