When is Release Week?

Release week will be running at all GoodLife clubs Canada-wide starting April 16^th and running until April 20^th.  The exciting news this time round is that GoodLife’s 33^rd Anniversary Party is right in the middle of release week.� On Wednesday April 18^th, GoodLife will be celebrating their 33^rd Anniversary and the clubs will be holding a party to celebrate.  In the mix of the celebrations are New Release classes.  At each designated New Release class, there will be a team of instructors who motivate and inspire you through the class, creating an amazing experience.  During Release Week, GoodLife is also hosting Friends and Family week.  From April 15th – 21st, non-members can work out for free.  The perfect opportunity to try Group EXercise.

What happens during Release Week?

Release week is a sneak peak of what to expect for the next 2 to 4 weeks at every class at every GoodLife club Canada-wide.  That is right; all instructors will teach the same release for a minimum of 2 weeks and maximum of 4 weeks.  This provides a perfect opportunity for new or existing members who have never experienced Group EXercise before as they will have the opportunity to get used to the program of choice week after week, knowing that every time they set foot into a studio it will be the same music and choreography.

Bring your friends!

The release classes schedules are posted at the clubs with member signup sheets, so be certain to review the schedules and sign up to your preferred release class.  Why not bring that family member or friend who has been asking you, “what is it that you love so much about Group Exercise at GoodLife?”, this is the perfect opportunity to bring them along with you for a free class, let them experience firsthand what makes you come week after week to your favourite class.

So you are thinking, what to do to keep the family active? The common tobogganing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and skating are a guaranteed fun day out. Trying something different this year may be what you need to encourage outdoor family fun. How about a scavenger hunt in your backyard or the local park for a change? One of my all time favourites, a snow fort, either built with snow balls or shoveled and packed snow. A walk at the local hiking trail, the winter birds would enjoy if you brought some bird seed with you to scatter around and bring your camera just in case. How about a game of tag?  Gather the neighbourhood children and have a big game of tag, it is more of a challenge running through the snow but you also have more places to hide. Another creative artistic idea, put food colouring and water in a spray bottle and paint the snow a rainbow of colours. Tis the season for Maple Syrup, visit your local Maple Syrup farm, take in how they collect and prepare maple syrup and then treat yourself to a pancake breakfast or lunch.

The key to success of keeping the family active outside in the winter is to be involved as a family.  The children love nothing more than seeing their parents get involved and enjoying the winter as much as they do as children. I guarantee you will all feel rejuvienated by the fresh crisp air. To top the daily activity off, come in for a warm cup of hot chocolate and a healthy snack and reminisce about your day.

Starting out as a member with GoodLife 10 years ago and absolutely enjoying the experience of Group Exercise at GoodLife, I knew I had found my passion, fitness and GoodLife. Becoming FIS certified with canfitpro in 2006 and then BODYSTEP certified, I have since enjoyed being a Fitness Instructor teaching, motivating and inspiring members in BODYSTEP, CXWORX, Newbody and Flexi-Bar. In the Spring of 2011, I was given the privilege to become a Group EXercise Manager with GoodLife for the Ottawa area. This allows a perfect balance of sharing the passion of fitness and group exercise with members and fitness instructors.