 This free presentation is open to members and guests at Glow. There is a lot of conflicting information out there on how we should be eating to feel our best. Join Elizabeth Logan, Holistic Nutritionist, for an informative presentation that shows you some easy tips to look and feel better with healthy eating. We will also review information about our 30 day Habits Challenge - you can sign up for the challenge after the presentation if you wish. All attendees will receive a free 3 day Kickstart Meal Plan.
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In an assignement that she prepared for a course on healthy aging at the St. Francis University for Human Kinetics, Glow Coach Tiffany Addison discusses some of the benefits of working out, even if you don't get started until middle age or older. Check out some of the highlights of Tiffany's findings - or scroll to the bottom to download and read Tiffany's paper in full. Can Workouts stop you from aging? Strength training is vital for maintaining muscle tone. Good news! Exercise CAN slow the process of aging in the body. "Strength training is extremely important as we age, because it can drastically reduce the risk for developing sarcopenia, which is a result of the loss of muscle mass and strength that often occurs with age," explains Tiffany. From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. But at some point in your 30s, things can go in the other direction - you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related sarcopenia - (WebMD.com) Luckily, the Glow workout focuses specifically on strength training the entire body. Other ways that exercise on the circuit can slow the effects of aging mentioned in Tiffany's paper:
How much can you really accomplish in 30 minutes?
A lot of our members at Glow have exceptionally busy lives, balancing responsibilities at work, to family, children, parents, and their community. Fitting in a full workout wherever there is a gap in the schedule requires a routine that is effective and efficient with time. No pain, No gain - a myth?
"Personally, when I experience DOMS, even though it can be painful and cause discomfort for a day or two I have never experienced it restricting any daily activities. However, when talking to some of the members the fact that they rarely if ever experienced muscle soreness was one of major reasons why they enjoy Glow." explains Tiffany. Tiffany notes that this lack of soreness from the workout is an incentive for some members of Glow who have soreness from arthritis or previous injuries. "Conditions such as arthritis can make simple daily tasks such as walking and brushing teeth sometimes painful and uncomfortable enough - the last thing you want to do is add another element of pain and discomfort". Skipping this muscle soreness or having just a bit of soreness that is minimal and manageable, made the thought of working out and being physically active much easier, Tiffany noticed in gathering feedback from our members. Tiffany's Conclusion ThoughtsBest reason to work out = enhanced quality of life.
"Even for those women who still had most of their mobility and freedom they still told me that their quality of life had drastically increased. They were able to spend more time with their children or grandchildren, to actually play and participate in what their children or grandchildren were doing. The increase in their physical fitness allowed for them to have the stamina and strength to pick their grandchildren up, to get on the ground and play with them, to walk to the park with them. All of these little tasks that they were not able to do before engaging in regular physical activity at Glow." Final thoughts? "I think that if we were to emphasize how physical activity can increase older adults’ quality of life and present some of the examples I stated, we could see more of the older population being physically active." Read Tiffany's full report here: 
 Glow Coach Tiffany poses with a member after a morning run outside of Glow Fitness for Women in Gimli, Manitoba. Come and see our completed renovations at our charming new lake-lake-inspired women's gym in Gimli, Manitoba. Glow Fitness for Women opened with a soft launch this summer in Gimli, Manitoba. We are now up and running, but we still have a few final touches to complete - so we are inviting you back for a big Grand Opening Open House to celebrate this September!  Come and check out our new gym, located in Gimli Manitoba! Gimli Open HouseSaturday, September 7 Drop-in between 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Glow Fitness for Women 40 Centre Street, Gimli Free tours, prize giveaways, 1-day sale, workout challenge and more~Open to all~ Stop by with a friend to check out our updated new space and enter to win some great wellness prizes. We can't wait to show you our beautiful beach-inspired new club in Gimli. Frequently Asked Questions about our New Gimli LocationWhat will the new hours of business be at the Gimli location?The Gimli location will also be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Can I visit both locations of Glow Fitness for Women?Yes! You get 2 memberships for the price of 1! Gimi members will be able to workout (and take yoga classes) at the Selkirk location, and Selkirk members will be able to work out at the Gimli location. Will there be yoga for the Gimli location?Gimli members can attend any of our regular yoga classes at Glow in Selkirk. Glow Gimli will be offering yoga this summer in Gimli that is inspired by our surroundings - beach yoga, nautical yoga, and SUP yoga are all on the Gimli yoga menu this summer - please stay tuned by signing up for our newsletter or following us on social media for the latest news, events, and updates. #GetReadyToGlowGimli Join us Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for an Open House Party Join us for a Grand Opening Open House Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
 Last Chance to try Glow for 2 weeks Free - Until September 1 in Selkirk, Manitoba.Now is your chance to find your Glow and feel your best before fall - we are offering free 2-week guest passes at Glow all summer.
