Lifestyle
Cooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 4—Jerk Shrimp with Shaquelle Thomas!
Welcome to Cooking, Culture and Chaos: Episode 4 featuring Shaquelle Thomas! In this episode we feature Shaquelle Thomas, a former Sister Fit coach! Coach Shaquelle did such a great job coaching our members through our Strength and Fitness program last year! She was fun, knowledgeable, and I appreciated her perspective on health—that people deserve to…
Read MoreMember of the Month—Glo Ng!
Meet our Member of the Month for May, Glo Ng! Glo’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her an absolutely essential member our community. Read on to learn more about Glo! Why did you join Sister Fit? I had noticed that my body felt weaker from sitting all day at work so I wanted…
Read MoreCooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 1 – Tortang Talong and Beef Giniling featuring Kim Villaluz!
Interview by: Fatima Lee Garsi Videography & Recipe Cards by: Vicky Tan Welcome to our first episode of Cooking, Culture, and Chaos! In this episode, we feature gym member and new Sister Fit coach, Kim Villaluz! I chose Kim as a guest for our series because of her passion for Filipino culture and her relatability.…
Read MoreCooking, Culture, and Chaos!
I’m very excited to introduce you to our special cooking project featuring the diverse members of Sister Fit. The purpose of this six-episode cooking series is to highlight and celebrate the heritage and professional work of our guests. All of the episodes were filmed by Vicky Tan, a member of our Muay Thai program. Vicky…
Read MorePoking the Yogi Bear: What is Vulnerability?
Yoga is often the first thing recommended as a form of exercise that can help someone manage anxiety and depression. Yoga brings an awareness to the body and requires focus that feels calming. Some types of yoga do not bring the heart rate up to a degree that can feel too intense for people working…
Read MoreYou can’t keep adding to achieve your goals. What will you sacrifice?
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi In April, my former kettlebell coach reached out to me to see if I wanted to compete again in August. For the past year or so, I’ve focused on bodybuilding and strengthening my physique with the help of an experienced online coach. I considered my coach’s proposition – a competition…
Read MoreButts, Guts, Tris, and Thighs: About Our Strength and Fitness Program
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Last week I had a woman on Instagram reach out to me inquiring about our programs. She said she was brand new to training so I recommended she join our Strength and Fitness program. She insisted that since her goal was fat-loss, she was not interested in strength and fitness.…
Read MoreA Cautionary Tale for Women: My 8-week Experiment with Steroids
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi This sounds scary already! What kind of steroids did you take FLG? Tell me. About five years ago, I was rear-ended in a car accident. I suffered from whiplash, a spinal fracture, a tear between my vertebrae, and a concussion. I had to stop exercising for some time afterwards, especially…
Read MoreAsk a Member: How Does Sister Fit Measure Up to Similar Gyms?
Words by Raida C. Hi everyone! My name is Raida. I am a member of Sister Fit whenever I’m in Toronto, and I also attend 9Round, a gym specializing in kickboxing fitness, when I’m out of the city. As I’ve attended both gyms regularly, I thought I’d outline my personal experiences at each space. So,…
Read MorePutting Skin in the Game: Invest – Commit – Conquer
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Happy New Year! Well, Happy February! Do you like making New Year’s resolutions or goals? I do, but not the typical goal that demands upheaval and a complete lifestyle makeover – which is the kind of goal that often grabs our attention. As years pass, I am more realistic; I…
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