Member of the Month — Eminate W’Giorgis!

Meet our vibrant Member of the Month for February, Eminate W’Giorgis Eminate G’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her a bright presence at Sister Fit! Learn more about Eminate below: What made you join Sister Fit? I was new to the area and I wanted to find a place where I could learn…

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Cooking, Culture, and Chaos: Episode 2 — Bolani with Moska Rokay

In this episode, we feature gym member and archivist, Moska Rokay! I chose Moska as a guest for our second episode because she’s very easy to talk to, does really interesting professional work, and has contributed significantly to the Muslim and Afghan community. It was really fun learning how to make bolani and the conversations…

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Member of the Month – Diya Pathak!

Meet our hard-working and ambitious Member of the Month for January, Diya Pathak! As a consistent member of Sister Fit for over a year, Diya pushes herself to be better in all aspects of her life. With integrity and a driven mindset, Diya tries hard to figure out what health means for her. She strives…

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Cooking, 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…

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Member of the Month: Shweta Salil!

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Meet our bright-spirited Member of the Month for November, Shweta Salil! Shweta brings consistency and an inspiring attitude to every class. Her impressive improvement in her technical abilities is the result of her consistency and dedicated effort. An excellent attitude—focused, energizing, and kind—makes Shweta a true joy to have at Sister Fit. Learn more about…

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Member of the Month: Jennifer Ng!

  Meet our dedicated Member of the Month for September, Jennifer Ng! Jen brings consistency, a desire to be challenged, and vibrant high vibes to Sister Fit. Over time, Jen’s dedication has helped her improve her boxing skills with impressive flair – she coordinates long combinations with seamless flow and pop! Get to know more…

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Ask a Member: Anti-Discrimination and LGBTQ Inclusive Education

Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in conservative religious communities is not new, but in recent months protests that claim to “stand against gender confusion, sexual orientation, and the indoctrination of children in schools” have focused attention on the role of public education in teaching meaningful inclusivity. Parents and communities who fear a conflict between the contents of the…

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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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