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, or send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. We are here and ready to help you get started between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Guest Pass Terms:
Send a Friend, Win a prize! Refer a friend to Glow this summer to take advantage of our 2 weeks free or a membership, and we will enter your name in our summer referrals draw. The more friends you refer, the more entries you will get in the draw. #GetReadyToGlow  Glow Fitness for Women is excited to launch a new Walking and Running club for women in Gimli this summer.
"You can start your morning halfway to 10,000 steps - all while enjoying lakeside scenery, fresh air, and new friends! We feel this is a great way to soak up the glorious Gimli surroundings and be active and healthy at the lake," says Glow owner Katie Hartle. Participants can walk, power walk, gentle jog, or run, or mix it up. The Walk/Run Club can accomodate all levels of women, and strollers are welcome. A Glow Coach will lead the group, and provide advice on maintaining proper form and self-monitoring heart rate. The coach will lead the group through stretches at the end. "We are excited to explore our community, and also to provide a safe way for women to walk or run early in the mornings." adds Hartle. Drop-ins are welcome (for $5), and the Ladies Walk and Run club is included in the cost of membership for members of Glow Fitness for Women in either Gimli or Selkirk locations. Women are invited to meet at Glow Fitness for Women (40 Centre Street) on Friday mornings just before 7 a.m. all summer long. The group will leave Glow at 7 a.m. Women are encouraged to attend on Fridays rain or shine, because there will be the option to either run in the rain or do a group workout inside Glow instead. Glow Fitness is also putting on regular yoga classes all summer, including Sunrise Beach Yoga and the whimsically-named Nautical Yoga. More information about the Walk and Run Club, yoga, and regular gym memberships is available on their website, glowfitnessforwomen.ca. We are very excited to announce our first two yoga classes, set to come Gimli this summer. Glow Yoga at Gimli takes inspiration from the lakeside charm of Gimli Beach. We soak up as much of that vacay ambiance as we can and infuse it into each summer yoga class to craft a thoroughly enjoyable yoga experience for our members and drop in yoga guests. Read on below to find out more about our first Gimli classes, which will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.  Nautical Yoga at the Gimli Yacht Club Ease into the morning with this class. Enjoy movements that nurture and massage the muscles and connect to your breath. Wake up the body slowly, stretch it out, strengthen your core, and breathe deeply while enjoying a cheerful lakeside view. We finish this class with a cool lemongrass towel. Between-workout bliss! Meet us at the Gimli Yacht Club at 6:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Make sure to bring a towel, a blanket, or a yoga mat. We meet rain or shine. Cost: $10 drop in. Free for members of Gimli Yacht Club. Indoors at the Yacht Club on Rain days. Style: Relaxing. Cost: $10 drop in. Free for Gimli Yacht Club members. Thursdays from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. Meet on the lawn in front of the Gimli Yacht Club. Bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket, or rent a mat for $2. Raining? Meet us on the deck - we'll take it inside the yacht club.  Sunrise Yoga on the Beach
Sunrise Yoga on Gimli Beach. Enjoy the sunrise on the beach as you breathe deeply and savour the morning with feel-good yoga. In this class we start with a gentle warm-up, then strengthen, tone, and stretch with easy movements, some flow, and poses inspired by the natural surroundings. Come and discover the joy of starting your day with beach front yoga! Meet us Tuesdays on Gimli Beach in front of the Lakeside hotel. Make sure to bring your towel or blanket! Cost: $10 drop in. Style: Mix of Active and Relaxing. Tuesdays from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. Meet at the Beach in front of the Lakeside Hotel. Summer is one of the best times to work out - with warm weather comes lots of fun outdoor activities to try, these activities like gardening, hiking, and even long beach walks are easier and more enjoyable when you're feeling fit. Summer is a season to feel your best and enjoy life to the fullest. Here are our ten reasons to workout with us and keep Glowing all summer long. Reason 10: |
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| Don't spend your whole summer inside the gym, but DO stay in your best shape! It takes just 30 minutes to do a full body workout at Glow, and you will work the whole time you are here - that leaves more time to enjoy every sunshine-filled summer minute. |  |
Reason 8:
Escape the heat - Air Conditioning
Looking to escape the summer heat? Come to our clean, cool and refreshing space to work out in the most pleasant of climate-controlled environments.
