“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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RIO’s going Rogue
“I’ve just been using the words more, more, more a lot,” says Connie McInnes, owner north end Halifax fitness studio RIO (5781 Charles Street). Today, she announced big growth for the two-and-a-half year old business: In early October it’ll be opening a sister location, Rogue (6331 Lady Hammond Road), meaning the space for its diverse […]
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Remembering Kristin Johnston
This weekend brought the tragic news of the death of yoga instructor and passionate entrepreneur Kristin Johnston. Yesterday, the Halifax Regional Police released that the 32-year-old and former owner of Bikram Yoga and 42° Fitness and Wellness, was the victim of Saturday’s homicide on Oceanview Drive. After a trip to Halifax inspired her to move […]
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RIO grand
RIO | Rock In Opposition Studio (5781 Charles Street), one of north end Halifax’s newest spots, has been welcoming yogis, brogis (yeah, broga is totally a thing here) and anyone interested in moving, stretching and sweating through its doors since December, but it officially celebrates its arrival this Saturday, January 17. From 7pm-10pm enjoy the […]
