It's 2019, and a fresh new year is ahead. If you are researching your options for a new workout to try in Selkirk, you have come to the right place. Silver sneakers are a great fit at Glow.
​Check out our top five reasons why you might want to consider Glow for your fitness plans. No time for lists? You will love how efficient the Glow workout is - call us at 204.420.2480 or drop by for a tour to see for yourself!

​Why not drop by - we are located in downtown Selkirk at 217 Clandeboye Avenue - and let us give you a free, no-pressure tour. We would love to meet you!

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen helps to feed those in need right here in Selkirk. 
Our Daily Bread provides food for the hungry five days a week, serving coffee in the morning and lunches during the week. 
They also provide a warm space for a rest, fellowship, and comfort to those who need it most.
Special Meals are served for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.
This local charity has been helping the community for over 20 years and is run by volunteers and supported by local churches, businesses, and the community.
They gratefully accept donations of all kinds including food from the pantry, food from the garden, and new volunteers.
For more information about Our Daily Bread and to find out more ways to help, visit their website here.

​Why heated floors in the yoga studio?
The first thing you may notice when you enter the Glow studio is warmth under your feet.  We put a lot of thought into the studio flooring, so that you can enjoy the best wellness experience possible - when lying in resting poses on the ground, a cold floor would not be very comfortable, but our cushioned and heated floors provide more than just comfort. 
 
Have you ever touched a surface warmed by the sun on an early spring day and felt a pleasant warmth? The sun is the main source of healing radiant energy that we experience daily.
 
 This natural warming effect is replicated in our studio floors - Direct, radiant heat can reach further into the muscles delivering a therapeutic experience with many health benefits.
 
Our bodies radiate infrared energy out through the skin.
The energy output from our floors is tuned to correspond very closely to the body’s own radiant energy.  Our bodies absorb as much as 93% of the
infrared waves that reach our skin, which warms you to a greater depth and more efficiently than other types of heat, which only heats the skin superficially.
This crucial difference explains many of the healing benefits achieved by lying on the floors in the Glow studio.
 
Medical practitioners make use of Infrared Radiant Heat to treat sprains, strains,
bursitis, peripheral vascular diseases, arthritis, and muscle pain.
 
Studies have shown wellness benefits achieved through deep-reaching direct heat can help to treat many conditions including:
• TMJ Arthritis + Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Muscle Spasms – reduced or eliminated
• Traumatic Arthritis
• Lower Back Pain
• Disc-protrusion Related Neuralgia
• Brain Contusion – accelerated healing
• Tight shoulders – relaxed
• Compression Fracture
• Spinal Cord Shock – post traumatic shock reversed
• Muscle Tension – relaxed
• Post-exercise Muscle Pain
 • Menopause
• Insomnia
 
Direct heat produces therapeutic effects because:
1. It increases the extensibility of collagen tissues. 2. It decreases joint stiffness directly. 3. It is relieves muscle spasms 4. It produces pain relief. 5. It increases blood flow. 6. It assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, edema and exudates. 7. More recently, it has been used in cancer therapy.
 
The healing benefits of direct radiant heat are too numerous to list, so we’ll finish off with one more reason to love your heated floors at Glow – they are comfortable and relaxing!
 
Step into one of our yoga classes and experience the full benefits of our Signature and Seasonal classes this fall.

Now is your chance to find your Glow this fall - we are offering free 2-week guest passes at Glow all month.
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How to Sign Up For Your Free Pass
To get your pass, sign up by dropping by Glow and seeing one of us at the front desk (located at 217 Clandeboye Avenue in downtown Selkirk, behind the Selkirk Record).
You can also arrange to get started by giving us a call - 204.420.2480. 
We are here and ready to help you get started between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturdays.

Guest Pass Terms:

• To get started, contact Glow by stopping by or giving us a call.
• If you are interested in using the circuit, your pass will begin with a one-hour circuit training session with a GLOW team member. Your pass will not expire until two weeks after your circuit training session.
• The pass gives you access to the circuit during staffed hours, Monday - Fridays from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• The pass also gives you access to unlimited yoga classes from Monday - Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Two week free guest passes are available at Glow during the month of September.

Visit or call to get your free pass today!