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Reason 6:
The Glow Summer Yoga Schedule
Loaded with goodies to reflect the special summer season. Signature colourful Chakras classes, Happy Hour Yoga, and Yoga for Back, Neck and Shoulders (hello yardwork relief!) are just a few classes to try this summer.
Reason 5:
Outdoor Yoga
You haven't discovered one of the very best ways to kick off a beautiful summer day in Selkirk until you have joined us in Queen's Park for our Outdoor Yoga class!
Reason 4:
A Coach to Track your Summer Progress
Work hard, see great results. Coaching is included with every membership at Glow, come see us at the desk and we will help you track your goals, your weight, and your measurements so you keep track of your success with your summer goals.
Reason 3:
A Workout That Tones your whole body, every time.
The Gym at Glow tones and tightens your full body. Legs. Arms. Thighs. Glutes. Stomach. Back. While you strengthen these areas with resistance training on our 30 minute circuit, you keep a target heart rate and get a cardio workout at the same time.
Reason 2:
Win So Many Prizes -
Summer Challenges for All
Play Yoga Bingo for Prizes, and participate in our Summer 27 Workouts Challenge for even more prizes! Free to play. Happening all summer at Glow.
Reason 1:
Try 2 Weeks Free - All summer long in Selkirk
Now is the best time to discover Glow and to share Glow with your friends and family - we are offering a free 2 week trial at Glow all summer long.
Refer a friend this summer for a chance to win EVEN MORE prizes!
Refer a friend this summer for a chance to win EVEN MORE prizes!
Glow Fitness for Women is turning 1
What a first year it has been!
We are so grateful for the community we are a part of, our amazing members, and neighbours, fellow Selkirk business owners, and of course our inspiring coworkers!
In just one year, hundreds of women in Selkirk have become stronger. We love helping women to find a workout that you love, and a yoga program that helps you feel your best.
Cheering you on as you reach your goals has been so rewarding, and seeing your smiling faces is the best part. Thank you for your support!
We are so grateful for the community we are a part of, our amazing members, and neighbours, fellow Selkirk business owners, and of course our inspiring coworkers!
In just one year, hundreds of women in Selkirk have become stronger. We love helping women to find a workout that you love, and a yoga program that helps you feel your best.
Cheering you on as you reach your goals has been so rewarding, and seeing your smiling faces is the best part. Thank you for your support!
Celebrate with us at our Open House/Birthday Party
Saturday, March 16
Drop-in between
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Glow Fitness for Women
217 Clandeboye, Selkirk
Drop-in between
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Glow Fitness for Women
217 Clandeboye, Selkirk
Birthday cake and cupcakes, gourmet snacks, punch, tea and coffee, prize giveaways, 1-day sale, workout challenge and more
~Open to all~
Stop by with a friend to have some cake and enter to win some great wellness prizes. We can't wait to celebrate our first year with you!
More Ways to Win a Prize on our Birthday
- Check in to Glow Fitness for Women on Facebook on Saturday March 16
- Post a picture on Instagram or Instagram stories at Glow and tag us on Saturday March 16
- Stop by Glow on March 16 between 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. to enter to win a door prize
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!
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!
1. No need for a personal trainer, coaching is included, 6 days a week
- Glow coaches give one on one training to every member and ongoing training to makes sure you are using good form and working out properly.
- If you have arthritis, other pain or injury, or other mobility concerns, a Glow coach will help you adjust your workout so that you will gain all the benefits of the workout and possibly increase your mobility.
2. Workout safely - hydraulic strength training means no weight-lifting injuries
- The Glow circuit uses a special type of strength training called, "hydraulic resistance." The machines give the body all the benefits of a weight-lifting workout, but with no weights.
