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Preventing low back pain from yard work
In Motion Health Wellness Fitness shares practical tips to prevent low back pain from spring yard work, emphasizing a 5 to 10 minute warm up, hip and leg driven lifting technique, and asking for help with heavy or awkward items. These steps and a pacing mindset help you get the yard ready without trading a weekend of chores for weeks of back pain.
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The Foundations Workshop
Join Crystal and Ashley on Wednesday, April 22 at The Raven Heart for The Foundations Workshop, a beginner friendly yoga session focused on poses, transitions, modifications, and prop use. Register on the MINDBODY app to secure a spot in this supportive class designed to build confidence in your practice.
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Light up the Night - CK Edition race
Noelle's Gift to Children brings back Light up the Night CK Edition at Mud Creek Trail on Friday, April 24, 2026 with a 1km Kids Run at 7:30 PM, a chip timed 5km Run at 7:45 PM, and a 5km Walk at 7:50 PM. The night is community focused, family friendly, and seeking volunteers, including high school students who need community involvement hours.
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Deep Rest & Regulation: Yoga for Emotional Balance
Deep Rest & Regulation is a 14 week mind body yoga program from Wander Within Yoga & Wellness focused on nervous system regulation, stress relief, and burnout recovery. The next session begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with afternoon and evening options, and full details are available at www.wanderwithin.ca.
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Pre-run warm-up and post-run cool-down routine
Lifemark physiotherapists recommend a concise pre run warm up and post run cool down routine to improve efficiency and lower injury risk. The plan features dynamic activations such as leg swings and walking lunges before running, and standing hamstring, calf, and figure four stretches after running.
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Workout Sessions — Spring 2026
Queer and Questioning Sarnia and Rise Movement Co. are offering four evening workout sessions at Rise Movement Co. Studio today, May 1, May 8, and May 22, each running 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM and priced at $10 plus tax. Sessions include Arms and Abs, two Polefit classes, and Bums and Tums; buy tickets online or email qnqsarnia@gmail.com for more information.
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Fitness and Pole Classes with Rise Movement Co
Queer and Questioning Sarnia is hosting evening fitness and pole classes with Rise Movement Co on today, May 1, May 8, and May 22, each session running 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Classes are $10 plus tax per session and you can register for individual dates using the listed ticket link, so you can try a single class or attend multiple sessions.
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Pool reopening — Aquafit resumed
Today the YMCA House by the Side of the Road announced that the pool is back open and Aquafit classes have resumed, with Paul L highlighted in the post. Members should check with the YMCA for class times, booking rules, and any membership or pool guidelines.
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Pop-Up Aquafit Class
YMCA House by the Side of the Road is offering a Pop-Up Aquafit Class on Saturday, April 18 at 10:45 AM as a bonus session after two canceled Aquafit classes. Expect a fun, energizing water based workout that focuses on movement and stretching for members and local exercisers.
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Pool closure and Aquafit class update
The YMCA House by the Side of the Road says the lap pool will remain closed while water clarity improves, but the leisure pool is open today from 6:00 AM to 8:45 PM. Aquafit classes are cancelled for today, with a make up session scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM.
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Vancouver Sun Run 2026
The Vancouver Sun Run 2026 is an iconic 10K taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Vancouver. Lifemark is sponsoring the race and will host a Post Race Party booth offering recovery support and a chance to win a free massage therapy session or a massage gun. Visit the official site at https://www.vancouversunrun.com/ for full details.
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Bring A Friend Week
Rush Fitness Studio is hosting Bring A Friend Week from April 19 to April 25, 2026, for instructed classes only. It is a one week chance to bring a workout buddy and try instructor led sessions together, check the studio for class times and any registration or fees.
