🍂 SEPTEMBER AT VITALITY

A New Season.

A New Space.

More Ways to Move.

As we close out our Summer Session, I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU.

This has been our busiest summer session to date — and not just because we ran more classes than ever before.

We welcomed the largest number of new clients we've ever had over a summer session, while also seeing our greatest retention and consistency among our current members to date.

That means a lot.

We are thankful, grateful and incredibly proud of this community and the commitment you continue to make to yourselves and to your health.

Thank you for showing up, trying new things, cheering one another on and continuing to make Vitality what it is. ❤️

💪 STRONG KIDS & STRONG TEENS

Our Strong Kids and Strong Teens programs have been such a highlight of the summer.

Every session has filled our coaches' cups — watching young people learn how to move, build strength, understand their bodies and begin developing healthy habits that we hope will stay with them for years to come.

One of my favourite moments this summer was finding myself in a yoga class beside one of our Strong Teens.

This teen had worked hard the day before in Strength & Conditioning and was now taking the time to experience the other side of balanced programming- rest, reset, mobility and recovery.

It made me so proud to see that connection happening naturally.

We hope to see many of our Strong Teens continue exploring some of the classes they've enjoyed this summer.

Have a Strong Teen (13+) who might be interested?

Send me an email at michellelaidlaw@vitalityhealthandfitness.org and I would be happy to provide some guidance on which Vitality programs might be a good fit.

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR IN-STUDIO TEAM

As we head into an incredibly full and exciting Fall Session, I also want to recognize the people who help make all of this possible.

Dina Elliott
Alyssa Hyde
CarolAnne DeNeve
Mya Ruthig

Thank you for continually stepping in, stepping up, adjusting, adapting and jumping into all of my wild and wonderful ideas!

You embrace the excitement right alongside me, and you help bring my vision of balanced programming and inclusive onboarding for all movement abilities to life.

I couldn't do this without you. ❤️

🍁 FALL SESSION STARTS SEPTEMBER 14

We will finish our Summer Session on September 12 and kick off our 12-week Fall Training Block on September 14.

And this Fall is bringing A LOT of exciting things to Vitality!

✨ INTRODUCING: THE LOFT AT VITALITY

Opening September 14!

Our newly acquired upstairs Loft Space is opening its doors and creating even more opportunities to support our community.

The Loft will allow us to expand our offerings and create more availability for 1:1 coaching and personalized support, including:

• Personal Training

• Nutrition Coaching

• Healthy Habits Support

• New Client Intakes & Consultations

• Customized Training Support

• More Yoga

And this is just the beginning.

We are going to phase in the different ways this space can support our clients, coaches and community members over the coming months.

Fascial Stretch Therapy is coming!

Starting in October, Alyssa will be offering regular Fascial Stretch Therapy appointments on Wednesdays, allowing her to better serve her growing St. Marys clientele.

More Yoga with Mya

The Loft will also allow us to expand our Yoga offerings and continue building the idea of balanced programming — giving your body what it needs through all the different phases and seasons of life.

And because The Loft is a smaller space, Loft Yoga classes will be semi-private, with only 2–6 participants.

🕟 NEW CLASS TIMES!

You've asked. We're listening.

Starting September 14, we're adding new afternoon class times to the schedule.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Monday / Wednesday / Friday — 4:30 PM

HIIT

Tuesday — 4:15 PM

We've heard your requests for an earlier after-work option for a long time, and we're excited to finally be in a position to make it happen!

As always, demand dictates our schedule. When classes are being booked, we do our best to keep them on the schedule — so if you've been waiting for these times, here they are.

👶 MOM & BABY IS BACK!

We are so excited to welcome our moms and babies back this Fall.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 AM | 45 minutes

Michelle will be coaching Mom & Baby throughout the Fall Session as we move toward Kate Walker's Postpartum Course later in October/November.

Our plan is to run Mom & Baby in parallel with Kate's course, giving postpartum moms different ways to stay connected, moving and supported depending on what works best for them.

And it's about more than movement.

We love creating a warm, social environment where new moms can connect with other moms in the same phase of life.

Your 10-Class Pass can be used for Mom & Baby.

Our $199 10-Class Pass gives you access to:

• Yoga

• Pilates

• Restorative Mobility

• Standing Strong

• HIIT

• Mom & Baby

So you can use your pass entirely for Mom & Baby — or mix in some additional supportive programming when it works for you.

Questions? Reach out. We are always happy to help you find the right fit.

🧘 MORE YOGA WITH MYA

We're excited to continue expanding our Yoga offerings with Mya this Fall.

Morning Yoga

Monday & Friday — 6:00 AM & 7:00 AM

These classes take place in The Loft and are intentionally kept small, with 2–6 participants.

Evening Yoga

Monday / Tuesday / Thursday — 7:00 PM

Saturday Yoga

Select Saturdays — 10:00 AM

Whether you're looking to improve mobility, slow things down, recover from training or simply give yourself some space to breathe — we're excited to have more Yoga options available.

💪 WANT TO TRY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING?

Not sure if Strength & Conditioning is for you?

Come try it before committing to the Fall Session!

Introductory Classes

Tuesday, September 8 — 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 10 — 7:30 PM

$20 Drop-In

This is an opportunity to experience what our Strength & Conditioning program is all about before the 12-week session begins.

If you love it — we'll help you get signed up.

If it doesn't feel like the right fit — no worries!

We'll also be happy to chat with you about our other programs and help you figure out what might work best for you.

👋 COME SEE US!

Still have questions? Want to see the space? Not sure where to start?

Need help setting up your account or figuring out how to book?

Saturday, September 12

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We'll be at the studio for an informal Drop-In & Get Started time.

Come by to:

• See the space

• Meet us

• Ask questions

• Learn about our programs

• Get help setting up your account

• Get set up with booking

• Figure out where to start

We'd love to see you!

🌟 ONE COMMUNITY. MANY WAYS TO MOVE.

The goal has always been more than simply offering fitness classes.

At Vitality, we're working toward creating a place where you can find the right movement, support and community for whatever season of life you're in.

Strength.
Mobility.
Yoga.
Recovery.
Connection.
Education.
Healthy habits.
Confidence.

Training for Life.

And this Fall, we're excited to have more ways than ever to help you do exactly that.

Thank you for being part of the Vitality community.

We can't wait to see you in September! ❤️

— Michelle
Vitality Health & Fitness

Don’t Forget!

Food is Fuel & Recovery.

MacroNutrients are nutrients we NEED in LARGE amounts.

They include

1. Protein- aids in recovery and muscle building, helps to repair and rebuild muscles after training

2. Carbohydrates- primary energy source which helps performance

3. Fats- support hormone health, brain function and nutrient absorption