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Archive for August 2020

Leadership Identity Series: Episode 2 – From Canada to Barbados!

By sisterfitdev | August 19, 2020

Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Photography by James Ip  Meet Fatimah: I am pleased to introduce you to Dr. Fatimah Jackson-Best! Fatimah Jackson-Best is indeed the best! This is a lady who is the real deal; there’s something about FJB (I hope she doesn’t mind the acronym!) that is real nice. This is someone who…

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Leadership Identity Series: Episode 1 – MasterChef Canada’s Reem Ahmed “Good Mood, Good Food!”

By sisterfitdev | August 1, 2020

Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Photography by James Ip I started the Leadership Identity Series – a long-term interview project featuring unique, passionate, leading Muslim women – to have meaningful conversations about what it takes to be a leader. I wanted to talk to women who had a strong sense of identity, who challenged themselves,…

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    Can you spot mini FLG? Some people jokingly tell Can you spot mini FLG? Some people jokingly tell me that I sound so “white.” It’s true and something about it hurts. I went to school in Kitchener-Waterloo with white kids. I related to white people really well especially in my teens because they loved me when I felt unloved. I wanted to be a songwriter and white people loved that, my community did not. There were other aspects of my identity that my community harshly rejected. I never felt comfortable anywhere I went and in my early twenties, left the country with no money or formal education. I arrived in Taiwan. It was exciting...but the difficulty of adjusting and surviving was extreme. I was searching for my identity. How sad is it that sometimes we are the ones who create “white saviours” because we reject our own people? I promise to accept people for their whole selves and allow them to truly be as they are, without making any part of themselves small. #identity #wholeself #community #mixedkids #kitchenerwaterloo #classphoto #outofplace
    “Is there a dress code at Sister Fit?” Yes. T “Is there a dress code at Sister Fit?” Yes. This is part of what makes our gym distinctly different from other all-women’s gyms. The culture of Sister Fit is informed by an Islamic perspective of dressing modestly. Dressing modestly at our gym means wearing a long shirt, t-shirt, or tank top if you so desire. It means wearing long pants, or shorts. Working out in a sports bra here, would not be acceptable. We believe it is better for women to have a dress code even amongst each other. As women, we are designed to look 👀 and compare ourselves with each other. It is human nature. Most women who really need to move their bodies are very self-conscious. Having an instructor wear a sports bra that shows her ripped physique is actually quite intimidating. Some may find it “inspiring” but to us, it is not. Mainstream fitness for women is a visually saturated world where we are inundated with “aspirational” images of sexualized physiques. Sister Fit’s dress code is considerate of the fact that modesty can protect mental and emotional health. It is a dress code that centers the mental, physical, and emotional experience of any woman who works out here. This topic calls for a more in-depth exploration of human nature, especially amongst women, and what our faith says about this nature and how to create the healthiest environment in which to co-exist. #modesty #fitness #dresscode #muslimwomen #fitness #womensfitness #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #athleticwear #sisterfit #gta #toronto #scarborough
    Meet Tai! Tai was born in Omdurman, Sudan and cam Meet Tai! Tai was born in Omdurman, Sudan and came to Canada as a refugee. She is the oldest of 5 kids, meaning she got to be her family’s test subject while learning to navigate the ever growing clash of cultures. Anyone else relate to that role? It’s great, right?? This test subject role makes navigating through the general teenage challenges all the more difficult. With a bright smile, she soldiered on, not yielding to the xenophobic and racist comments that filled her childhood. Fast forward to a few years later where Tai, kicking and screaming, was dragged into her first hot yoga class! She found space to finally breathe and unburden her mind of all the anxieties life tossed her way. Today, Tai is a 500hr+ CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher) trained in hatha, vinyasa, yin, ashtanga, restorative, trauma yoga, and post rehabilitation. She’s also trained in Pilates, mindfulness, and pranayama circuit and interval training. In addition, she has extensive experience in several workshop immersions lead by master level yogis. #pilates #sudan #yogi #tai #muslimwomen #blackgirlsyogatoo #sisterfit #toronto #scarborough #gta #flow
    Hey! I’m Coach Nabat! I’m a strength and mobi Hey! I’m Coach Nabat! I’m a strength and mobility coach at Sister Fit. I thought I’d reintroduce myself by sharing 10 random (and maybe, fun) facts about me. 😆 😰 I was overweight for a good chunk of my life so I know how it feels to struggle with fitness. 🏋🏽‍♀️ My favourite exercise is the trap-bar deadlift. 🧁 I’m a sugaraholic and my weaknesses are chocolate cake and sour cream glazed timbits. 🏃🏽‍♀️ You will never see me running on a treadmill, I’m not a hamster. I’d rather run outside. 🥦 When new people eat around me they feel like they need to justify their choices. The power of a trainer! 😜 🥔 I love brunch restaurants and judge how good they are based on the crispiness of their potatoes. 👋🏽 I’m an ambivert. I can be extroverted at times but really I’m introverted. Social gatherings drain me so need to be alone to recharge. 🇵🇦 The last place I travelled to was Panama in February of 2020 (before covid ruined outside life). 🌅 I love watching sunrises and relishing in the calm before the hustle and bustle begins. ⚕️If I were to go back to school I’d study physical therapy or chiropractic care. I would love to help improve people’s physical health as a medical practitioner. I’d love to get to know you! Share a random fact about yourself below! ⬇️ #coachnabat #sisterfit #aboutme #sharing #muslimwomen #hijabitrainer #scarborough #toronto #fitness #coaching #mobility #strength #flow
    I wish everyone could have easy access to stress r I wish everyone could have easy access to stress relief! Boxing is intense but SO relaxing and calming. #boxing #stressrelief #heavybag #ladiesboxing #boxinglady #run #relaxing #calming #scarborough #toronto #selfdefense
    #LESKAS style tire striking demo. Relax, use you #LESKAS style tire striking demo. Relax, use your hips and use your body like a whip! #stressrelief #arnis #kali #escrima #arnisadora #arnisador #leskas #lsai #toronto #scarborough #tiretraining #selfdefenseforwomen #selfdefense #stickfighting
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