Hannah Kovacs‘ career path might have been, as she puts it, “very non-linear” but eventually it led her back home. The born-and-raised Haligonian, who spent the last number of years living in Toronto, fell for fitness after dabbling in a few other worlds—earning a Masters in policy, working for a tech start-up and exploring the […]
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The Pilates Barre is now open
P lié into spring at The Pilates Barre (5649 Hennessey Street, the former home of 11 Street Boutique, which moved right next door). The bright and sunshine-filled soft-pink studio just opened on May 1. Owner Erika Ferguson starting taking pilates classes 20 years ago. She says pilates gave her strength in her body and she […]
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R Studios’ core strength
“We want to revolutionize the way you move,” says Connie McInnes, the owner of Rio & Rogue, two fitness studios in the north end that offer a wide variety of classes—from yoga and pilates at Rio to kickboxing and kettlebell at Rogue. In March, McInnes will open the doors to her third studio, Rebel, at […]
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New year, same you
January, arguably more than any month of the year, is when we are the most focused on ourselves. This can be a great thing: What are our goals? What are the changes we want to see in the coming year? How can we do better? It’s pretty much “me” month, which makes this well-being guide […]
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Moksha Yoga is working on its fitness
It’s been 10 years since Moksha Yoga Halifax (1512 Dresden Row) opened its doors to yogis and yogi-wannabes alike, and owner Joanna Thurlow is giving gifts rather than receiving them. September ushers in some changes to the studio, bringing its students more diversity when it comes to the classes they’re taking. “We’re creating that space […]
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Pain and no gain: HRM looks to write-off nearly $300,000 in gym fees
Changing banks was easier than cancelling a Sackville Sports Stadium gym membership, and that could end up costing HRM over a quarter of a million dollars. A report headed to Wednesday’s Audit and Finance committee is asking city council to write-off slightly over $295,000 in outstanding accounts from the Lower Sackville fitness centre. The lost […]
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Six ways to LOL and get swole
Aquacize Centennial Pool, 1970 Gottingen Street Fitness, in a pool. It’s a funny enough concept on its own. It’s also a head-to-toe workout, accessible to any level of athleticism. Centennial has a whole bunch of options for class times (find the full schedule on its website) but the editor’s pick? Experience a Saturday evening session […]
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Cyclone Group Fitness spins to Barrington
“This is the second chapter, and it’s so exciting,” says Elana Liberman of her Cyclone Group Fitness’ brand-new location at 200-1717 Barrington Street. “I look at Barrington Street as growing up. I look at Cyclone that way too, it’s kind of grown up. We now know what the community wants and needs and we’re trying […]
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Up and at ’em
5:30am Lane swim, Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive If you’re still rubbing the sleep from your eyes, a dip into this chlorine bath should help wake you up. Swim lengths of Clayton Park’s amazing competition-sized pool in the wee hours (5:30-9:45am), Monday through Friday. 6am Bootcamp, Evolve Fitness, 5540 Cunard Street Nothing like […]
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Not all gyms
When January rolls around and the sugar cookies you were popping like vitamins over the holiday break begin to weigh on you, your first instinct might be to join a gym, because owning a membership is almost as good as going. But not all gyms are created equal, so don’t waste your time at a […]
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This amazingly cheap gym is one of the city’s best-kept secrets
[Image-1] Downstairs in the Northwood community care center, and smack in the middle of Halifax’s north end, weights are clanking, fans are blowing and music is bumping. It’s damn good vibes for a Thursday morning scene at the gym. But this isn’t just any gym. According to Natasha Handspiker, manager at the ReBoom Northwood initiative, […]
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Project Fit shapes up
Jack Hanratty, Mike Hamson and Paul Hamson know all about teamwork. The trio behind downtown Halifax’s newest source for group fitness, Project Fit (1456 Breton Street, just off Spring Garden Road) met on the rugby field—Hanratty had moved to Halifax from Ireland to coach, and the Hamsons (they’re brothers) were two of his players. After […]