Barrie Bennett is one of the very few men at Adaptive Athletics! So today I stirred up a conversation about why that might be. “Barrie, why are you the only dude here?” Barrie looking sharp even after class! This is something he’s noticed in a lot of other gyms and fitness classes too. Anytime he’s attended yoga or aerobics classes with his wife, he said he found himself to be one of the few men there also. “A lot of…
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Weight circuit Bernie Every time I see Bernadette Forrester in class I’m amazed. This woman is incredible. Not only does her ability and fitness level impress me, but her attitude too! She recently celebrated her one-year anniversary at 3rd Degree Training and a lot has happened! In the beginning she was using 10 and 12 pounds for free weights, and she said now she uses the 15 and 20s! “I really enjoy seeing the progress as well as looking and…
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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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A woman keeps a promise to her late husband and continues to live her life to its full potential. Remaining positive and thankful through it all.
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Before I started classes at 3rd Degree Training, it wasn’t uncommon for me to skip breakfast and lunch. I was diagnosed with body dysmorphia disorder one year ago, and struggled with disordered eating my whole life. It wasn't until being diagnosed I started really working on it. The hardest part of talking about it for me, is I fear people will think I am shallow or superficial. But it’s a real psychological disorder where you obsess over a flaw in…
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A young girls journey to self love. It wasn't easy but with her sisters for motivation, she's back in action!
Read MoreOlivia 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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