By Kenzie Bilyk:
​When Jill Dowson heard about Glow Fitness for Women opening in Selkirk through word of mouth, she was one of the first to sign up.  
Dowson used to run a club from a franchise called Curves, and when she saw the women’s-only circuit at Glow, she was excited for a chance to return to a workout that she missed since her club closed.
“It feels like I’m coming home. It’s a grown-up girlfriends club! And so glad to see smiling faces when I open the door!” says Dowson about her experience since joining.
The Glow circuit, just like the one at Dowson’s former club, uses a force called hydraulic resistance to create a full body strength workout, like lifting weights but more comparable to swimming, because the resistance of the machines will increase depending on how fast you push or pull, and you raise your heart rate for the additional benefit of a cardio workout.
“Easy weight loss and muscle toning. It’s an hour and a half workout in a half hour!” Says Dowson on the benefits she remembers from when she owned her club.
“It’s for every woman too, the machines will adjust for everyone and will continue to challenge you even after you have gotten stronger. And it’s nice to see the yoga added to complement the circuit.”
Since Glow Fitness for Women opened a few weeks ago, Dowson now works out at Glow a few times a week with her friend Ruth Weins.
Weins also used to work out at a circuit style gym in the past and has been enjoying her workouts so far.
“I like it because it’s stress-free! I have so much more energy now!” says Weins.
Feedback from members working out in the morning show similar enthusiasm for the new gym.
 “I find it empowering, the staff is so motivational and welcoming. The space is beautiful” Glow member Dianna Mae Hocaluk comments cheerfully before her regular early morning yoga.
“No one judges, you don’t need headphones either!” Christie Pellaers, another member, added enthusiastically from the circuit.
“Oh yes! That’s so important, and the schedule for the yoga is so thoughtful for a working professional woman” Hocaluk continued.
“It’s just such a positive environment!” Pellaers finished off.
Some other general comments heard dancing around the space between the recovery boards and the yoga studio show similar sentiments:
“I’m happy that it’s back, it’s so nice to get back into it!” said one member in between squats.
“The circuit and the yoga are both so easy to get into, doesn’t matter your current shape or activity level!” Added another from the stretch area.
Glow Fitness for Women opened March 12 in downtown Selkirk at 217 Clandeboye avenue, close to the waterfront.  The women’s-only gym has memberships with and without contracts, and is open 24/7, with coaches on-site six days a week. 
New members are welcome to drop by during staffed hours, visit online (glowfitnessforwomen.ca) or call to sign up – 204.420.4280.

Glow Fitness for Women is opening on Monday, March 12, but first, we must celebrate!
Join us on Sunday, March 11 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. for a Grand Opening Celebration!

• Come have a tour of the new space
• Enjoy snacks and refreshments
• Last day to sign up for the pre-sale special price - a price that you can keep for as long as you remain a member at Glow.

Drop by Glow Fitness for Women at 217 Clandeboye Avenue on Sunday March 11 and let's get ready to GLOW!

It is such a simple thing to do; once or twice a week, or even every night, write down 2 or 3 things that you are grateful for in a journal.
It can be anything, from, "having wonderful friends", your health, or an event you are looking forward to.
As an act of self-care, this simple task can have big benefits including better sleep, fewer symptoms of illness, and more happiness.
In the evening, sometimes our worries can catch up with us, but jotting down a few things that you are grateful for can change the vibration of your thoughts and help you to change your perspective on your worries.

The flickering ambient light of a burning candle can induce calm and a sense of well-being. Many practitioners of meditation will light candles to focus. You can do it too to transform your surroundings and help calm your mind.
Treat yourself to a candlelit dinner at home, or light a favourite candle while reading a book, in the bath, or even doing your homework - after all, it promotes focus!
A new candle makes a nice gift to yourself. 
When choosing a candle for the purpose of health and wellness, it's best to find candles made from natural beeswax or soy, as paraffin wax is made from crude oil production and can release some toxins into the air.

There are many reasons to like crystals.  When we look at them, we often admire their beauty, but there's more to these sparkly rocks than that.
​Crystals are used in clocks and computers for their energy powers, but the power that high technology taps into can also be helpful in your life and wellness. 
Different crystals harness different healing powers - a good one for Valentine's season is Rose quartz.  Rose quarts is a stone of unconditional love that helps to open and heal the energy of the heart,  emitting vibrations of love, beauty and compassion. 
Use crystals as jewelry, or treat yourself to a new crystal  to decorate and bring the right vibrations to your home or office.

