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First Step: Self-education to Combat Anti-Black Racism
Do the Deep Work: When we’re not on social media, what are we doing? Awareness is important and essential – but what happens when we step away from our screens? What will happen a week from now? A month? A year? Anti-racism work is an ongoing, introspective, deeply connected process that involves a commitment to…
Don’t treat me equally; treat me fairly
In athletic settings, is it possible to treat genders “equally?” Coach EL explores why fair treatment is not the same as equal treatment. By Coach EL I was on my way to a downtown gym to attend a Level One boxing coach course with the National Canadian Coaches Program (NCCP) and I couldn’t help but…
3 Tips to Increase Iman and Embrace Solitude in Ramadan 2020
By Amber Von Grat Bismillah, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, This year we are facing our own unique challenges when it comes to protecting our communities and trying to ensure the well-being of everyone around us. Whether this year is your first Ramadan, or you’ve experienced it before, I want to give you three ways to help you…
What is a Leader?
What is a Leader? By FLG I am really excited to announce Sister Fit’s Leadership Identity Series – an interview project that will feature female leaders who I find strong, inspiring, and original. I look forward to meeting leaders from the Muslim community, the fitness industry, and the community at large to highlight the people…
A Bold Move: First Gym for Muslim Women in North America!
Sister Fit = Community + Experience + Results! Sister Fit is a community based gym dedicated to combat arts, professional training, and achieving results. We teach women real boxing, Muay Thai, weapons self-defense (arnis), and fitness. Background: Sister Fit was born in December of 2014 in a West Toronto mosque. Through word…
Stop Empowering Me
By FLG When I get grouped in as an instructor in the female empowerment movement, I feel like I need a strong anti-itch cream to deal with my immediate visceral discomfort. I used to teach stand-up fighting and weapons to both men and women. Now, that I’m specifically focused on teaching women, I notice a…
RAMADAN-O-RAMA: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR A CHALLENGING MONTH
Are you ready for Ramadan? You don’t have to be, but here are some tips to help keep fitness in your life during this challenging month. Fitness Work out close to iftar time (30 – 40 mins prior) If you’re already active, don’t shoot for the stars. Focus on keeping your body trained If you’re…
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