HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPERTS
▲ (L-R) Stephanie Noonan, Stephanie Knickle and Karina Boswell
IMOTION FITNESS - MIND BODY CORE
imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE owner Stephanie Knickle started offering two Pilates classes in the fall of 2005. Eighteen years later imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE now offers over 22 classes a week, both in-studio and online. Their new 1,900 square- foot studio is in the lower level of the BDC Place Building at 119 Kent Street and attached to the Queen Street Parkade. “Our primary fitness classes are in Pilates Mat and Reformer. Pilates is truly what has changed my own body and abilities. At 55-years-of-age, I’m in better shape now—and way more flexible—than when I was playing basketball at age 21.” Knickle says, “I still also teach variations of Total Body Fitness, including Cardio, HIIT, Strength training, Functional Fitness and Group TRX.” In-studio classes are available in the mornings, lunch, and evenings Monday to Saturday. imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE offers an online monthly membership consisting of six new Pilates mat, barre, and Total Body Fitness classes per week. “You can even try it out free for seven days and cancel at any time.” Knickle says, “Visit www. imotionfitness.ca. Participants can
choose to join us live via our private Facebook group or just go directly to the website workout library and choose a class.” The library consists of over 200 “workout chapters,” including 10-minute target training, Fitness Beginner Basics, as well as a full Introduction to Pilates Program. Clients can do them whenever it suits their schedule. imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE offers various levels of intensity and challenge in all classes, which are suitable for all ages and abilities. One of the key components of Pilates is the ability to honour individual physical restrictions or injuries and modify exercises for clients if they have any issues or injuries. Pilates is definitely something you can do for life. “There is overwhelming research on the effects that physical activity and movement have on one’s mental and emotional health. Life is full of ups and downs and one way we can take responsibility for our total health is by finding enjoyable ways to move our bodies...I’m both a product of and a conduit for how people can genuinely improve and manage their mental health through regular physical exercise!” Knickle says.
▲ Stephanie Knickle
imotion fitness MIND BODY CORE 119 Kent Street Charlottetown (Lower Level BDC Building) 902-314-3488 fitness@eastlink.ca imotionfitness.ca
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