Organizing any space has a positive effect on the mind - the act gives you a sense of control and reduces feelings of being overwhelmed, helping you to conquer stress.
Organizing your closet can especially be an act of self-love - any clothes that don't make you feel great don't deserve your time!
Put your best foot forward every day by limiting your options to only your best, most feel-good pieces!
This is a good time to consider adopting a minimalist wardrobe. That might mean different things to different people, but the idea is to pare down your wardrobe to only your favourite pieces instead of constantly trying to wear, "something new.".
What are the benefits of this? Not only can you save money (shopping) and time (putting together outfits), but you are also helping to make the world a better place - working conditions in factories for cheap clothes is a real concern!
One more reason for a streamlined wardrobe? It helps you to develop and discover your own real personal sense of style.

Colour is all around us. Nothing on this earth is here just by chance; everything in nature is here for a purpose and colour is no exception. All we need to do is to heighten our awareness of the energy of colour and how it can transform our lives.
Want to try a very simple form of colour therapy? Watch the sunrise or the sun set!  During this time of day, you will be treated to a spectacle of beautiful colours, and studies show that appreciating natural beauty may increase well-being, boost generosity and enhance life satisfaction.
You can also incorporate colour therapy into what you wear, such as throwing on a scarf, or bring colour into your home with a new shade of paint, or a vibrant accent cushion. 
Different colours are said to inspire different feelings; try red for motivation and energy, or lilac and lavender for soothing properties.

It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: seeing your friends is one of the very best things you can do for your health!
Some studies have linked friendship as more important than exercise and even smoking when it comes to living a long life!
Treat yourself today - get together today with a friend over a foamy cappuccino or a hot tea, some laughs, and a good catch up!

Just like organizing your closet, organizing your pantry has positive effects on your health. An organized space is linked to less stress, better eating choices, better sleep, more energy, and it can even lower your risk for a heart attack!
Organizing your pantry also helps you to make better eating choices, as you can get rid of junk food and create space for fresh healthy foods.

Or a plant! Not only do real plants and flowers provide a boost of air-cleaning oxygen, but they also carry many health and wellness benefits when placed at your home or work place.
A Rutgers University study found that the link between flowers and your satisfaction with life is far more important than previously thought; having flowers in your home increases happiness, reduces depression and anxiety and can increase emotional contact with friends and family. 
Why wait for someone else to buy them? You know what you like the best!
​But don't stop there - you can also extend these benefits to a friend, co worker or family member, by brightening up their day with a cheerful bouquet.  

Reading is more relaxing than watching television, and it also boosts many extra benefits to your health and wellness. 
Besides being relaxing, reading has been shown to provide mental stimulation, increase your knowledge and your language skills, help you to feel empathy for others, and it can even help to strengthen your attention span - something that is in crisis for many people in today's instant-tech-age!   There is a book for every interest - and Selkirk has an amazing library!

Or do anything creative with your hands. Make a Valentine's themed craft. Write. Draw. Play an instrument. Build a tower for your cats.
​Being creative gives us an escape from the responsibilities and problem-solving of our day to day routines.
Painting, crafting, and making things with our hands can help to encourage creativity, relieve stress, and have fun!
​The local dollar stores in Selkirk sell canvases, paint and brushes and YouTube has old episodes of Bob Ross, so it's easy to get started!

Healthy eating is a good goal, but you don't have to always rely on the same healthy foods, because that could be boring!
Have fun experimenting with a new recipe.
Here's  a fun one to try:
Nacho "Cheeze" Dip - Made with veggies!
This easy recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, is made with diced sweet potato, water, spices and nutritional yeast, and it tastes amazing! 
Here's the recipe

A massage is an ultimate self-care must do! To name just a few health benefits, massages can help ease pain, promote better sleep, increase circulation, improve the lymphatic system and help your body to detox, boost immunity, make you look younger, and reduce stress.
And it feels amazing! Book one for yourself as an investment in your health and well-being.

Or lotion. 
Scents can help to enhance our moods, and even make us feel happier!
Some perfumes have direct aromatherapy benefits, depending on their ingredients, while other perfumes and lotions can lift our spirits in a different way; scent is strongly associated with memory.
Buying a perfume or lotion that you wore during special moments of your life can help to seal that memory - if you open that same scent, years later, it can trigger these happy memories again.
Another reason?  When you take the time in your routine to treat yourself with your favourite scent, or put lotion on, you are reminding yourself that you are worth caring for and spending time and energy on. Perfume has also been shown to boost confidence, so go ahead and wear a scent you love today!

