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Training guidance: stop short of failure
Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre recommends stopping just short of failure and focusing on quality repetitions to build strength and train more consistently. The advice stresses protecting long term joint health and performance rather than pursuing training to absolute exhaustion.
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Deep Rest & Regulation
Wander Within Yoga & Wellness reports that participants in their Deep Rest & Regulation program saw measurable improvements after five weeks, with an average perceived stress reduction of 23 percent and individual changes from 10 percent to 32.5 percent. The program uses the Perceived Stress Scale to track progress and emphasizes restoring the body's ability to regulate and reconnect.
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Holiday Schedule Classes
The Raven Heart released a holiday schedule running from May 14 to May 18 with Energetic Flow tonight at 6 PM, Mindful Flow Friday morning, weekend Yoga Flow, a Sunday Candlelit Restore Karma Class, and Monday offerings including Somatic Yoga and Deep Rest Restore with Ashley covering for Jackie. Note that tonight's Floating Meditation is full and the usual Monday 6 PM class will not run.
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MURPH 2026
Phoenix Fitness & Performance is hosting MURPH 2026, the 4th Annual Murph Workout, on Holiday Monday, May 18 with heat times at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. The event is open to everyone, supports the Sarnia Humane Society, and offers partner, scaled, and bike or row substitution options; reserve your spot through Push Press or by messaging the gym.
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Holiday weekend hours & class cancellations
Ironworks Health and Wellness Centre will close its office early at 4:00 PM on Friday and will be closed on Monday, 2026-05-18, with all fitness and yoga classes cancelled that day. Members still have 24/7 gym access and regular hours and classes resume on Tuesday, 2026-05-19.
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Yoga For The Little Ones & Their Grown Ups
Yoga For The Little Ones & Their Grown Ups is a four week family yoga series at The Raven Heart running May 23 to June 13, meeting 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for children ages 4 to 9 and their caregivers. The program focuses on connection, emotional regulation, and playful partner poses; register via the MINDBODY app with an investment of $80+hst per child or $20+hst for drop in sessions.
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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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Summer Shamble Showdown
Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf is hosting the Summer Shamble Showdown, a 12 week shamble league starting the first week of June with four person teams playing out of Sarnia or Corunna. Entry is $200 per team with 100 percent of fees returned as prizes; registration opens Monday, April 27.
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3-month unlimited classes promo
Phoenix Fitness & Performance is offering a three month unlimited classes promo for $319.99, available with classes seven days a week and a free first class. The offer is open to new and existing members and enrollment is being capped before June 14, 2026, so act soon to reserve a spot.
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Chiropractic care promotion by Massage Addict
Massage Addict is promoting chiropractic care as a preventive step to support joint movement and stop small changes from turning into pain. The post encourages you to stay ahead of movement losses and book today with your local Massage Addict clinic.
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Group walk
Rustic Paws is inviting people who are free on Sunday to join a casual group walk, promising friendly company and a pet friendly vibe. Follow Rustic Paws for cancellations or changes and for the latest details on time and meeting place.
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Intermediate Junior Golf Program
Sarnia Golf & Curling Club opens registration for an Intermediate Junior Golf Program starting Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM for ages 9 to 16. Led by Chris Dickson, PGA of Canada member, the program focuses on course management, swing mechanics, and includes a 30 minute individual session; member pricing is $250 and non member pricing is $275. Register via the SGCC junior programs page.
