class and clinic highlights
2013 running clinic schedule available now
Check it out now by clicking here.
Here are some highlights:
Begin to Run Clinic starts June 5th, 2013
5 K / 10 K Clinic - starts July 27th, 2013
Half & Full Marathon Clinic - starts July 6th, 2013
Book your spot now - only $75 per clinic!
NEW - BOOK ONLINE HERE! - click on the "RUNNING CLINIC" tab
Yin Yoga Series - 4 week series - Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, starts Sept 8th
A slower, deep stretch practice targeting the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis & lower spine. Yin postures are held longer allowing you to explore new depths of postures & deeper ranges of motion. Suitable for all abilities, the next 4 week series starts on September 8th, Sundays 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. No experience needed. $65 - advanced sign-up is required.
Pre-natal Yoga - 6 week series - Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 pm, starts June 26th
This special series is made up of safe, gentle stretches appropriate for pregnancy. Practicing yoga during this special time will help to bring calmness through breath and awareness as well as keep the body strong and supple. Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 pm space is limited so sign-up to reserve a spot. Cost is $75 + HST.
PeeWee Yoga/Pilates (mom & baby) - Wednesdays 2:00 to 3:00 pm, starts June 5th
Get your body back faster with yogalates! This 4 week series will target your core muscles as well as stretch out tight muscles using pilates circles, thera-bands, blocks & bolsters. We will incorporate baby as well! Cost is $55 + HST - advanced sign-up required.
Kettlebell sport training programs and 1 on 1 mini training sessions
KETTLEBELL SPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS: Do you want to train for a kettlebell sport competition but don't know where to start? We are now offering a programming service where we will design a complete training program that is customized to your specific goals and schedule. You will receive a complete written training schedule to follow.
REGULAR PRICE: $95
MEMBERS AND MONTHLY PASS HOLDERS: $65
1 on 1 MINI TRAINING SESSIONS: These 20 minute sessions are available to assist you in your kettlebell sport training. We will analyze your movement and you will receive specific tips and corrections to help you improve technique.
One Session: $25
Pack of 3 Sessions: $70
Pack of 5 Sessions: $100
Kettlebell Mornings - 3 classes Saturday mornings: Weekends were made for kettlebells! Every Saturday morning we offer a choice of kettlebel class start times, one of which will be sure to fit your schedule. you can start lifting at 8:00 am, 9:00 am or 10:00 am
kettlebell korner
Canadian KB sport championships results
Team Energia competed in the Agatsu Canadian National Kettlebell Sport Championships - and again came home with a bunch of medals and smiles!
The Team for this event included (left to right) Sophie Cohen, Dayna Fradette, Lea Amaral, Laura Broger, Mark Mignanelli and Julia Rogers - congratulations competitors! In addition to snatching the heck out of the yellow Kettlebell Mark M. also did a great job as videographer - thanks Mark! Videos of the competition sets can be found on his channel here.
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intro special - $20 unlimited spinning, yoga and kettlebell for 1 week!
This offer is for those who are new to Energia - Sign up for one week of unlimited spinning, yoga and kettlebell! Call 416.406.6664 for details.
High intensity outdoor bootcamps june 4th
Our next outdoor bootcamp series with Chrissy starts on Tuesday June 4th. 
These high intensity sessions in Riverdale Park are a combination of bodyweight and plyometric exercises, running, skipping, hill work and more! It's challenging and fun, and the consistency of two times per week will really fire up your metabolism leading to strength building and weight loss. This is a 4 week series with two sessions per week happening Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can sign up for the early morning series which happens at 6:30 am, or the evening sessions at 6:30 pm. Come out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather and get a great workout! Advanced sign-up is necessary -$120 for all 8 sessions & only $60 for members & monthly pass-holders!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! - Click here then click on the "SERIES CLASSES" tab
The Peer Project's best dinner ever
We are inviting and encouraging EVERYONE to 
attend The Best Dinner Ever by The Peer Project. This great event is happening on June 20th, and not only are you assured of a great time, you will also be making a contribution to a very worthy cause that is making a big difference right here in our community. Please come out and support it!
Building the Best with The Peer Project Help us Build the Best Kids Join us at The Chefs' House - George Brown College, on June 20th, 2013 to celebrate the best flavours of summer built by the star chefs of tomorrow. This intimate evening will be a gastronomic night to remember with over 60 guests enjoying a 3-course dinner prepared with imagination, flair, and an artisan's respect for the craft of cooking.
Limited tickets for the event are $100 with proceeds going to support The Peer Project's proven peer mentoring programs for at-risk youth in the GTA.
GREAT FOOD, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, GREAT COMMUNITY, GREAT CITY, GREAT CAUSE.
To purchase tickets, click here.
nutritionist corner
with Dayna Fradette
Spring Super Foods for Your Liver
Spring is a perfect time to flush toxins from your liver and cleanse your body in general. Over time and with poor food choices we over-work our cleansing organs, such as our liver. Eventually so much waste builds up that it can't do its job. This toxicity can cause chronic conditions to develop and is one of the ways our body deteriorates. This is where a healthy elimination system comes in handy. As the seasons change, you may find that you are already naturally craving lighter, leafier foods, so go with that feeling. Consume less greasy, heavy, or starchy foods like animal products, dairy, bread and sugar, and choose instead foods that cleanse the entire body and heal the liver at the same time. So, here are a few interesting spring cleansing foods for your liver:
Five Spring Foods for Your Liver:
1. Asparagus have anticancer, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Asparagus have high levels of folate, potassium, and extremely high levels of Vitamin C – all of which assist the liver. They also contain glutathione, which cleanses the liver and protects against free radicals.
2. Cucumbers are made mostly of water and they contain no natural fat. Staying well hydrated is important to supporting your liver, because water helps carry toxins out of the body.
3. Radishes can help regulate the production of bilirubin and bile. They can also release enzymes that keep the liver clean of infection and prevent ulcers of the liver.
4. Kale and all bitter greens detoxify, rejuvenate and cool an overworked liver. Also try lettuce, watercress, alfalfa and collard greens.
5. Turmeric boosts the natural production of bile and improves overall function of the gallbladder, another body-purifying organ. Turmeric can even help regenerate damaged liver cells.
Tip: Avoid alcohol, eggs, dairy, sugar and all sweeteners, and white flour (or all gluten) while cleansing. These are tricky to digest, cause build-up in the body, and demand the most work from your liver.