Explore the Meaning of Life While you Get Fit!

I'm so happy to announce that we're opening up registration for our third Fitness Alpha session in Edmonton this January. When I heard of the idea last year from my new found friend, Clarenda, in New Brunswick I got so excited. It combines my greatest passions...helping women get healthy and fit both inside and out. Due to the positive response we've had, we're moving the class to Beulah Alliance Church where we have a much larger space and can open up the program to even more women. Click here for more information about the Alpha Course. Below are all the details. Please help me get the word out! I'm so excited about what 2012 will bring.

Merry Christmas!

xoxo Carrie

“WHO, WHY,
WHAT,
HOW?!”

Fitness Alpha
Explore the Meaning of Life while you get Fit!

What is Fitness Alpha?
Fitness Alpha combines fitness with an exploration of Life’s Biggest Questions. What is the point of life? Why do people suffer? What happens when we die? Is forgiveness possible? Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith. It’s relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun.

We will start the morning with a 30 to 45-minute high-energy fitness class (ZUMBA Fitness with some cross-training thrown in for fun :) ) followed by a 30-minute DVD talk. ZUMBA Fitness is A latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class. A great way to dance yourself into shape. The steps are easy and it’s all about having fun!!! The video will cover topics such as “Who is Jesus?” and “Why and how do I pray?” After each talk, we’ll share a healthy post-recovery snack and then divide into small groups for a time of discussion.

Who is Fitness Alpha for?
Fitness Alpha (with ZUMBA Fitness) is for women who want to investigate Christianity and get in shape at the same time.

What Does it Cost?
There is no charge, although you are welcome to make a donation towards food if you so choose.

What do I Need to Bring?
All you need is indoor shoes & a water bottle

Where & When?
January 14th is a Taste of Fitness Alpha - where you can come check it out and decide if you want to join. The program will run Saturdays for 8-weeks from January 21 - March 10 (9AM-11AM) at Beulah Alliance Church (17504-98A Avenue)

How do I Register?
Contact:Stacy Alexander @ 780.486.4010 ext. 337 salexander@beulah.ca
OR Carrie Pohl @ 780.984.7645 or carrie@rocksolidfitness.ca

Mixing it up with Bender Balls!!!

We introduced Bender Balls at boot camp this week for the first time. These 9-inch inflatable rubber exercise balls are known as an excellent tool for toning and sculpting your core muscles. Studies are showing that placing these little balls behind your lower back when performing a crunch is at least 4x more effective than a regular crunch. This is mainly because you are able to increase the degree of flexion and extension while you crunch, allowing you to target your abs more efficiently and from all angles. These balls also put you in a good, neutral position helping you guard against potential back problems.

We also challenged ourselves by including these balls in our wall sits (activating our inner thighs by squeezing the ball between our legs), with our bridges (our hamstrings were screaming when we placed the ball under both feet) and with our donkey kicks (squeezing the ball between our knees while we kicked up). These little balls are a great way to mix things up and keep your body guessing! I'm excited to introduce more exercises using them in the New Year!

These balls are available at most fitness stores for about $16 each. Perhaps a good stocking stuffer???