Opening up about Postpartum

During pregnancy, many woman are faced with constant advice, labour stories, gifts... but it seems postpartum is swept under the rug. It's time to open those closed doors and Sarah is ready! I talked to Sarah Garnhum about her experience with Postpartum. I’m Sarah! I was born and raised in Eastern PEI and I now live in Stratford with my little family. I’ve been at 3rd Degree since 2013 and an instructor and nutrition consultant since 2018 Sarah just days…

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3rd Degree Training- a Franchise

3rd Degree Training is a class based gym, catering to all ages and fitness levels. Their headquarters in Stratford, PEI is full of life, and with franchises popping up around Canada, they couldn't be happier. At 3rd Degree, we are training for life. Life is hard but with a come training, it can lighten the load. The workouts are designed to help you navigate daily chores, maintain a young spirit, and help you enjoy life! Whether it’s a group atmosphere…

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Laura Groves -still got it

Fitness has always been a part of Laura Groves’ life. The now 24-year-old grew up swimming, running, playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, you name it.. “I was super fit with really great endurance growing up” When Laura was 18 a tumour was discovered in her lung. It was classified as NET cancer, and the treatment was having two lobes of her right lung removed. “It was definitely an adjustment, but growing up an athlete, and more specifically, a swimmer, really helped…

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Inspiration. More contagious than Covid-19?

Over the last three months, Nora Cummins has transformed herself into a purebred bad ass. Nora after absolutely conquering an adaptive athletics class Her hips were in a lot of pain due to her arthritis and after a rough day, she decided enough is enough. She said she couldn’t handle the pain even from walking and was tired of relying on advil. “I just got fed up. I was fed up of being immobile.” She saw 3rd Degree’s ad on…

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MOMS RULE!

Olivia and Bridget When Olivia Koughan pulls into the 3rd Degree Training parking lot, her daughter/gym partner gets HYPE. “She definitely knows where we are now, I can hear her in the backseat getting excited!” says Olivia. Her name is Bridget and at just 11-months-old, she loves hittin’ the mats with her mom. Bridget taking a break between sets They joined the Mommy and me classes a few weeks ago and they have helped move along with postpartum, mentally and…

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REAL LIFE MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION

Welcome to 3rd Degree Training's Inspo Blog! My name is Emily and I started classes at 3rd Degree Training just two months ago! I'm already noticing a huge difference in myself. I’m eating more, I’m sleeping more, I feel stronger, I feel happier. I can only imagine how these loyal members feel! Meet Jillian and Dave Dunphy They joined January of 2012 and have been hooked ever since. "The environment is like no other, I can't even explain it." Her…

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