- Instead of weights, the body works again a force similar to water - the faster you push or pull, the harder it becomes.
- By eliminating weights from strength training, we take away the usual dangers of weight-bearing exercises that can cause injury, such as lifting too much weight, dropping weights, and many other types of strains and pains.
- We show you how to monitor your heart rate so that you are always working out safely - this also helps to keep you in the best "burn" zone.
3. Strengthen your bones - machines that are safe enough even with Osteoporosis
- Almost 1 in 4 women over 50 have Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become more frail and break more easily.
- Strength and weight bearing exercises can help to build stronger bones, even later in life. But the danger is that if bones are already frail, the risk of lifting weights can sometimes create breaks or further damage.
- The solution? The Glow hydraulic strength training circuit builds muscle and bone strength safely. Injuries often happen from lifting too much weight, but at Glow it is impossible to lift more weight than you can handle because on a hydraulic system to increase the resistance, you must move faster, so there is no weight to hold or drop which means no breaks, strains, or injuries.
- The Glow workout also improves balance and coordination, which helps to prevent falls.
4. The Ideal Workout for Women
- The Glow workout was designed just for women, targeting all the major muscle groups in the body that women prefer to tone and strengthen for a lean muscle tone.
- Our circuit machines target all the muscles in your abs and core, works your legs, your glutes, your shoulders, arms, chest, and back. It is a full-body workout in just 30 minutes.
- Multi-task! By using hydraulic machines, you can do more with your workout. You will work twice the muscles in half the time by working in both directions. You will get a cardio workout at the same time as a strength, for a two-for-one workout benefit every single visit.
5. Yoga and Pilates
- The yoga and pilates programs at Glow are open to all of our members, and are open to all abilities - beginners will enjoy the yoga as much as those with more experience
- The floors are heated with radiant heat, which provides extra benefits for muscles and also for relaxation
- Glow coaches and yoga teachers can help you to choose the type of yoga class that would be most beneficial to your needs, our classes range from challenging to extremely relaxing
- Glow yoga and pilates is very personalized, with small classes of a maximum of ten women
- How about a warm lavender towel to finish your yoga class? When you take a yoga class at Glow, expect to start loving yoga on a whole new level.
6. Bonus Reason - You will have so much fun!
- We hold member events and challenges with prizes to encourage you
- As a women's-only environment, you will love your new encouraging community of Glow friends
- We host lots of fun self-development workshops and member events, for 2019 we have lots of plans for you from Tai Chi and Meditation workshops to Book Club to essential oils workshops and more, there is always something going on!
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!
- Glow is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Coaches are on duty for you six days a week - we are ready when you are!
 | What is Holiday Alley?Glow will be taking part in Selkirk's holiday festival of sound, art and light, a free event taking place downtown the first weekend of December. Holiday Alley is Selkirk's kick-off to the holidays, a block-long celebration of local art, music, talent, food, drink and diversity. From pop-up museums, a soup cook-off and whiskey tastings to Selfies with Santa, expect entertainment and fun for all ages. Join us at Glow for Holiday Alley Festive Yoga!hidden |
Photo courtesy of myselkirk.ca
What is Festive Yoga?
Festive Yoga is a 20 minute yoga class infused with holiday scent, sounds and sights. Try Christmas Tree Pose enhanced with real pine essential oils at Glow with friends and family during Holiday Alley.
Festive Yoga is free and open to all during Holiday Alley. It will take place every 30 minutes during Holiday Alley.
Festive Yoga is free and open to all during Holiday Alley. It will take place every 30 minutes during Holiday Alley.
- Friday November 30 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Saturday, December 1 from 1 - 10 p.m.
Expect heated floors, holiday lights and music, and fun poses like, "praying angel" in this playful short yoga class, open to all.
Why Glow?
The Glow workout gives you a full strength workout, just like lifting weights, but without the weight. Glow's machines use a hydraulic resistance system that responds differently to each person who uses it. This makes it a safe workout for women of all ages and fitness levels.
The circuit works the whole body in thirty minutes - like having a personal trainer rolled right into your gym!
We also have classes in yoga at all levels, pilates, barre, and meditation.
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