A hot bath is great, but it doesn't have nearly as many benefits as a hot Epsom Salt bath!
Epsom salts are a naturally occurring pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, boasting so many health and beauty benefits. It has been a part of healing rituals for ages and to this day most hospitals have this valuable ingredient on hand.
Studies have shown that magnesium and sulfate are both readily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths an easy and ideal way to enjoy the many benefits.
Magnesium from the salts helps to regulate the activity of over 325 enzymes, reduces inflammation, helps muscle and nerve function, and prevents artery hardening.
Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins, and help ease migraine headaches. 
​Epsom salt baths and the magnesium sulfate boost they provide can alleviate so many ailments, from bloating and pain to depression!
 It is the best thing for a detox and there are too many extra health benefits to list - it could be a whole blog post on its own! (Maybe next time..)
Pour 2 cups of Epsom salts into your bath - you will feel the charge of the magnesium and the difference it makes in how you feel.  
To make the bath extra special, add essential oils for a boost of aromatherapy.

This post is for you, our community of wonderful and supportive wait-listers and pre signup members who are waiting patiently for the Grand Opening of Glow Fitness for Women in Selkirk!

If you are looking to start getting active -  but your gym is not open yet! - or maybe you are just looking for ways to get fit outside of the gym, we have put together a fun list of local winter activities to try around Selkirk Manitoba:

We live in the prairies and it's winter, cross country skiing takes full advantage of this opportunity for an amazing full-body cardiovascular workout that keeps you warm even on bone-chilling windy days. 
Manitoba has many beautiful cross country ski trails in our provincial parks, including beginner (no hills) to intermediate and advanced trails.  Close to Selkirk, options include Birds Hill Provincial Park, which has lots of trails to choose from, Larters at St. Andrews, and gorgeous trails in Gimli.
​If you don't have skis, you can rent them from places like Mountain Equipment Co-op. 
Try exploring new parks for a fun adventure! Hecla Island and Gimli have beautiful trails, and many trails in the Whiteshell to explore too.

You can take an easy, at home yoga challenge no matter what your yoga level is by putting on YouTube. Our favourite YouTube yoga instructor is Yoga with Adriene - what a wonderful way to de-stress in the comfort of your home after the holidays!
You can warm up your yoga practice before we open your beautiful new yoga studio in Selkirk.  Check out our favourite 30-day YouTube Yoga challenge here.

Have fun with your workout!  By taking your workout outside, you will get the added benefit of fresh air and the best source of Vitamin D - something which we often lack in the winter time.
Feel invigorated with a fun winter activity like skating, snow shoeing, and yes, even tobogganing - even though you might be working on balance, strengthening your legs, or doing some serious hill workouts - you will hardly notice because you'll be having too much fun!  Bring the kids or grab your friends and hit the nearest skating rink in town, or visit The Forks (where they rent skates if you don't have any) and check out those warming huts everyone is always talking about.
For a winter sport that is more indoors, try curling!  The Selkirk Curling Club offers workshops and open bonspiels throughout the winter.

Swimming is a wonderful workout that is great for all abilities of strength and fitness. It is a low-impact cardio and strength exercise that also has its own brand of anti-stress, because being submerged in water during a workout helps to enhance feelings of calmness. 
It's easy to try swimming in Selkirk, the Selkirk Community Pool has drop-in lap swimming available right now most mornings and evenings. 

Yes you can!  We noticed that St. Andrews Stables has warm indoor arenas and offers horseback riding lessons for all ages and abilities. Spend a little time in the stable to put a pep in your step this January!  

If you like to golf in the summer, why not practice your swing in the winter? There are driving ranges that offer indoor winter driving range spots, and simulated golf that lets you practice your swing even on the coldest days.

It's easy to do, it's a wonderful stress reliever, and it doesn't cost a thing. 
For the most benefits, walk with a friend. It's a great way to catch up, and some studies show that spending time with friends might be even better for your health than exercising!
Worried about slipping on ice or just hate the cold? There's always mall walking! The malls do open early for this, and sure, it might seem silly, but it makes a safe and warm place to get your steps in, and you get to see what's new in the shops - but you can't be tempted to buy, because the mall walking hours are in the morning, before the stores are open. 

At GLOW, we believe that making your workout something that you truly enjoy is the best way to be consistent and feel your best. We also believe that spending time with friends is the ultimate way to enhance your workout. 
Our circuit and yoga studio is designed to be enjoyable, and to be experienced as a community. 
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Thank you for being part of our community as we prepare to open your new gym in Selkirk!