A 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…

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Ask 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,…

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Putting 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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4 Bad B Life Lessons with Cynthia Roulston

Jamaidian Kettlebell Lady: Bad B Cynthia Roulston Our Jamaican Jerk kettlebell workshop was a real success on September the 25th with Bad B, Cynthia Roulston. It’s not often I give people the title of Bad B! I even introduce Cynthia as Bad B to new members at the gym – she’s someone who has walked…

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Be a Basic B with your Health

Words by Fatima Lee Garsi If someone calls you a basic B, it’s considered a major insult! I’m here to tell you that being a basic B with your health is far from insulting – it’s what most people WISH they could be. Our bodies are amazing machines! They do incredible things without us having…

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Pilates: Cats and Capitalism

Words by Tai Salih   As you flip through a plethora of fitness magazines and scroll through Instagram fitness influencers, you’ll come to find the same messaging over and over again:  “You are not fit enough.” “These are the only acceptable standards of health and fitness.” “These expensive outfits are the only acceptable attire in…

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Protein, Protein! Living Up to the Hype!

  Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Remember that song?  Protein, protein, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot! The more you toot, the better you feel, so eat protein with every meal! Okay, okay. I admit that I clearly changed the original lyrics, which were about beans. I feel slightly embarrassed…

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Fine Ideals: Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality

Words by Hollay Ghadery There’s this picture of me I posted on Instagram: I’m wearing high-waisted jeans and a blue and red houndstooth cardigan tied in a tight knot over my belly button. The bottom of the picture cuts off mid-thigh, the top, around my shoulders, so you can’t see my face. I took this…

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