Thank You!

Last month Christine’s Fitness and Personal Training hosted our first annual “Push-Ups for Charity” event in support of the Assaulted Women’s Helpline. The event was held at both the Yonge Street and Richmond Street locations. A very big thank you to all members, friends and family who came out to the event and for the generousdonations! Congratulations to our winners!

Grand Prize Winner (912 Yonge): Fran N. 1 year membership

Grand Prize Winner (457 Richmond West): Dianne S. 1 year membership

Honourable Mention Kaija R. Cheese basket*

*The cheese basket overflowing with goodies was kindly donated by The Epicure Shop in Cabbagetown. Located on Parliament Street, this is one of the best cheese shops in Toronto.

If you missed the event and would still like to support the Assaulted Women’s Helpline, you can join their team in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon this October 16^th- run or walk in a 5k, half-marathon or full marathon, registration is free and they are always looking to expand the team! Please click here for more information.

About the Assaulted Women’s Helpline:

For more than 25 years, the Assaulted Women’s Helpline has served as a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line to all women in the province of Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse. They provide crisis counselling, safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Since its inception in 1986, the Helpline has responded to over 728,000 calls in Ontario alone.

Christine!

Pushups for Charity!

Members:

You are invited to our inaugural PUSHUPS FOR CHARITY event. Our goals are to fundraise for the Assaulted Women's Helpline (AWHL) and to increase awareness about women's abuse.

How to get involved?

Join us Tuesday, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. at Christine's Fitness and Personal Training. This event takes place at both Christine's Fitness locations (912 Yonge Street and 457 Richmond Street West). The contest is open to all: members and non-members, ladies and gentlemen. You are welcome to bring your friends and family members.

Contestants will be divided into 4 divisions: Women under 40 (Division A), Men under 40 (Division B), Women over 40 (Division C) and Men over 40 (Division D).

Each division winner will receive a grand prize: One Year Membership at Christine's Fitness and Personal Training valued at $1,400. All participants will receive a prize: Two Weeks Boot Camp Training valued at $149. *All prizes are transferable.

To register simply drop by one of our two locations, either before August 30th or on the event date. There is a $10 registration fee with all proceeds going to Assaulted Women's Helpline.

The Helpline receives over 49,000 calls annually from women who are abused or have experienced abuse. This abuse takes many forms: yelling, abusive language, deliberate deprivation of care, isolation, forced sex, hitting, torture and more. AWHL responds to the needs of victims by providing them with crisis counselling, emotional support and safety planning. They also help by providing referrals to shelters, rape crisis centres, legal services, therapists and support groups. The Helpline provides these services in up to 154 languages to meet the needs of the unique cultural landscape of Toronto.

The Helpline is there so female victims of abuse know that they are not alone and that they are not to blame. It is a woman's human right to live free from abuse. The AWHL depends on your kind help to carry out its mission. Please support us in this great cause.

For more information and links please go to www.wix.com/christinesfitness/pushups

Please help us make this event a success. Join the competition yourself, sign up your friends and family, post our website on your facebook/twitter accounts and spread the good word!

Warmest Wishes,

Christine

Too Much Skin Showing

Hello Everybody!

On Monday I asked one of the members if she had a good weekend. She said "yes but I had too much skin showing,

you know, arms and legs, looking kind of soft and mushy."

So on Monday night I sat up figuring out a program for that, as well as something that would flatten the belly. That's what most people want right now.

After I went through about 6 sheets of paper, I realized we already have the program. The same exercises that I was writing down are in Christine's No BS Group Training.

So if your arms, legs and belly are not quite right, why not try No BS for a week, I think you will find it helps right away.

We only take 10 in each group, so call Linda or I to reserve your spot. 416- 969- 9912.

Best of health,

Christine.

PS: I forgot to mention there is no charge.

Vote for Christine's!

Hello Everybody,

I haven't won anything for a long time, so I need you to vote for me. Winning would be good for Christine's Fitness.

The EVEREST academy has nominated me for outstanding achievement in the category of Adult Fitness.

Awards are presented for Sports, Education, Leadership and Fitness, hence the S.E.L.F.

Awards.

All you have to do is go to www.everestacademies.com

then click on S.EL.F. Gala Awards, that will take you to the page where you vote.

you vote for someone in each category, you will see me under FITNESS - Adult Award

Lets get another plaque we can hang up in the club! Deadline to vote June 20/11 !

Thanks,

Christine

Meet The Newest Member Of Our Health Team!

Christine's Fitness would like to welcome the newest member of our health team! Dr. Melanie Lopes will be covering for Dr. Kelly Snowden while she is on maternity leave. Melanie will be with us from mid-June until the end of December. She is a very talented chiropractor who uses ART and acupuncture. She has been treating our own Dr. Kelly throughout her pregnancy, so we know we're in good hands!

Dr. Lopes will be working Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons and evenings and Saturday mornings. See below to read a little bit more about her.

Dr. Lopes is a doctor of chiropractic who graduated in 2005 from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). She is currently a Sports Chiropractic Resident through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Canada (RCCSSC), and completed her MSc. in Kinesiology at York University in 2008. She also holds a BSc. degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph.

Since 2005, she has been working with the Ontario and National Training Centre soccer teams at the Soccer Centre in Vaughan, and has been the team doctor for the United Soccer League Lady Lynx Soccer Team from 2005-2008.

She completed her first marathon in 2007 and enjoys long distance running. She frequently gives informational talks about injury prevention, stretching protocols, and treatment to runners of all levels.

Dr. Lopes' other passions include salsa dancing, travelling the world, keeping fit at the gym, working part-time at the Air Canada Centre, playing floor hockey, and photography.

Dr. Melanie Lopes, BSc HK, MSc, DC

Chiropractor, ART, Graston & Acupuncture Provider

The Royal Wedding

Hello Everybody,

Well, I didn't get an invite, so here is what I am doing.

I am inviting YOU and all your friends to join me at Christine's Fitness 912 Yonge Street Friday April 29 for continental

breakfast, and to watch the "Event of the Century" on the big screens. You can also workout if you wish, and the friends you bring do not have to be members.

Everyone who attends will have a chance to win some great prizes:

- 3 months free over night locker

- 3 months free hydro massage

- free Shiatsu from the best therapist ever, our Jeanette!

Bonus Prize: Whoever wears the coolest, funkiest wedding hat will be invited to join the No BS Guaranteed Results

Program for one month free.

I'll be there at 4:30 AM, so that those of you who are going to work can come in before.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, so that I know how much breakfast to prepare.

Christine

PS: So get ready, bring you friends, lets have some fun!

Easter Holiday Hours

912 Yonge Street

Good Friday, April 22nd, club opens 9am-2pm, last check in 1pm, no yoga class

Saturday, April 23rd, club opens 9am-2pm, last check in 1pm, no yoga class

Sunday, April 24th, Easter, club opens 9am-2pm, last check in 1pm, no pilates class

Monday, April 25th, club opens 9am-8pm, last check in 7pm, no classes

457 Richmond St. W.

Good Friday, April 22nd, club closed

Saturday, April 23rd, club opens 9am-3pm, last check in 2pm

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday!!

Christine & Staff!!