| Step 1 Fitness Assessment |
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Your first step towards achieving your fitness goal!
Your personal goals, current fitness and capabilities are unique.
Knowing where you stand before you begin a fitness program is one of the keys to success. |
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| A Fitness Assessment will help you to: |
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• Determine your initial fitness level.
• Establish reasonable fitness goals.
• Stay educated and motivated.
• Chart your progress. |
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With a Fitness Assessment you can start with an exercise program that is tailored to your needs!
The Fitness Assessment requires two appointments: |
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Appointment #1:
With a certified staff member, you will discuss your exercise and health history as well as individual goals. Next you will complete
a Fitness Assessment including the following areas:
• Aerobic capacity
• Flexibility
• Body Composition
• Muscular Strength and endurance |
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Appointment #2:
You will review your results along with a full explanation of your personal exercise program. Certified staff will guide you through your workout with full instruction for each exercise.
Book your appointment today! |
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| Step 2 Personal Training |
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| People choose a personal trainer for many reasons. Whether you’re looking for more direction, information or just plain results, Fitness Connection can help! For personalized programs, sport specific training, or someone to guide you through a rehabilitative process, we are here to support you with experienced, educated and motivated staff. |
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| Allow us to introduce our trainers! |
| Penny McGuire: |
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| Penny has been working in the health and fitness industry for over 13 years now, having taught several types of classes including seniors fitness, kick boxing, step aerobics to yoga and meditation. Penny has continually developed and added to her knowledge and experience by seeing something her clientele needs to better their life, then going out and seeking that knowledge so she can then pass it on to them. Penny has worked one on one with many clients, specializing in women's health and has also worked long term with people suffering from MS, Fibromyialgia, arthritis and chronic pain. She loves feeling good and is eager to help anyone else who wants to feel their best! |
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| Penny believes that anyone and everyone can take small, steady steps to feel healthier and happier and live the life they truly want. Her clients and class participants are living proof! |
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| For more information or to book an appointment, talk to Penny or stop by the front desk. |
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Doug Pickard:
Certifications
• BCRPA Certified Weight Trainer
• BCRPA Certified Aerobics Instructor
• BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer
• Bachelor of Arts Degree (English/Psychology) |
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Doug has a passion for people and fitness.
Along with his accreditations Doug brings a wealth of skills and experience to his clients from teaching Aerobics to competing in many triathlons and marathons. He is a founding member of the Orca running group, a committee member of the Qualicum Beach Triathlon and has facilitated many successful running clinics. |
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Having spent 10 years in the retail industry, Doug is also capable of providing direction with the purchase of athletic footwear and clothing. His philosophy is that everyone at any age or level of conditioning can benefit from fitness. Doug has worked with many athletes and welcomes the opportunity to work with new clients. Activities must be fun and functional to one's lifestyle.
“Don’t just make Fitness part of your life, make it part of your lifestyle”. |
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| For more information or to book an appointment, talk to Doug or stop by the front desk. |
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| Step 3 Weight Management System |
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Welcome to the Step 3 Weight management system. After researching several options on the market today Fitness Connection has developed a nutritional plan of our own. We have selected several points that we feel are strong and have combined them with eighteen years of experience in the fitness industry to bring you an effective, healthy approach to weight management. Our philosophy surrounding nutritional guidance is a simple one. The system must be effective, realistic, and most of all, healthy for our clients.
You will get results from our system! But we want you to know that it’s not a quick fix system.
It’s about building healthy lifestyles.
Book a consultation today, we’ll show you how simple it can be! |
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| Body Composition Testing |
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| What gets measured gets managed! |
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What is a Body Composition Assessment?
It’s a method used to calculate your body fat percentage. |
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How is the test performed?
We take several measurements from your body. All measurements are taken above your clothing and the test is performed in our assessment room to ensure total privacy. From there all the data is entered into our computer for a final computation. Quick, simple, effective. All information is kept confidential. |
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What will it give me?
It will let you know the effectiveness of your current exercise program.
It will educate you on the health importance, of knowing your composition.
It will teach the difference between being overweight and over-fat.
It will motivate! |
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How do I book an appointment?
Just see the front desk or talk to any of the trainers! |
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| A Body Composition assessment will motivate, educate and provide you with data that’s sure to keep you on the right track! |
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| Foot Assessment |
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Having problems with your feet? Purchasing new shoes? A proper Foot Assessment can help!
Choosing proper footwear can have a huge effect on how your feet and lower limbs handle years of impact. Fitness Connection has experienced staff ready to assess your feet and prescribe proper footwear. Purchasing the right footwear can save you time, money and discomfort. |
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Make the Right Choice
A Foot Assessment will help you to
• Identify your particular arch type
• Identify any potential problems
• Make informed purchases with footwear
• Identify the differences between shoe types
• Answer any questions you may have
• Understand the importance of proper lower body alignment
• Save you time, money and discomfort
• Receive a shoe prescription to take to the store
Book your appointment today! |
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| Sun Tanning |
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Can’t make it to Hawaii this year? Here's the next best thing.
We all look and feel healthier with a bit of colour to our skin. Fitness Connection has a tanning bed available that is very effective in producing the results you want, along with a line of tanning creams that’s sure to keep your skin in great condition. Call 248-3144 and reserve a session today. |
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| Dumbar Drink Counter |
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Whether you need a nutritious thirst quenching drink after a workout or you have no time for lunch we can fix you up!
Named affectionately by our members, our drink counter offers up a complete line of nutritional drinks and shakes. Stop by the counter and we’ll fix you up. The Grasshopper is my favourite! |
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| Yoga |
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Power Yoga develops strength, flexibility, balance, focus, concentration and a sense of peace and contentment within oneself. It is an active form of Yoga with each class beginning with seated breathing and meditation and finishing with a 10 minute guided deep relaxation. It is for people of all ages and fitness levels. In every class there are beginners to more advanced as Penny show's modifications to make it fun for everyone. It is great cross training for any sport/activity or simply to bring more balance into your body and mind.
Drop ins welcome. Contact front desk for class schedule. |
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| Tae Kwon Do with Shinichi Matsumoto |
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Shinichi Matsumoto began his martial arts training at the age of 10 in Japan. He trained in old traditional style Tae kwon do for more than 18 years. He perused Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido, becoming an instructor. His mission is to share self-defense techniques that are practical while enjoying the healthy, physical benefits of martial arts. Through our lessons, we hope you will master traditional Tae Kwon Do, which is practical yet combines its art form with a rich history and tradition in order to strengthen your body and mind.
Master Matsumoto holds Dan Certification from the the Chang Han Taekwondo Association, and the WIF. He is an affiliate member of the International Tae Kwon Do Federation. He also holds 5th Dan ranks in Hapkido and weapons registered with Grandmaster Pan Gong, Song in Shihung City, Kyung Gi Do Province South Korea.
He is the Head Instructor at Fitness Connection's Taekwondo program in Parksville and has a branch school in Osaka City, Japan and another affiliate school in B.C .
Qualifications:
International Master instructor license holder USA/JAPAN
Dan rank registered in Japan/South Korea/USA
JOC Certified Instructor of San Shou.
Hall of Fame Award : Apprentice Master of The Year by USMAA |
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| Events Room For Rent |
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As well as using this 1000 square foot room for organized exercise activities and classes, we also make it available to private groups looking for a meeting room or space for specific activities. Call 248-3144 for prices and information. |
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| Accessories |
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| We stock several lifting accessories such as belts, straps, wrist wraps and Swiss balls. Looking for specific exercise equipment? We would be glad to source it out and give you a price. |
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